Seaweed Industry Contribution to the Blue Bioeconomy Forum 2026

Registration: https://www.f6s.com/i3-4-seaweed-forum-2026/about

This forum brings together stakeholders, researchers, and innovators to discuss the role of seaweed in Europe’s blue bioeconomy, covering regional insights, funding opportunities, legal frameworks, and market potential.

This edition puts the spotlight on the seaweed sector in Ireland, featuring multiple panels, round table sessions, and expert speakers.

On-site: places are limited and subject to approved registration.

Online: the livestream will be available on the project website and on YouTube at @I3-4-SEAWEED.

Date

15 October Forum 2026 | 10:30 – 18:30 CEST

16 October Pitching sessions | 9:00 – 11:00 CEST

Agenda

15 October | Day 1

9:00 – 9:30 | Registration

9:30 – 9:50 | Welcome message

9:55 – 10:45 | Speaker (Update will follow)

10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:50 | The Seaweed Sector in Ireland | Moderator: Maeve Edwards

11:55 – 12:45 | Industry Perspectives on European & Global Seaweeds: Experiences Across the Value Chain | Moderator: Lorraine Gallagher

12:50 – 13:30 | Round table session | Moderator: Oriane Georges

13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch Break

15:00 – 15:50 | Workshop: Telling Your Seaweed Story (no streaming) | Moderator: Martins Lastovskis

15:55 – 16:45 | Workshop: Unlocking the Potential of Seaweed |

16:50 – 17:25 | Speaker |

17:25 – 17:30 | Closing session

18:00 – 20:00 | Networking (no streaming)

16 October | Day 2

9:00 – 11:00 | SMEs pitching session (no streaming)