Blue Ambition 26 - Finding Opportunity in the Blue Bioeconomy

19 October 2026 | The Convention Centre Dublin Ireland's flagship blue bioeconomy event returns, this time as a Satellite Event of the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026. Under the theme "Finding Opportunities in the Blue Bioeconomy," Blue Ambition 26 brings together investors, innovators, and ocean champions to uncover high-potential opportunities across the blue bioeconomy. From high-value marine ingredients to technology and ecosystem services, the sector is scaling fast, and Ireland is well placed to lead. Taking place during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU, this is a moment when global attention turns to Dublin and the opportunities in the blue bioeconomy come into sharp focus. If you are looking to find out what exciting areas of the blue bioeconomy are emerging and offering opportunities for global economic development then this is the event for you. Organised by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland's Seafood Development Agency in conjunction with Hatch Blue, Blue Ambition 26 will spotlight the emerging companies reshaping seafood production, ocean monitoring, circular systems, and more. Blue Ambition 26 is supported through funding provided under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). Opening address by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley, T.D.