Niterói to host third Tomorrow. Blue Economy summit in 2026

The third edition of the Tomorrow. Blue Economy Niterói event is scheduled to take place on November 25 and 26, 2026, at Arena Niterói in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Organized by iCities with international endorsement from Fira Barcelona, the summit aims to bring together specialists, researchers, investors, startups, and public officials to discuss ocean-related economic development and sustainability.

The event covers a wide range of sectors, including the naval industry, fishing, ports, offshore markets, robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, biotechnology, and climate adaptation. Previous editions of the summit attracted approximately 7,000 participants, 250 speakers, and over 1,200 industry executives.

Confirmed speakers include Cynthia Barzuna, Deputy Director of the Ocean Program at the World Resources Institute, and Raffaele Mancini, Director of the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Ocean Economy. The program will also feature activities at local universities and public actions at Icaraí Beach.