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The first panel of industrials at the EU Industry Days 2025, led by Europêche, placed a strong emphasis on the intersection of fisheries and advanced technology-specifically, the role of Blue Tech in shaping the future of ocean industries and supporting the EU’s broader sustainability and competitiveness goals.
Key Themes and Focus
Blue Tech as a Driver of Change: The session showcased how Blue Tech-innovative technologies applied to the marine and fisheries sectors-is transforming the industry. Real-world examples were presented by industry experts, illustrating how digitalization, automation, and data-driven solutions are making fisheries more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.
Alignment with EU Priorities: The panel’s focus on Blue Tech directly connects to the EU Industry Days’ overarching themes: competitiveness, decarbonisation, and innovation. By highlighting Blue Tech, Europêche demonstrated how the fisheries sector can contribute to cleaner technologies, reduced emissions, and improved resource management, aligning with the EU’s Green Deal and industrial strategy.
Industry Leadership and Collaboration: The panel brought together leading voices from the fisheries sector and technology providers. Discussions centered on practical solutions for challenges such as overfishing, bycatch reduction, traceability, and the integration of renewable energy in maritime operations. We were very happy to be part of it.
Context within the EU Industry Days
The EU Industry Days 2025, held in Rzeszów, Poland, is the European Union’s flagship event for industrial policy, gathering policymakers, industry leaders, SMEs, and innovators to discuss the future of European industry.
This year’s edition is particularly focused on accelerating decarbonisation, fostering innovation, and strengthening the resilience of European value chains-areas where Blue Tech in fisheries can have a significant impact.
The event serves as a platform for sharing best practices, exploring funding opportunities, and building partnerships across sectors.
The first panel of industrials led by Europêche at the EU Industry Days 2025 spotlighted the transformative potential of Blue Tech for the fisheries sector. By aligning technological innovation with EU policy priorities, the panel illustrated a pathway for the industry to contribute to a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient European economy.
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