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Opening at Tomorrow Ocean’s

Monday, December 5, 2022

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What are the efforts of Barcelona to boost the Blue Economy? How can we envision the positioning of the city in the short and long run? During this Opening Session, we will hear about the initiatives and experiences Barcelona has been leading since 2021.

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Sergi Vicente

Sergi Vicente

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Grant Dalton

Grant Dalton

Organizer, Emirates Team New Zealand & 2024 America's Cup

Leslie Ryan

Leslie Ryan

Event Director, 37th America's Cup

Ignasi Armengol

Ignasi Armengol

Managing Director, Fundació Barcelona Capital Nàutica

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