Smart Cities and Communities

The inaugural Symposium of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership taking place on 13-14 February 2024 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is set to unite visionaries, specialists, and professionals in a significant European gathering aimed at advancing the shift towards a sustainable blue economy. This event will consolidate the goals of projects financed in the initial Joint Transnational Call and outline the priorities for the upcoming second call. Attendees will have the chance to glean wisdom from prominent figures in science, policy, and business through panel discussions, facilitating the acquisition of fresh perspectives and the expansion of professional networks.

The objective is to develop transport infrastructure projects in maritime ports on the Core Network of the TEN-T.

This recently launched platform serves as a centralized information hub for Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3s) throughout the European Union. Users can easily compare the S3 areas of EU regions and Member States, accessing vital contact details and links to the respective strategies in an intuitive manner.

On October 26 2023, Bulgaria hosted in Varna their 2nd National event of the year, "Blue Skills for the Future - Challenges, Career Opportunities and Prospects in the Blue Economy," known as Blue Careers Day.