WIN-BIG Atlantic Event
Empowering Women in the Atlantic Blue Economy: Innovation, Skills and Connections
25-26 March 2026 | Málaga, Spain
If you can't attend the event in person, you can follow the conference (25th March, 9:45–13:35) via live streaming (details coming soon).
Discover how female leadership is shaping the future of Europe’s Blue Economy. Join
us for two inspiring days at La Térmica featuring conferences, panels, exhibitions, hands-on Learning Labs, networking,
cultural experiences, and the premiere of the documentary Women From the Sea – WIN-BIG Episode. Don’t miss this
unique opportunity to connect, learn, and drive innovation across marine energy, aquaculture, blue biotechnology,
coastal tourism, and blue sports.
Following the Mediterranean and Baltic events, the WIN-BIG Atlantic event will celebrate women’s contributions to
ocean sectors, highlight inspiring stories, and offer practical tools to support blue careers. Researchers,
entrepreneurs, professionals, students, policymakers, and organisations working in marine and maritime fields are warmly
invited.
Programme Overview
Day 1 - Conference Day - 25 March 2026, 9:45 – 17:15 (CET)
Venue: La Térmica, Málaga
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Registration |
| 9:45 - 10:15 |
Welcome and Opening National, EU, regional (Med-Atlantic-Baltic), and local governance representatives |
| 10:15 - 10:35 |
Keynote speech Hear a top female leader in the blue economy share her inspiring story |
| 10:35 - 11:25 |
Panel 1: WIN - BIG Explore the results of the Win Big Survey and the current state of gender equality in the blue economy. |
| 11:25 - 11:55 |
Coffee Break & WIN-BIG WOMEN OCEAN CHAMPIONS photo Exhibition Opening |
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11:55 - 12:45 |
Panel 2: Marine communication in the digital era Join us as influencers, science communicators, and leading female researchers and entrepreneurs explore how knowledge flows from the marine world to the public |
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12:45 - 13:35 |
Panel 3: Blue sports and sustainable tourism Explore how water sports and tourism can promote responsible and sustainable experiences while protecting our oceans |
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13:35 - 15:35 |
Show Cooking - Diego Gallegos, Michelin chef Lunch and Networking The lunch will consist of sea agri-food products from the Malaga province, "Sabor a Malaga" (taste of Malaga), and paella, a typical dish of the host country. |
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15:35- 16:25 |
Panel 4: Synergies Discover the projects transforming Europe’s blue economy through innovation and collaboration |
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16:25 - 16:55 |
Women Ocean Champions WIN- BIG book launch |
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17:00 - 17:15 |
Closure of the conference |
DAY 2- Learning & Networking Day - 26 March 2026, 10:15 – 18:30 (CET)
Venue: La Térmica, Málaga
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Registration | |
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10:30 - 12:30 |
Learning Lab 1: Starting a business in the blue economy
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12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch and Networking |
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13:30 - 15:30 |
Learning Lab 2 + Women in Blue Social Activity Blue BioBased Fashion Learning Lab, where participants learn to design and develop fashion products using recycled marine materials or upcycled ocean waste |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee Break |
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16:00 - 17:30 |
Premiere Women From the Sea Documentary: WIN BIG EU Episode |
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17:30 - 18:30 |
Event Closing |
Who should attend
This event is open to anyone interested in gender equality and careers in the Blue Economy, including:
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Researchers and students
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Entrepreneurs and innovators
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Professionals from the marine and maritime sectors
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Policymakers and public authorities
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NGOs, networks, and community organisations
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Allies and advocates for gender equality
Whether you are just starting out or already established, you’ll find opportunities to learn, connect, and share.
Registration Details
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Registration is free but required
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Spaces for the Learning Labs are limited. Early registration is highly recommended
Save your spot and be part of the movement to create a more inclusive Atlantic Blue Economy!
