The Opening Ceremony

Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 10am to 11.30am; Meridienne Room

Welcome words from the organisers and sponsors of the event, with a special mention to Portugal, the featured country.

The Meridienne Room during Sea Tech Week®

In présence of:

• Stéphane Roudaut, President of Brest Métropole City Council
• Francisco Ribeiro de Menezes, Portuguese Ambassador to France
• Fotini Ioannidou, Director of the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport Waterborne (DG MOVE.D), European Commission
• Jean-François Quérat, Maritime Prefect for the Atlantic and Commander of the Atlantic Maritime Zone and District
• Jean-Philippe Setbon, Deputy Prefect of Brest
• Loïg Chesnais-Girard, President of the Brittany Region (to confirm)
• Frédéric Laurent, President of the Technopôle Brest-Iroise

The 3 High Level Sessions

Bringing together scientific experts, industry leaders and policymakers, these round-table sessions offer a comprehensive view of the transformations and challenges shaping the future of our oceans, from local through to international perspectives.

Marine Renewable Energy, Powering Tomorrow’s Ocean Energy

This session explores how marine renewable energies offshore wind, tidal and wave technologies are driving the energy transition at sea. 

Tuesday 6 October 2026, from 2pm to 3pm; Meridienne Room

Provisional programme

• Herveline Gaborieau, Executive Director, France Énergies Marines

• Jérémie Almosni, Executive Director, France Renouvelables

• Dominique Moniot, Business Development Director France, OW Ocean Winds

Ports of future, Reinventing Maritime Gateways

Ports are evolving to become smarter, greener and more resilient hubs, supporting global trade while promoting sustainability. 

Wednesday 7 October 2026, from 2pm to 3pm; Meridienne Room

Provisional programme

• Solenn Guéguéniat, Director of Ports, Brittany Regional Council

• Stéphanie Cubier, Deputy Director of Ports, Directorate-General for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility (DGITM)

• Luca Marangoni, Seconded Head of Unit Sustainable Blue Economy, CINEA

Seabed Exploration, Deep Ocean Knowledge, Responsible Innovation

Dive into the frontiers of seabed exploration, where science, technology and environmental protection intersect. 

Thursday 8 October 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; Meridienne Room

Provisional programme

• Pierre-Marie Sarradin, research unit director, Ifremer

• Eric Banel, Director General of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (DG AMPA)