Expert Opinions
Costas Kadis
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
“The spirit of MBG embodies a shared commitment to the sustainable use of the ocean and the building of a blue, resilient and prosperous future for coastal communities across Europe,” in line with the EU Ocean Pact. “Events such as MBG are key to bringing innovation, data, talent, business and nature together in the same conversation, as the basis for a modern and competitive blue economy.”
Vicente Boluda
President of the Spanish Shipowners’ Association (ANAVE)
“I am grateful to the organisation for having turned MBG, in just two editions, into an essential forum for those of us who believe in the blue economy as a driver of progress, innovation and sustainability.” “Over the last few days, we have talked about sustainability, innovation, biodiversity, financing and talent; that is, in essence, the blue economy: a convergence between industry, science, business and academia.” “Cadiz is a land of sailors, ports and shipyards. It represents better than anyone else the link between maritime tradition and a sustainable future. I call for collaboration and long-term vision to move towards a more competitive and responsible sector.”
Javier Garat
President of CME, Europêche, Pesca España and the CEOE Blue Economy Commission, and Secretary General of Cepesca
#MBG2025: A success in organization, content, participating companies and experiences!
Almudena Martínez
Chairwoman of the Cádiz Provincial Council
MBG has been held in a province “where people have lived from the blue economy for centuries.”
Carlos Aldegueria
Director General for Fisheries of the Regional Government of Andalusia)
“The Andalusian Government believes that participation in international forums such as the MBG raises the profile of Andalusian companies, attracts investment, promotes innovation and helps position Andalusia as a benchmark for sustainability and maritime development in Europe.”
“According to data from the event, the economic impact of this year’s edition reached €1.5 million in Andalusia.”
José Ortiz Quevedo
First Vice President of the Provincial Council of Cádiz
“The conclusions of MBG confirm that the Blue Economy is a real and tangible opportunity for the province in terms of sustainable development, innovation and quality employment.”
“The shared objective is to make the sea a true driver of progress.”
Ángel León
APONIENTE CEO
“It is very encouraging to see that the maritime sector is firmly steering towards the conservation of the marine environment. Events like the MBG Congress show that there is a genuine willingness to do things better and to work together to protect it.”
Manuel Maqueda
BINOMIA INSTITUTE CEO AND PROFESSOR AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY
“The blue circular economy is incompatible with silos. MBG is an example of how the maritime sector can align, from a diversity of stakeholders, to make a shared vision of the future possible.”
Juan Martín
President of Salarte
“The organization emphasizes that MBG 2025 has been perceived as “one of the most innovative and influential gatherings in the European maritime sector.”
Theresa Zabell
ECOMAR FOUNDATION Founder
“We all take care of what we know and what we love. We must take care of the only two places you will never be able to move away from: your body and your planet. Events like MBG help place the sea at the center so that we take action.”
Elena Ceballos
Researcher and science Communicator
“MBG has demonstrated the commitment of the Spanish maritime sector to the blue transition ,and has made it possible to showcase its capabilities across the board: ports, shipping companies, fisheries, technology, energy, science, etc.”
Marta Díaz Barrera
Blue Sustainability Advisor and Blue Economy Ambassador
“#MBG25, an unmissable event when it comes to designing the present and future of the sectors that make up the Blue Economy. A cross-cutting conference that has incorporated and given a voice to all the players in the Blue Economy.”
Eva Novoa
Managing Director of Soermar
“The congress is an essential event to reflect on the future of the maritime sector from the perspectives of sustainability, technology and cooperation.”
Julio Martínez
Project Director at the Chile–Spain Foundation
“Although I told you several times during the event, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you once again on MBG Cádiz 2025. It went very well, the program was extremely comprehensive and there was plenty of networking. You can be very proud of the outcome of the event.”
Jaap Gebraad
Secretary General of the Waterborne Technology Platform
“Many thanks once again for organizing such a useful event, and I look forward to the next edition.”
