Seaglow

Webinar: EU Capacity Ceilings and Decarbonization
2024-12-09 12:00 UTC
The event aims to bring together key stakeholders to explore how EU capacity ceilings in the fisheries sector relate to the urgent need for decarbonisation.
The discussion will be guided based on the findings of recent RISE Institute (on behalf of ClientEarth) report.
REGISTER HERE.

Moderator: Adam Weiss / ClientEarth Speakers: Sara Hornborg / Swedish RISE Institute Gorka Gabiña / AZTI Daniel Voces De Onaindi / Europêche Brian O’Riordan / LIFE

Navigating the Energy Transition
2024-12-11 09:30 - 13:30
Strategic Goals for a Resilient / Sustainable Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries, Large-Scale Fisheries and Distant Waters Fleet
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector, under the European Commission (DG MARE), organizes a series of workshops, “Navigating the Energy Transition: Strategic Goals for a Resilient and Sustainable Fisheries Fleet.” These hybrid events will take place on December 11–12, 2024, in Brussels and online. REGISTER HERE.

Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Forum
2025-03-04
Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Forum
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions relevant to maritime topics.
SEAGLOW will attend the third Annual Forum of the Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, an event that aims to take stock of the Mission’s progress and major achievements, to mobilise relevant actors around key Mission deliverables and to discuss the needs and strategic steps for reaching the 2030 Mission targets. The event will showcase innovative and concrete solutions developed under the Mission, contributing towards its objectives, discuss how key stakeholders, such as regions, local authorities and the private sectors are involved in implementing the Mission and how different streams of finance are being mobilised to support the scaling and deployment of solutions for reaching the Mission objectives. The event will be an opportunity to discuss the strategic focus of the Mission in the years to come and the necessary steps for the scaling, replication and deployment of innovative solutions developed by the Mission. Moreover, it will be a platform to explore how the Mission can actively contribute to future EU priorities, including the Ocean Pact. A series of Mission-related events will take place throughout the week.
MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE

SEAGLOW 5.1 - Workshop
2025-03-12 10:00 - 23:30
Industry analysis of alternative fuels in fisheries
Agenda
10.00 – 10.10
Welcome, introduction to SEAGLOW
10.10 – 10.25
Tour de table
10.25 – 11.25
Workshop
The participants are divided into three Breakout Rooms discussing forces driving
alternative low-carbon fuels industry composition (30 min)
Plenum presentation and discussion (30 min)
11.25 – 11.30
Closing the workshop and next step

Navigating the future of EU Fisheries through energy transition
2025-04-07
Organised by the EU Commission in Brussels. This event will consist of two hybrid workshops: the first workshop will concentrate on Small-Scale Coastal Fisheries (SSCF), while the second one will address Large-Scale Fisheries (LSF) and Distant Water Fleet (DWF). More information and registration here.

European Maritime Day
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Cork, Ireland
The EMD is also the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. It features inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops, exhibition and lots of networking opportunities. The EMD targets professionals from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the sea.

#EMD: Taking stock of the Energy Transition Partnership towards the roadmap
2025-05-21 14:30 - 18:00
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector, with the European Commission (DG MARE), would like to invite you to the workshop, “Taking stock of the Energy Transition Partnership towards the roadmap.” This workshop is organised under the European Maritime Day in Cork, Ireland. The discussion will be informed by the findings and recommendations of the 10 Working Groups operating under the ETP’s Support Group.
Register here

Energy Transition Partnership: R&A Segment WG 3 – 5th June 2025
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
The 3rd ETP R&A sector WG Meeting which will take place on the 5th June 2025 from 10-12 CEST.
Agenda:

10,00 – 10,10
Information about latest updates of the ETP Partnership (EMD, etc.) – Gorka Gabiña (ETP R&A Sector Coordinator)

10,10 – 10,25
Presentation of HY2FISH project – New alternative propulsion system (new fuel) – ARVI – (Juan Pablo Perez)

10,25 – 10,40
Presentation of INFINIFISH project – Climate-friendly and resilient fisheries through innovation and co-learning…Technological and digital solutions – SINTEF OCEAN – (Lars Tandle)

10,40 – 10,55
Presentation of the SEAGLOW Project – Green transition for SSF in Baltic and North Sea – AZTI – (Joseba Castresana / Gorka Gabiña)

10,55 – 11,10
Insights on new fuels and digitalisation/cybersecurity for fisheries – Regulation and standardization aspects – BUREAU VERITAS – (Monsterrat Espin)

11,10 – 12,00
Open discussion (guiding questions):
11,10 – 11,20 – Alignment among research, academia, industry, and policymakers is essential to address sector needs with practical and feasible solutions. How can we deal with this engagement?
11,20 – 11,30 – Regulations for low carbon scenarios in fisheries and aquaculture. How can R&A can contribute to address the Capacity Ceiling issue/while protecting marine biodiversity and avoiding overexploitation of the seas?
11,30 – 11,40 – Capacity building and skills. Specialized training programs such “micro-accreditations”?
11,40 – 11,50 – Financial mechanisms for research and development in different terms and goals…funding programs for high TRL (business cases) and early stages (initial investment risk).

11,50-12,00
Final wrap-up, next steps and 4th WG meeting date agreement (tentative 8th Sept 10:00-12:00, CET)

Enjoy the Silence - floating electric boat fair in the center of Gothenburg
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-16 | gothenburg, Sweden
Seaglow will attend “Enjoy the Silence” : during the weekend of June 14-15-16, you will have the chance to explore the latest technology in electric boats – on the water and on land. Meet leading electric boat manufacturers, ask your questions directly to the experts and best of all – test drive and experience some of the most innovative boat models in their true element, in the water of course!
More information here: https://elbat.org/en/enjoy-the-silence-flytande-elbatsmassa-mitt-i-city-goteborg/

Seaglow Consortium meeting
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18
Seaglow partners are meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, to review the project’s status, evaluate deliverables and milestones, and strengthen cooperation for the next phase.

Danish Presidency: EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters" Conference
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-24
Seaglow partners will participate in the upcoming conference hosted by the Danish Presidency on 23–24 September 2025 at Nyborg Strand, Denmark, dedicated to the Horizon Europe Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters.”
The conference will convene EU policy-makers and project partners to exchange knowledge, discuss innovative solutions, and contribute to the development of a strategic roadmap for the Mission’s deployment phase. The overarching goal is to strengthen the sustainability and resilience of Europe’s oceans and waters.
We welcome the opportunity to engage with colleagues and partners during the event. Please feel free to contact us in advance—we look forward to constructive exchanges and new collaborations in Denmark.
More information and registration here

DanFish International
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09
DanFish International is one of the world’s most important exhibitions for the fishing industry and a unique networking forum for visitors and exhibitors from across the blue economy.
Our colleague Kim Winther from the Danish Technological Institute will present: “Experiences from the SEAGLOW project – examples and trends in the general technological development within small-scale fisheries.”
🗓 Date: October 7, 2025
📍 Venue: Room 1.09 Værket, Aalborg
💬 Conference: Future Propulsion and Green Transition
🎟 Registration: Includes free access to the fair for the entire day
We look forward to engaging in dialogue and exploring opportunities for collaboration.
More information and tickets here

Energy Transition in Fisheries
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Helsinki, Finland
The Conference on Energy Transition in Fisheries brings together Northern European stakeholders to define concrete actions for a decarbonization of the fisheries sector.
The conference will bring together stakeholders such as industry leaders, researchers, experts, technology providers, environmental organisations and policymakers to share innovations, align policies and co-develop solutions. It hosts a pitching competition on recent innovations in energy efficiency and decarbonization in the fisheries sector, and the winner will be decided and announced during the conference. The conference will culminate in a Joint Declaration, outlining concrete steps for the green energy transition in the Northen European fisheries sector.
Register here.

National Commercial Fishing Conference 2025 - Sweden
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00
The conference is arranged by the Swedish Board of Agriculture, the Swedish Marine and Water Management Agency and the Rural Network.
Agenda available here

Second High-Level Conference on Energy Transition for the EU fisheries and aquaculture Sector
2026-02-17 | Brussels
Seaglow will attend the Second High-Level Conference on Energy Transition for the EU fisheries and aquaculture Sector organised by the Energy Transition Partnership.
Keynote presentations will outline the EU’s energy transition ambitions and vision, along with insights from the sectoral consultation and shared priorities for the sectors’ energy transition, carried out under the ETP and presented by the Support Group Coordinators. These discussions will form the foundation for the Energy Transition Roadmap, which the European Commission plans to publish in Q3 2026, based on recommendations from the ETP consultations.
Top-level speakers will take part in the discussion: Commissioner for Fisheries and Ocean Costas Kadis, Director-General Charlina Vitcheva, representatives from the European Parliament, the EU Council, EU Member States, the industry and relevant NGOs.
Event web page and registration

European Ocean Days 2026
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | Brussels
Seaglow will attend the European Ocean Days, a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions organized by the EU Commission/DG Mare focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to engage across topics and contribute to a shared vision for the prosperity, competitiveness, security and sustainability of our ocean.
It includes panels which are highly relevant for energy transition in fisheries, including “Towards the Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector” (4/3 14h-18h CET, SPARKS) and “Together for change: A Coalition to empower communities for Mission Ocean and Waters” (5/3 9h30-12h30 CET, Charlemagne), to name but a few.
Full agenda and registration here.

Energy Transition Partnership: Workshops: Energy Transition in Fisheries and Aquaculture
2026-04-16
Brussels – This new round of ETP workshops, one dedicated to the fisheries sector in the morning and one dedicated to the aquaculture sector in the afternoon, will be anchored in the findings of two major new studies, one already published: “GHG Emission Reduction Costs, Scenarios and Pathways for EU fisheries and aquaculture to achieve Net Zero by 2050” commissioned by DG MARE.

More information and registration here

European Maritime Day 2026
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | Limassol, Cyprus
The EMD is the occasion to pay tribute to “maritime Europe” and put all maritime sectors and activities in the spotlight to help European citizens realise the real outreach and variety of sea-related activities going on in Europe and provoke reflection on the crucial role the seas play in our everyday life.
It is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
European Maritime Day 2026 will take place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 21-22 May 2026 as an in-person event with plenary sessions live streamed.
Additional information here

European Sustainable Energy Week
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00
EUSEW will take place from 9 to 11 June 2026 in a hybrid format, both in Brussels and online. It will include a high-level Policy Conference, the EUSEW Awards, the seventh European Youth Energy Day, and opportunities to connect with the EUSEW community at the Energy Fair.
More information here

EU Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-09 | Brussels
The EU Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026, which will take place on 8 and 9 July 2026, in Brussels. The event is co-organised by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Register here

Nor-Fishing: The seafood industry's most important meeting place
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20
The SEAGLOW project will be attending Nor-Fishing 2026, one of the world’s leading international exhibitions for fisheries technology, taking place in Trondheim, Norway. Held every two years since 1960, Nor-Fishing brings together researchers, fishermen, technology providers, and industry leaders from around the world to showcase the latest innovations in fishing, seafood processing, and maritime transport.
SEAGLOW Presentations
18 August 2026 | Nor-Fishing Conference – Mini-Seminar
Location: Forskningstorget (Research Square)
Speaker: Morten Bondø (SINTEF Ocean)
Presentation: SEAGLOW – reduksjon av fossilt drivstoffbruk i små fiskefartøy
(SEAGLOW – Reducing fossil fuel consumption in small fishing vessels)
Language: Norwegian
19 August 2026 | Nor-Fishing Conference
Time: 09:45–11:30
Location: Trondheim Spektrum, Meeting Room Mendelsohn
Speaker: Sepideh Jafarzadeh (SINTEF Ocean)
Presentation: SEAGLOW – Reducing fossil fuel consumption in small fishing vessels
Language: English
Join us to learn how the SEAGLOW project is supporting the transition towards more sustainable and energy-efficient small-scale fisheries through innovative solutions that reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
We look forward to meeting you in Trondheim!
More information here

ICEFfish 2026 - Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference.
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-24 | Kópavogur, Iceland
The exhibition offers a proven platform to build business networks and to learn the latest in the fisheries, value added and processing industries, as well as the rapidly developing aquaculture sector.
The 15th edition will take place in Kópavogur, just outside Reykjavik from 22-24 September 2026. IceFish 2026 will build on the successful 2024 exhibition with a range of new, topical conferences, business matchmaking, innovation features, new product presentations and the renowned Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Awards, recognising excellence across the sector.
More information here
