Speakers
Walter Vassallo
Founder, Blue Marina Awards
Walter Vassallo, founder and coordinator of the Blue Marina Awards, combines entrepreneurial expertise with extensive experience in EU projects and maritime policies, driving innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Session:
- 01 - Marinas in Transition: The Energy Sustainability of Marinas
09:45h
Thursday, November 20
Room Almería
E01 - Marinas in Transition: The Energy Sustainability of Sports Ports
Marinas as local platforms for energy innovation and coastal resilience
This panel will address the key role of marinas and ports in the energy transition of nautical tourism, through real-life examples of self-consumption, efficiency, and environmental management. Their potential to boost the local economy and become European benchmarks for sustainability, in line with initiatives such as LIFE, Interreg MED, and Blue Flag Marinas, will be discussed.