Lanzarote will become the epicenter of blue innovation with the celebration, next October, of the first Blue Congress on blue, innovative, intelligent and sustainable islands. This is the I Blue Islands Innovation Summit that will take place in the Jameos del Agua on October 31 and will feature the presence of leading experts, activists and researchers from the blue economy ecosystem of the islands.
Lanzarote, with its unique natural and cultural heritage, is positioned as the ideal setting to address essential themes such as the blue economy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence and sustainability.
The realization of this congress will promote the incorporation of advanced technologies and innovative solutions that optimize the management of tourist resources, improve the experience of residents and visitors, promoting sustainable and responsible development.
The president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, has declared that "this event allows us not only to share our experiences, but also to learn from others and continue advancing in the protection and valorization of our marine resources. We are proud to host an event of this magnitude and to continue leading sustainable initiatives that benefit both our community and the planet."
The congress, aimed at institutions, managers, companies, researchers, activists, entrepreneurs and managers, will feature the participation of prominent figures such as Céline Cousteau, a renowned explorer and defender of the oceans, who will provide her vision on the challenges and opportunities facing the islands today.
Lanzarote with this event, will not only promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences between experts and professionals, but will also promote collaboration between public and private entities, fostering initiatives that will contribute to the sustainable development of Lanzarote and position it as a benchmark in these areas internationally.
Also, during the day there will be workshops, round tables and debates that will address key issues such as the circular economy in island environments, efficiency in water management, the role of technology in maritime sustainability, digitization or blue and underwater tourism, among others.
It should be noted that, in the context of the event, and with the presence of Enrique Martínez Marín, president of SEGITTUR, the constitution of the "Table of Intelligent Tourist Destinations (DTI) of Lanzarote" will be held. It will be formed by public and private institutions.
The Cabildo de Lanzarote, through SPEL-Turismo Lanzarote, is part of the DTI Network and is implementing a tourism strategy to face the new reality based on this management model to face the challenges of the sector and meet the demands and needs of the sector, residents and visitors.
Registration for the event, which has the collaboration of the Government of the Canary Islands and the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, is now open and can be done through the following link: https://iblue-congress.com/