Save the date: Conference “Connectivity in the Black Sea Region: Translating innovative ideas into practical solutions”

On June 27, 2025, at 09:30 AM, a conference on the topic “Connectivity in the Black Sea Region: Translating innovative ideas into practical solutions” will take place at Graffit Gallery Hotel, Varna, Bulgaria.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria, in its capacity as the National Coordinator of the Common Maritime Agenda (CMA) for the Black Sea, and Marine Cluster Bulgaria (MCB), the National Hub for Bulgaria within the Black Sea Assistance Mechanism (BSAM), with the support of BSAM, Enterprise Europe Network, Bulgarian National Association of Shipbuilding and Shiprepair (BULNAS) and Bulgarian Chamber of Shipping (BCS) . It is part of the European Maritime Day in My Country 2025 initiative.

Maritime connectivity remains one of the 5 cutting-edge technologies that drive maritime transformation in the coming decades. The Black Sea region continues to explore ways to enhance connectivity in the context of global challenges and instability. The integration of innovative, eco-friendly technologies drives sustainability and shapes the development of novel services and solutions in blue economy sectors. The main objective of event is to accelerate the transition from policy formulation to implementation.

Highlights of the event include:

• particular innovative technologies and opportunities,
• transformative infrastructure and needs,
• relevant funding opportunities, catalising the cooperation among stakeholders.

Detailed information and the program can be found here.

Participation in the event is free, but prior registration is required by June 27, 2025 here.