European Maritime Days 2025

Established in 2008, European Maritime Day (EMD) is an opportunity to touch base with strategic partners, to make new contacts and network, get visibility for their projects, ideas, activities and achievements, gain new insights into evolving EU policy and funding and provide input into European Maritime Policy formulation. 

The conference takes place in a different EU country each year. Cork City was due to host in 2020 but the event was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic.  A new bid was submitted in 2022 and Ireland / Cork City was successful and appointed as host in 2025. The event will be hosted in Cork City Hall and adjacent spaces and is anticipated to attract up to 1000 delegates from around Europe. 

The Conference comprises of:

• Plenary Sessions – with high level EU officials on policy and initiatives
• Workshops – include a wide range of topics from security, energy, innovation, technology and investment
• Expo - an array of exhibitors showcasing the blue economy’s innovation and investment potential from across Europe
• Pitch Sessions – 45 mins each, shorter engaging presentations