The final conference of the EU-funded Sea2See project is a one-day event dedicated to high-impact presentations and interactive discussions regarding the future of European seafood. The event bridges the gap between scientific innovation and policy, focusing on:

Opening Remarks: Welcoming address by the Dean of the University of Algarve and the Sea2See Coordinator.

Keynote Address: “The Future of Transparent and Sustainable Seafood Systems,” featuring perspectives from the European Commission or National Fisheries authorities.

Panel Discussion: Bridging Policy, Technology, and Consumer Trust – a moderated conversation with industry leaders, NGOs, and policymakers.

Interactive Lunch: A unique tasting experience prepared by Chef José Domingos featuring local and sustainable products like meagre and octopus. Attendees can use QR codes to scan and trace the journey of their meal from sea to plate.

Visual Exhibition: Poster presentations and educational materials on display in the exhibition area.

Sea2See Outcomes: Shedding light on key SEA2SEE outputs and success stories from pilot use cases (meagre, octopus and seabream).

Collaboration for Food Innovation and Transparency: A roundtable featuring sister projects discussing the broader “Blue Food” ecosystem.

The Way Forward: Closing remarks on the project’s legacy and how to translate innovation into long-term market practices.