Date: 15th and 16th of September 2026
Place: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Host/organiser: Atlantic Sea Basin Strategies, WESTMED
This landmark event marks the first time that both initiatives come together in a single forum, representing a significant milestone in advancing inter-basin cooperation. It builds on the current convergence in governance between the WestMED and Atlantic strategies, aiming to boost synergies, streamline efforts, reinforce complementarities, and strengthen the collective contribution to EU and regional maritime and blue economy priorities.
By bringing together stakeholders from both sea basins, the conference will foster structured exchanges of experience, promote the transfer of good practices, stimulate cross-basin project partnerships, and contribute to reducing fragmentation across EU funding instruments. It will also enhance the visibility of achievements at European, regional, and international levels, further positioning both strategies as complementary and mutually reinforcing mechanisms within European ocean governance.