Events

Stay up to date with key events shaping the future of our ocean and waters. Our calendar features conferences, workshops and webinars relevant to water restoration, blue innovation, and sustainable coastal development.

You’ll also find events where the CO-WATERS team will be present – come meet us, learn more, and join the conversation! 

Please note that this events calendar is not exhaustive. To explore all EU Mission “Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030” events, please visit this website .

All CO-WATERS Events
image European Research and Innovation Days
Events | 16 - 17 September 2025

European Research and Innovation Days

The Commission's flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, stakeholders and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.

image The European Commission is pleased to announce the upcoming 'Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025'
Events | 24 - 25 September 2025

The European Commission is pleased to announce the upcoming 'Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025'

Co-organised by DG REGIO and DG MARE, this two-day event will serve as a communication and networking platform, bringing together participating countries, pillar coordinators, stakeholders, and representatives of EU institutions.

image 2025 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum
Events | 25 - 26 September 2025

2025 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum

The European Union will host the 2025 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Forum, bringing together AAORIA Partners and stakeholders from across the Atlantic Ocean. A forum dedicated to advancing ocean science, innovation, and cooperation from pole to pole.

image European Week of Regions and Cities
Events | 13 - 15 October 2025

European Week of Regions and Cities

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is Brussels' flagship event on Cohesion Policy, co-organised by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR).

image Ecomondo
Events | 4 - 7 November 2025

Ecomondo

Key annual event for green and circular economy. Ecomondo is the meeting place where industrial groups, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders, local authorities, research bodies and institutions come together and put in place the key elements that define the strategies for the development of EU environmental policy.

image UN Climate Change Conference COP30
Events | 10 - 21 November 2025

UN Climate Change Conference COP30

COP30 aims to accelerate global climate action by focusing on critical issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing climate finance for developing countries, and preserving forests and biodiversity