Verimpact was proud to participate in the Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation conference in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, an official event of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and the MENA region, the conference united policymakers, researchers, investors, innovators, and industry leaders to explore how science, innovation, and collaboration can accelerate the implementation of the EU Ocean Pact and strengthen Europe’s blue economy.
A key highlight was the keynote address by European Investment Bank Vice President Yannis Tsakiris, who emphasized the growing strategic importance of the blue economy for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and energy independence. Discussions throughout the event focused on scaling ocean innovation, unlocking investment opportunities, and building stronger partnerships across research, policy, and industry.
At our exhibition booth, Verimpact showcased its AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform, demonstrating how organisations can leverage artificial intelligence, advanced data visualisation, and immersive technologies to assess environmental impacts, manage sustainability risks, and streamline reporting processes. Visitors also had the opportunity to explore our EU-funded projects, including the Verimpact next-gen sustainability intelligence platform funded by Κοινωνία της Πληροφορίας, CoastalPro, and NEUROCLIMA.
During our dedicated workshop, we highlighted how AI-enabled tools can transform scientific, environmental, and compliance data into actionable insights that support sustainable growth, informed investment decisions, and regulatory alignment across marine and coastal sectors.
Mr. Frank Schweikert, Mr. Spyros Kouvelis, Prof. Ruben Eiras, Prof. Yannis Ieropoulos
Session Moderator: Ms. Tatiana Der Avedissian
The conference reinforced an important message: achieving the ambitions of the EU Ocean Pact will require stronger collaboration between science, finance, policy, and industry. We are grateful to the organisers, partners, and participants for creating such a valuable platform for dialogue and innovation.
As Europe continues to advance its ocean sustainability agenda, Verimpact remains committed to supporting the blue economy through technology, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability intelligence.
Together, we are helping turn ocean knowledge into real-world impact.
“Development of Digital Products and Services” under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0”, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU