Elsa Punset, an international expert in emotional intelligence, completes the key speaker’s lineup at Navalia Meeting 2025- Blue Zone Forum

The populariser and writer joins Odile Rodríguez de la Fuente and Emilio Duró as keynote speakers at the major event
Elsa Punset joins the lineup of top-level speakers participating at Navalia Meeting 2025-Blue Zone Forum, to be held in Cádiz from September 24 to 26, organized by the Cádiz Free Trade Zone and Navalia.
The emotional intelligence expert, considered one of the most influential popularisers in the Spanish-speaking world, will contribute her unique perspective on "intelligent optimism" as a fundamental tool for resilience, innovation, and leadership in challenging environments.
With her confirmation, the event consolidates an exceptional section dedicated to human capital, which will bring together the scientific and informative perspective of biologist Odile de la Fuente, the motivational energy for entrepreneurship of Emilio Duró, and the practical foundation in emotional intelligence of Elsa Punset. The three will address, from complementary perspectives, the essential skills that enable people and organizations to adapt and thrive, leveraging talent, innovation, and a more sustainable and committed model.
Elsa Punset, author of bestselling books such as "Compass for Emotional Navigators," "A Backpack for the Universe," and "The Book of Small Revolutions." Her work has been published in more than 14 countries and has surpassed the 2.5 million readership mark. Her books have become reference manuals for those seeking to better understand and manage their emotions in their personal and professional lives.
Her presentation joins a packed agenda of presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops over three days, during which Cadiz will be the epicentre of reflection, innovation, and networking around the sustainable development of the ocean and the maritime industry under the motto "Building in Blue."