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Emilio Duró will speak about entrepreneurship and talent at Navalia Meeting 2025-Blue Zone Forum closing ceremony

Economist and leading figure in the business world will be the keynote speaker at the closing day of the major Blue Economy and shipbuilding industry event, held at the Cádiz Conference Centre from September 24 to 26.

Renowned economist and leading figure in the business world, Emilio Duró, will be responsible for closing the Navalia Meeting 2025-Blue Zone Forum, the leading national event on the Blue Economy and naval industry, taking place from September 24 to 26 at the Cádiz Conference Centre.

Navalia Meeting 2025- The Blue Zone Forum will conclude with Duró's presentation, an agenda packed with presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops. This presentation will end three days of reflection, innovation, and networking around sustainable ocean development and the maritime industry under the theme "building in blue."

With more than three decades of experience as an advisor, consultant, and trainer for some of the country's leading companies, Emilio Duró is a leading figure in the business world and one of the country's most influential speakers. He has received awards such as the Emilio Castelar Award for Business Commitment, the Jean-Baptiste Say Award for Business Excellence, and the Young Leaders Award for Humanity. His presentation will provide key insights for the entrepreneurial community, providing inspirational values ​​and motivation for attendees at a crucial moment for fostering talent and transforming the productive sector toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly model.

Emilio Duró's presentation on Friday the 26th will close the intense three-day program, which will be opened by biologist and science communicator Odile Rodríguez de la Fuente, kicking off a full agenda that will include presentations, roundtable discussions, workshops, and activities to connect ideas, build partnerships, and explore new opportunities in the oceans and maritime industry.

Navalia Meeting 2025-Blue Zone Forum is the result of the alliance between the Cádiz Free Trade Zone, with its Blue Economy projects Incubazul and Blue Core, and Navalia, which are joining forces to strengthen Cádiz's role as a national and international benchmark in the Blue Economy. This forum advocates for a transition toward a more sustainable socioeconomic model based on the responsible use of marine resources, technological innovation, and youth entrepreneurship.