Blue Economy
Empowering Sustainable Growth through Marine Ecosystem
Date: 23rd – 24th January 2025
Venue: Auditorium, Campus-6, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
Student: INR 600
Research Scholars/Startups: INR 1000
Faculty/Scientist: INR 2000
Industry: INR 3000
International Participants: INR 10,000
About The Conference
The International Conference on Blue Economy organised by BCKIC Foundation in association with BRIC ILS, KIIT University & KIIT-TBI and supported by Ministry of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, DBT BIRAC, DST, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Fisheries & Animal Resource Development Dept, GoO serves as a enabling platform for innovations and technology in the marine sector, inviting professionals from diverse fields to explore the vast potential of marine ecosystem in various applications. The conference aims to create a platform for exchange, learning, and networking by showcasing the latest research, breakthrough ideas, and transformative technologies.
Themes

Seaweeds & Value Chain

Maritime Security

Marine Bio-Manufacturing

AI for Marine Resources

Climate Change

Deep Sea Mining

Offshore Energy

Marine Pollution

Marine Biodiversity & Conservation

Coastal Disaster
Management

Marine Fisheries
& Mariculture

Marine Industries, Trade Technology & Services
Key Highlights

Supported By
Participants' Profile
Researchers
International Delegates
Country Embassies
Policymakers
Industries
Startups
Investors
NGOs
Program Agenda
Day -1 (23rd January 2025)
Time | Sessions |
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0900 – 1000h | REGISTRATION |
1000 – 1100h | INAUGURAL SESSION (Venue: Main Auditorium) |
1100 – 1130h |
LAUNCHING OF MISSION 50 BLUE ECONOMY STARTUPS Around 50 startups will be selected pan India through BLUE Economy Grand Challenge program and will be displayed in the exhibition |
1130 – 1200h | TEA BREAK |
1200 – 1300h | LEADERSHIP TALKS (Venue: Main Auditorium) |
1300 – 1400h | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
1400 – 1445h |
Session: MARINE BIOMANUFACTURING (Venue: Main Auditorium) |
1450 – 1535h |
POLICY TRACK (Venue: Main Auditorium) |
1540 – 1625h |
MARITIME SECURITY (Venue: Main Auditorium) |
1625 – 1655h | TEA BREAK |
1655 – 1740h |
PARALLEL TRACKS • TRACK-I: MARINE RESOURCES (Venue: Conference Hall-4) • TRACK-II: MULTI-OMICS: DIVING DEEP FOR MARINE WEALTH (Venue: Banquet Hall) • TRACK-III: COASTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Venue: Conference Hall-8) |
1745 – 1830h |
PARALLEL TRACKS • TRACK-I: INVESTOR TRACK (Venue: Banquet Hall) • TRACK-II: CLIMATE CHANGE (Venue: Conference Hall-4) |
1930h Onwards | CULTURAL PROGRAM FOLLOWED BY DINNER |
Day -2 (24th January 2025)
Time | Sessions |
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1000 – 1045h |
STARTUP TRACK-I (Venue: Main Auditorium) A showcasing session where 10 impactful startups present their technologies 3 min each |
1050 – 1135h |
TRACK-I: RESEARCH & INNOVATION (Venue: Conference Hall-4) TRACK-II: PATHWAYS TO BLUE ECONOMYFOR INDIA: A WORLD BANK ANALYTICS (Venue: Conference Hall-8) |
1135 – 1200h | TEA BREAK |
1205 – 1250h |
PARALLEL TRACKS • TRACK-I: MARINE INDUSTRY & TRADE (Venue: Conference Hall-4) • TRACK-II: CONVERGENCE – ENABLING BLUE ECONOMY (Venue: Conference Hall-8) |
1300 – 1400h | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
1400 – 1445h |
PARALLEL TRACKS • TRACK-I: IDEATION TRACK (Venue: Conference Hall-1) • TRACK-II: MARINE AQUACULTURE (Venue: Conference Hall-4) • TRACK-III: INSTITUTION-INCUBATOR NETWORK (Venue: Conference Hall-8) |
1450 – 1535h |
PARALLEL TRACKS • TRACK-I: IDEATION TRACK (Venue: Conference Hall-1) • TRACK-II: COASTAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (Venue: Conference Hall-4) • TRACK-III: INSTITUTION-INCUBATOR NETWORK (Venue: Conference Hall-8) |
1535 – 1610h |
30 min Rapid Fire action takeaways Ms. Sahana Ghosh, Associate Editor, Nature India |
1610 – 1700h |
VALEDICTORY SESSION & AWARD CEREMONY FOLLOWED BY HIGH TEA |
India's Vision of the Blue Economy
Origins and Global Relevance
- Evolved from the Third Earth Summit Conference – Rio+20 in 2012, expanding the Green Economy to encompass the Blue Economy.
- Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14, emphasizing sustainable use of oceans and marine resources.
- Pioneered the Department of Ocean Development in 1981, now the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- Launched programs like Deep Ocean Mission, Oceanography from Space, and deployed data buoys along the Indian coastline.
- Participation in the UN’s Clean Seas Programme and collaboration with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for deep ocean exploration.
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Government Vision (New India by 2030):
- Designated Blue Economy as a core dimension of growth, emphasizing coherent policy integration and development for coastal communities’ well-being and employment.
- Maritime Significance:
- India’s 7517 km coastline, 1382 islands, 12 major ports, and 187 non-major ports handling significant cargo.
- 95% of India’s trade volume transits by sea.
- Coastal economy sustains over 4 million fishermen and coastal communities.
- Post-COVID-19, India anticipates substantial growth in the marine sector through efficient and sustainable use of ocean resources.
Boosting capabilities, skills, and capacities related to oceans.
- Striving for efficient, sustainable ocean resource utilization, enhancing capabilities for employment and value addition while aligning with UN SDGs.
Policy Framework Development:
- Formulating a transparent policy agenda aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Focusing on transparent policies for the development of India’s Blue Economy.
Economic Growth and National Security:
- Enhancing GDP through sustainable economic growth in the Blue Economy domain.
- Aligning national development with security goals and international commitments.
The seven priority areas identified under Blue Economy relevant for India

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