Project Representatives Participated in an International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the Blue Economy in Bologna
16/02/2026
Professor Ana Udovičić and Sanja Shihabi, Communication Manager of the project, participated as representatives of the project team at the international conference “Artificial Intelligence, Blue Economy and Interreg Synergies – Connecting Ideas and Territories through AI”, held on 12 February 2026 at Tecnopolo Manifattura in Bologna.
The conference brought together more than 200 participants and 20 speakers from public institutions, research organisations and the Blue Economy sector, with the aim of exploring how artificial intelligence can contribute to a more sustainable future for marine and coastal ecosystems.
The event was organised within the framework of seven projects of the Interreg Italy–Croatia Programme, with the support of the Programme and the Emilia-Romagna Region. The programme featured:
AI solutions for data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
Applications enhancing coastal resilience
Pilot actions developed within Interreg projects
Synergies with EU programmes such as Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Programme
Participation in this high-level event contributed to strengthening international cooperation, knowledge exchange and the promotion of innovative approaches supporting a more sustainable Blue Economy in the Adriatic area.
