French Workshop: International stakeholders & Mapping validation

The SMARTDEC French Local Workshop will explore solutions for maritime transport decarbonisation in the Atlantic Area.

Details

The SMARTDEC French Local Workshop will take place as part of Ocean BtoB. It will bring together key local stakeholders to exchange views, share experiences and explore concrete solutions for the decarbonisation of maritime transport in the Atlantic Area.

About the workshop

This participatory workshop will create a dedicated space for dialogue and collaboration between:

  • companies
  • port authorities
  • researchers
  • policy-makers

Through an interactive approach aligned with the objectives of the SMARTDEC project, participants will be invited to identify practical needs and opportunities related to:

  • financing
  • regulation
  • technologies
  • maritime and port infrastructure

Organisation

The workshop is organised in France by Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique and Atlanpole, French partners of the SMARTDEC project.

One local workshop will be organised in each SMARTDEC partner country to strengthen territorial engagement and promote knowledge sharing across the Atlantic Area.

Speakers

  • Gwenaëlle Benoit – Innovation Leader, Decarbonisation Solutions, EKIUM
  • Frédéric Leguillou – Investment Director, GO Capital
  • Corinne Fournier – Maritime Credit Expert, Banque Populaire Grand Ouest
  • Emmanuel-Marie Peton – Partnerships Manager, MEET 2050

The workshop will be professionally facilitated by Klervi Dalibot (France TV).

Practical information

  • Date: 12 February
  • Time: 15:00 – 16:30
  • Venue: Palais des Congrès, Lorient, France
  • Event: Ocean BtoB

Why attend?

This local workshop will help strengthen cooperation between regional stakeholders and contribute to the development of concrete pathways towards a more sustainable and resilient maritime transport sector in the Atlantic Area.

Date

February 12, 2026 03:00 pm - February 12, 2026 04:30 pm

Location

Palais des Congrès, Lorient, France