As one of Europe’s leading maritime nations, Italy plays a strategic role across naval construction, maritime industries, ports, innovation, and the green and digital transition.
Recent developments in Portugal–Italy naval cooperation are opening a new chapter for blue strategic partnerships, investment, and international business collaboration.

To address these opportunities, Fórum Oceano is convening institutional representatives and key economic players from both countries in the webinar “PORTUGAL–ITALY: Opportunities for Blue Strategic Partnerships”, held with the institutional partnership of the Embassy of Italy in Portugal (Ambasciata d’Italia a Lisbona).

This webinar will provide exclusive insights into priority cooperation areas, available support instruments, and concrete partnership opportunities, essential knowledge for organisations aiming to position themselves early in this evolving bilateral landscape.


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09:30 – Opening | Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General, Fórum Oceano

09:40 – Support instruments for bilateral cooperation | Simone Salvatore, Commercial First Secretary, Embassy of Italy in Lisbon (Ambasciata d’Italia a Lisbona), Roberto Perocchio, Confindustria Nautica

10:10 – Support instruments for the internationalisation of Portuguese companies | João Zorrinho, Development Manager, aicep Portugal Global, Carlos Nunes Pinto, Consigliere Economico, Embassy of Portugal

10:40 – The Italian blue economy and opportunities for cooperation with Portugal | Giorgio Ricci Maccarini, President, Cluster BIG – Blue Italian Growth, Leonardo Manzari, WestMed National Representative for Italy

11:10 – The construction of the new Portuguese Navy frigates as an opportunity for cooperation, Mario Mattioli, President, Federazione del Mare

11:30 – Q&A and Closing | Gonçalo Santos, Internationalization manager, Fórum Oceano

Participation is strongly recommended for companies and stakeholders seeking to engage with Italy as a strategic market and partner in the blue economy.

When: 27 January 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30 (Lisbon time)  
Where: Online
Registration: Fill out this form