EU4Algae Awareness Summit 2025

From Vision to Action

As algae gain growing recognition for their potential to provide low-impact food, feed, and biomaterials while enhancing ocean health, the Summit served as a unique forum to connect vision with action. 

Over two days, it brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, investors, and the young generation to exchange knowledge, share success stories, and build new partnerships across the algae value chain. 

Discussions focused on algae’s contribution to food security, climate neutrality, and the restoration of aquatic ecosystems — including both marine and freshwater environments — as well as on opportunities to accelerate innovation and investments in the sector. By gathering key algae stakeholders under one roof, the Summit reinforced Europe’s collective commitment to scaling up the algae industry and advancing the EU’s green and blue transitions. 

Experience the Summit in Motion

Relive the highlights, inspiring moments, and dynamic exchanges that made the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit a landmark event for Europe’s algae community.
 

Dive Deeper: Europe’s Algae Revolution in Action

Get the full story of the Summit — from policy discussions and innovation showcases to the signing of the landmark Algae Declaration. Explore how this year’s edition turned ideas into concrete steps for scaling the algae industry across Europe.

Read the recap on the Maritime Forum 

Explore the Full Report: From Potential to Policy

The official Summit Report captures the essence and outcomes of two intensive days of dialogue and collaboration. 

Inside, you’ll find: 

• The purpose and objectives of the Summit;
• Highlights and session summaries from Day 1 – Thursday, 16 October, featuring the plenary session “From Potential to Policy – Unlocking Europe’s Algae Future”;
• Details of the official signing of the “Declaration of the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit in Berlin” by France, Germany, and Greece — a milestone moment for advancing the EU algae sector;
• Key takeaways from Day 2, including “Roundtable Discussions – Collective Action for a Thriving European Algae Sector” and the closing plenary “Algae Imaginarium – Where Art Meets Ocean Innovation”, blending art, design, and science to inspire creativity and connection with the ocean. 

Explore the full report

A Taste of Innovation: Discover the Algae-Inspired Menu

From starters to desserts, every dish served at the Summit celebrated the diversity and versatility of algae-based ingredients. Soon, you’ll be able to explore the sustainable and creative menu that brought the event’s message to life — one bite at a time.