DRAFT AGENDA

5^th meeting for developing a Blue Growth Initiative for Research and Innovation in the Black Sea

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Time: 10.00 – 18.00

Venue: EXPO CENTER "FLORA"

Seaside park, Burgas, Bulgaria
Coordinats:42.50366974, 27.48204422

Meeting Room: Hall 2

1. Welcome and tour de table

2. Update on the matrix of marine research projects

   1. Presentation of the updated matrix followed by discussion (Institute of Marine Sciences, METU, Turkey)

   2. next steps

3. Draft “vision paper” for the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) – drafting session

4. European Maritime Day 31/5 – 1/6

   1. Update on the agenda – Svetoslav Stoyanov (DG MARE)

   2. Engagement with stakeholders around the Black Sea and other sea basins

5. AOB

The European maritime day will take place on 31 May and 1 June also in Burgas; you are invited to register and take part in the vivid programme. So far, we have more than 400 registrations. It will be a big event and excellent opportunity for networking.