Blue Economy Summit Genoa: the global maritime industry meets in Genoa, 16–19 November 2026
Genoa has always lived by the sea, and this November it becomes the meeting point for everyone who works with it. From 16 to 19 November 2026 the city hosts the first Blue Economy Summit Genoa: BEST – The Blue Economy Summit & Trade Show, a new international event dedicated to the maritime economy. Four days of conferences, workshops, networking and a large exhibition will bring companies, institutions and experts from all over the world.
If you are planning your business trip, Le Stanze del Piccadilly is waiting for you in the historic centre of Genoa, on Via Antonio Gramsci: a smart base to work at the summit by day and enjoy the city by night.
BEST 2026 at a glance
- Dates: 16–19 November 2026. Accreditation opens on 16 November at 5:30 pm; conferences and expo run 17–19 November, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm.
- Venue: Pavilion B – Jean Nouvel, the “Blue Pavilion” of Fiera di Genova, Via dei Pescatori 33, on the new Waterfront di Levante.
- Key figures: 250 booths, 500 companies and 20,000 m² of exhibition space.
- Networking: happy hour on 17 and 18 November, 6:30–7:30 pm.
- Registration: required in advance on the official BEST website.
Practical tip: sessions use the Wordly simultaneous translation platform, so don’t forget to bring your own headphones. The preliminary programme is available on the official agenda page.
Jean Nouvel’s Blue Pavilion: a venue facing the sea
The heart of the Blue Economy Summit is the pavilion designed by Jean Nouvel, with its striking blue roof stretching out over the marina. It is the perfect setting to talk about ports, shipping, shipbuilding and innovation, with superyachts, quays and the open Mediterranean right outside.
A local secret: we took this photo from the Rotonda di Carignano, a viewpoint few visitors know about, overlooking the whole waterfront. If you have half an hour between sessions, it is well worth the detour.
Where to stay for the Blue Economy Summit Genoa
For a four-day event, the right accommodation makes all the difference. Here is why Le Stanze del Piccadilly works so well for BEST 2026:
- Central location: we are on Via Antonio Gramsci in the historic centre, close to Genova Piazza Principe station, the Aquarium and the Old Port. The Fiera pavilion is easy to reach by taxi or AMT city bus (a €2 ticket is valid for 110 minutes).
- Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms: peace and quiet after a long day of panels and meetings, plus a shared kitchen for an unhurried breakfast or a quick dinner.
- Ideal for company teams: we can host up to 20 guests, so exhibitors and delegations can stay together under one roof.
- Genoa after hours: step outside and you are in the caruggi, the medieval alleys full of focaccia bakeries, historic shops and bars around the Old Port. The best way to turn a business trip into a short city break.
Rooms in the centre go fast
The Waterfront di Levante is fast becoming Genoa’s stage for major events, as we saw with Euroflora. With an international crowd arriving for BEST and the summit just days away, we recommend booking as soon as possible.
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