On 1 October 2026, Nadir Kapetanović presented the Centre of Excellence MARBLE at the BEST4.0 Final Cross-Border Dissemination Event, held in Šibenik, Croatia, under the theme “Blue Economy in Different Dimensions: Innovation, Skills, Sustainability and Coastal Communities.”
The event, hosted by DIH Agrifood Croatia as part of the Interreg Italy–Croatia BEST4.0 project, brought together representatives of research institutions, businesses and innovation organisations to discuss digital transformation, sustainability and future opportunities in the Blue Economy.
In his presentation, “CoE MARBLE – Skills, Knowledge and Maritime Robotics for the Blue Economy,” Kapetanović introduced MARBLE’s activities and its role in advancing maritime robotics, strengthening research and innovation capacities, and supporting knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
The event also featured a panel discussion entitled “From Projects to Lasting Impact: What Does the Future Blue Economy Need?”, addressing the importance of innovation, skills development, cooperation and sustainable growth in coastal communities.
MARBLE’s participation highlighted the importance of connecting scientific excellence and technological innovation with the practical needs of the Blue Economy, contributing to a more innovative, competitive and sustainable maritime sector..
