MARBLES Stakeholder Summit: Transforming Marine Biodiversity into Innovation

MARBLES Stakeholder Summit

Transforming Marine Biodiversity into Innovation

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, the Netherlands

Join us for the MARBLES Stakeholder Summit - an immersive, industry-focused event bringing together leaders from aquaculture, agrochemicals, biopharma, the blue economy, global funding initiatives and policy–industry interfaces. This one‑day summit marks the culmination of the EU-funded MARBLES project and showcases how marine biodiversity can unlock new horizons for sustainable innovation.

Hosted at the renowned Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the Summit invites participants to explore cutting‑edge marine drug discovery, engage with scientific and industry pioneers and shape the future legacy of marine bio-innovation.

Why attend?

Marine biodiversity represents one of the world’s most powerful yet underexplored engines of innovation. As the MARBLES project reaches its conclusion, this Summit provides:

• Exclusive insight into the project’s scientific breakthroughs and achievements
• Direct access to industry, policy and research leaders shaping marine biotechnology
• Interactive discussions exploring pathways from discovery to market
• Networking opportunities designed to spark cross‑sector collaboration
• Forward-looking perspectives on funding, marine biodiversity policy and long-term project legacy

Who should attend?

This Summit is ideal for stakeholders across:

• Aquaculture and marine biotechnology
• Agrochemical and biopharma industries
• Blue economy and ocean innovation ventures
• Policy, regulation and governance
• Philanthropic and global funding organisations
• Research institutions and universities

If you’re working at the interface of innovation, sustainability, marine resources or health, this event belongs on your calendar.

What to expect

• Inspiring talks from key industry and scientific speakers
• High-impact panel discussions bridging research, industry and policy
• Space for deep networking with innovators, funders, policymakers, and thought leaders
• Insight-rich research highlights from the MARBLES project
• Conversations focused on sustainability, real-world applications, and market uptake

Morning Session - MARBLES Highlights: Marine Drug Discovery

Diving into the scientific achievements of the MARBLES consortium:

• Breakthroughs in marine bioresources
• Innovative solutions, tools and workflows for marine drug discovery
• Key talks from leading researchers
• Panel discussions and interactive Q&A

Afternoon Session - MARBLES Legacy: Industry and Policy

Looking towards the future of marine innovation:

• Key talks from industry leaders
• Exploration of regulatory and policy landscapes
• MARBLES lessons learned and long-term impact
• Opportunities for new partnerships and collaborative pathways

Venue

The Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden is a world-class venue dedicated to understanding and preserving biodiversity - an inspiring setting for conversations about marine innovation and global impact.

Be part of the future of marine innovation

The MARBLES Stakeholder Summit is your opportunity to influence the next era of marine biotechnology, forge new partnerships and help shape policies and funding landscapes that support sustainable innovation.

Don’t miss this unique event, if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time, registration closes in one week on Wednesday 18 March!