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Experience the power of the sea

Blue week 2026

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Discover how the sea is shaping our energy future. During Blue Week, The Hague comes alive with exhibitions, talks, innovation tours, family activities and the world's leading conference on ocean energy. Join us to explore how clean energy from water, together with wind and solar, is building a more sustainable future.

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What is happening

Blue Week 2026 brings the power of the ocean to The Hague. Explore exhibitions, films, talks and hands-on activities that reveal how the sea is driving innovation, sustainable energy and the future of our blue economy.

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  • Scheveningen Innovation Harbour Tour
    Scheveningen Innovation Harbour Tour
    Sun 04 Oct
    Campus@Sea Hellingweg 9C
    04 Oct 2026, 08:00 – 18:00
    Campus@Sea Hellingweg 9C, Hellingweg 9C, 2583 DZ Den Haag, Netherlands
    A visit to Port of Scheveningen highlighting maritime innovation, offshore demonstration capacity and blue economy entrepreneurship
  • Flagship Tour Southern Delta
    Flagship Tour Southern Delta
    Thu 08 Oct
    Den Haag Centraal
    08 Oct 2026, 08:30 – 18:30
    Den Haag Centraal, Kon. Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA Den Haag, Netherlands
    A flagship tour through the Dutch Delta Works and marine energy heritage sites. Hosts: Peter Scheijgrond, Bluespring + Reinier Rijke, Water2Energy
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International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE OEE)

During Blue Week, The Hague also hosts the International Conference on Ocean Energy & Ocean Energy Europe (ICOE OEE 2026) from 5–7 October. The conference brings together the international ocean energy community for three days of knowledge sharing, innovation and networking.

For the full conference programme, registration and exhibition information, please visit the ICOE OEE website.

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Discover how the sea is shaping our energy future. During Blue Week, The Hague comes alive with exhibitions, talks, innovation tours, family activities and the world's leading conference on ocean energy. Join us to explore how clean energy from water, together with wind and solar, is building a more sustainable future.

  • Photo exhibition Provincie Huis Zuid Holland
    Photo exhibition Provincie Huis Zuid Holland
    Sat 15 Aug
    Provincial House South Holland
    15 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 08 Oct 2026, 23:00
    Provincial House South Holland, Zuid Hollandplein 1, 2596 AW Den Haag, Netherlands
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  • Photo exhibition gemeentehuis
    Photo exhibition gemeentehuis
    Mon 14 Sept
    The Hague Municipality
    14 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 20 Sept 2026, 23:00
    The Hague Municipality, Spui 70, 2511 BT Den Haag, Netherlands
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Blue Week brings together a wide range of public and professional experiences, including:

  • City-wide exhibitions on ocean innovation

  • Interactive public programmes and family activities

  • Innovation tours and behind-the-scenes site visits

  • Talks, panels and expert discussions

  • Collaboration with museums and cultural spaces

  • Networking events across sectors

Throughout the week, the city becomes a living showcase of the blue economy — connecting citizens, science and industry.

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