Event Snapshot
Location: World Trade Center, CDMX, Mexico
Date: October 2026
Host: BlueOcean.Eco (by RAC)
Partners: Save Our Sharks, ADEX Asia
Theme: Restore. Rethink. Regenerate.
Aligned with: UN SDG 14 – Life Below Water
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Why Attend
Join the movement that’s reshaping our relationship with the ocean. Whether you're an innovator, academic, community leader, artist, or entrepreneur — this is your platform to co-create ocean solutions.
Opportunities for:
Innovators: Pitch your eco-tech or join CoralHackathons
NGOs & Communities: Connect to funding & mentorship
Academics: Share research, influence marine policy
Creators: Exhibit ocean-themed art
Tourism Leaders: Showcase sustainable travel models
Key Features
Blue Carbon Credits Forum
Ocean Innovation Zone
Youth for the Ocean Summit
Reef & Mangrove Labs
Dive Culture Showcases (with ADEX Asia)
Ocean Gastronomy Pavilion
Concerts & Ocean Cinema Nights
Who’s Behind the Fest?
BOF 2026 is spearheaded by BlueOcean.Eco, a dynamic spin-off platform of the Reef Aquaculture Conservancy (RAC).
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The festival is made possible through a powerful alliance with key partners, including ADEX Asia, Saving Our Sharks, the Blue Carbon Institute, various UN agencies and embassies, as well as organizations from the dive and tourism sectors. It also brings together a diverse network of artists, scientists, and community leaders, all united by a shared commitment to ocean innovation and sustainability.
Impact Goals
BOF 2026 is driven by a clear set of impact goals aimed at creating meaningful change for our oceans and coastal communities. The festival seeks to scale the blue economy as a nature-positive model, expand access to blue carbon innovation, and empower youth and local communities. It also aims to promote sustainable dive tourism while celebrating the richness of ocean heritage and culture.
FAQs
What is BOF 2026?
A global celebration of ocean innovation and sustainable economies.
When and where is it?
October 2026, WTC Mexico City.
Who can join?
Open to all — from scientists to storytellers.
How do I apply?
Newsletter subscribers get first access to the open call in Jan 2026.
Closing
BOF 2026 marks the beginning of a decade of regeneration.
Be the tide that turns the future.