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How can innovation accelerate climate change mitigation and adaptation in Corsica? Following the March meeting in Borgo, local stakeholders are gathering in Bastia for an autumn event focusing on the decarbonisation of ports and maritime transport, electrification and artificial intelligence.
12
November
2026
11am–5pm
📍 Tour : Old Port, Quai de la Madonnetta, 20200 Bastia
📍 Conference : Bastia Citadel, Place du Donjon, 20200 Bastia
WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT?
As key players in innovation and the energy transition sector on the island, the Capenergies Competitiveness Cluster and the Corsican Economic Development Agency invite you to another day of discussion and networking.
Reducing emissions and preparing the region for the effects of climate change: Corsica has the assets and committed stakeholders needed to meet this dual challenge. This event highlights the innovations that are making a tangible contribution to this cause, from decarbonising port operations to the electrification of transport, including the role of artificial intelligence.
📌 FOLLOWING ON FROM THE EVENT IN MARCH
Last March in Borgo, the first Ghjurnata provided an overview of the energy sectors in Corsica. The autumn edition builds on these discussions, moving from observations to solutions.
Businesses, local authorities, project leaders and innovation stakeholders: come and engage with local decision-makers, discover solutions being implemented in Corsica and identify your future partners.
PROGRAMME (11.00 – 17.00)
⚓ 11.00 am: TOUR OF THE ALBA
©️📷 Bastia Maritime College
On the sidelines of the event, participants are invited to board a’ALBA, the training vessel of the Lycée Professionnel Maritime et Aquacole (LPMA) in Bastia.
Opened in November 2024, ALBA is the France’s first electro-hydrogen-powered training vessel for the fishing industry.
This visit will provide an opportunity to see first-hand how hydrogen is integrated on board, and how Corsica is already training the maritime professionals of tomorrow. A perfect example of innovation working for the climate!
🤝 12 noon: WELCOME AND LUNCH COCKTAIL RECEPTION
An opportunity for discussion and networking at the Bastia Museum.
🏛️ 2.00 pm: OFFICIAL OPENING
- Virginie BOLLINI, ADEME
- Paul-François DE ZERBI, ADEC
- Annaïk JUHUETTE-JOUENNE, CAPENERGIES
- Christian MARIANI, AUE
- Aline RINAGEL-HOFFMANN, MEDEF CORSICA
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS
- Ports and maritime transport : decarbonising transport and port operations
- Fabien AGOSTINI, Director of Operations at Corsica Ferries
- Arthur DEWALLES, Environmental and Sustainable Development Engineer, Corsica Linea
- Joseph PAOLI, Port of Bastia
- Artificial intelligence : a tool to support the energy transition
- Eric FERRARI, Director of Digital Development at the Collectivité de Corse
- Aurélien ONIMUS, entrepreneur and consultant specialising in innovation and AI
- Bastien POGGI, Director Paoli Tech Engineering School
- Electrification : accelerating the transition to electric vehicles in Corsica
- Vincent ARSIGNY, Secretary-General of the Conference of the Parties on Ecological Transition (COP in Corsica)
- Virginie BOLLINI, Coordinator of the Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Unit, DR Corsica, ADEME
- Olivier RATIER, Head of Department, Directorate for Territorial Resilience, Bastia Urban Community
- Romain BONIFACI, Deputy Head of the Territorial Planning and Sustainable Development Department, EDF
For further information, please contact :
Valentina VOLOGNI
Corsica Regional Delegate
Capenergies competitiveness cluster
valentina.vologni@capenergies.fr
Valérie LUST SERPAGGI
Project Officer – Ecosystems, Economic Action Directorate
Corsican Economic Development Agency
valerie.lust-serpaggi@adec.corsica
