2026 Big Blue, Green Tomorrow: Connecting the Dots

Presented in Partnership by the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative & the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA 02540

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About Big Blue, Green Tomorrow 2026

Big Blue is where we SHARE enthusiasm for great ideas, successes, and opportunities. We illuminate the way for others, extend a hand for them to join us. Big Blue bridges the divide between educators at all levels and our region’s coastal employers by highlighting their shared goals and by providing new resources.

 Big Blue is where we CONNECT with one another across industries, jobs, generations, interests, and experiences. We amplify our impact through our collaborations. Big Blue invites industry leaders to discuss important and sometimes controversial topics leading to strong, open channels of communication around issues that significantly impact our region.

Big Blue is where we INSPIRE hope and confidence. Where we motivate others to take action, to become part of something bigger than ourselves, and to find out place in the BIG BLUE that surrounds us. Big Blue inspires us to think seriously about the future by revealing the wonder that already exists today.

Big Blue Conference is the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation's annual industry conference curated to spark conversations and inspire actions relevant to the vitality of Cape Cod and the surrounding Blue Economy.

New in 2026: We’re partnering with the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative to bring you “Green Tomorrow” on Day 2 of Big Blue. Green Tomorrow will focus on climate impacts, mitigation and action across our blue regions. 

Join us!

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Big Blue, Green Tomorrow 2-Day Conference Bundle

Day 1: Tuesday, April 28 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Day 2: Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Enjoy two days of engaging talks and the conference expo, which will feature exhibitors and a chance to be creative! This year’s Expo features a community mural project with artist Jackie Reeves, letters to the environment with Boston-based artist Rajji Desai to accompany her postage-stamp themed art series, and some small creations you can take home too. Check back soon for updates on our conference programming.

Two-day ticket bundle: $85

Complimentary lunch and snacks available on both days, as well as breakfast on Day 2.

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Day 1: Big Blue

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 9 AM – 4 PM

Highlights: Keynote speaker and CEO of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, John Pappalardo, makes his Big Blue debut to share his perspective on how the Blue Economy and Green Economy are connected through what he calls the “Aqua Economy." Check back soon for program details.

1 Day Pass: $45; students attend free

Complimentary lunch and snacks will be available.

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Day 2: Green Tomorrow

Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 AM – 4 PM

Let’s shine a light on the businesses and institutions that prioritize waste reduction, local food harvesting, and building coalitions around issues that impact the land, the sea, and our neighborhoods across the region. Together, we can see the path to a green tomorrow. Check back soon for program details.

1 Day Pass: $45; students attend free

Complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available.

Support Big Blue Green 2026

Your support will help us support programming, provide complementary lunch and refreshments, and offer free admission for students attending the conference. Thank you in advance for supporting Big Blue, Green Tomorrow: Connecting the Dots.

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