He Spanish explorer, naturalist and popularizer Nacho Dean joins the lineup of speakers Blue Zone Forum 2025, which will be held from September 24 to 26 at the Cádiz Congress Palace. Recognized worldwide for being the first person to walk around the world and swim across the five continents, Dean will share his experience and vision in a key forum on the blue economy, innovation and sustainability.
A life of unique expeditions
Between 2013 and 2016, Nacho Dean traveled 33,000 kilometers on foot, crossing 31 countries and 4 continents to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of taking care of the planet. Later, he assumed the Nemo Expedition, a challenge with which he swam the five continents, becoming the first person in history to achieve both challenges.
Popularizer and international speaker
In addition to his expeditions, Nacho Dean has taught more than 300 international conferences, participated in events TEDx and published the book “Free and Wild: The Great Adventure of Around the World on Foot”. His career combines extreme adventure with teachings applicable to business leadership, personal entrepreneurship and change management.
Values that inspire
Your participation in the Blue Zone Forum 2025 reinforces the event's commitment to blue economy and sustainability. Dean defends the importance of a proactive attitude in the face of fear, resilience, teamwork and gratitude, promoting the idea that ambitious projects are a way to transform society and generate a positive impact on the planet.
The Blue Zone Forum – Navalia Meeting 2025 will bring together companies, institutions and experts in Cádiz to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the maritime sector under the motto “Building in blue”.
He Blue Zone Forum-Navalia Meeting 2025 is part of the project ZF Blue Core-Business Incubator 4.0, financed 85% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) within the Spanish Pluriregional Operational Program FEDER 2021-2027, through the INCYDE Foundation.
