Glenn
Micallef.
Glenn Micallef is the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport.
He leads the Commission’s work to strengthen cultural and creative ecosystems, empower children and young people, advance the European Sport Model and embed long-term fairness into policy. He also heads initiatives on cyberbullying and works on strategic foresight to prepare for future challenges.
Prior to joining the Commission, he served as Chief of Staff and Sherpa to Malta’s Prime Minister and as Director-General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing EU coordination and major policy dossiers. He graduated from the University of Malta with degrees in economics and European law/politics”
The Next Generation of Maritime Decarbonisation: Skills, Innovation and Intergenerational Fairness
Maritime decarbonisation will shape the industries, careers and communities that the next generation inherits. This keynote places young people at the centre of that transition, examining the skills, opportunities and influence they need to help drive it. Commissioner Micallef will explore how education and research can respond to industry needs in maritime technology, clean energy and engineering, alongside clearer pathways for young innovators and entrepreneurs to enter the sector. With intergenerational fairness as a guiding principle, the address will consider how young people can have a meaningful voice in decisions with lasting economic, environmental and social consequences and how the transition can deliver credible opportunities across Europe and the Mediterranean.
