On the 3rd of October, Vesna Kuralt, Project Manager of REMEDIES, presented our program during the Plastic Pollution session of “Restoring our Ocean and Waters by 2030: Empowering the Visionaries of Tomorrow” event in Milan. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the University of Milan Bicocca, in collaboration with Liceo Scientifico Vittorio Veneto and the European Commission, experienced scientists and industry experts, students, and early-career researchers had the chance to exchange knowledge and inspire creative solutions of students pitching for more sustainable future of our oceans. The goal of the event was to promote a dialogue and debate with our future ocean and water stewards and leaders around new scientific advances, innovation activities and solutions in support of implementing the European Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030.