With a mission to drive real-world change across global marine, coastal and offshore sectors, Oceanology International has revealed the industry leaders and experts who will inspire and inform audiences during its renowned conference program this March.
The high-profile speakers, moderators and panelists taking to the stage at the London Excel event will converge to deliver insights and opinion on the critical themes which are defining the future of ocean technology and shaping the trajectory of the ocean economy.
In response to the urgent challenges facing our coasts, the new COAST conference track focuses on innovations in various domains including Coastal Zone Management, Protecting the Environment in Coastal Waters, Coastal Resilience, Ports and Terminals and Coastal Infrastructure Protection.
The full Oi conference programme features a diverse schedule of technical sessions and keynote presentations at the Ocean Futures Theatre stage, COAST Theatre and other locations.
In addition to the coastal focus, further key topics include the latest applications and innovations in uncrewed vehicles and vessels, and new insights and research into the factors impacting the development of the future ocean economy.
There will be deep dives into a range of other technical topics including: Hydrography, Geophysics, & Geotechnics; Site Investigation; Ocean Observation; Maritime Domain Awareness; Offshore Energy; Marine Data, Analytics, & AI; Underwater Communication & Navigation; Ocean Exploration.
Across three days of technical, strategic and policy-focused content, the Oi26 conference provides attendees and new ocean enterprises with a unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies, market trends and strategies, and to network with prominent specialists and thought-leaders.
Mehraj Hassan, Oi26 Conference Manager, added: “The conference program is a crucial component of Oi’s commitment to foster learning and connection. This year, our full conference program will reflect the latest topics impacting future ocean technology and economic needs. It will encompass original content aimed at improving strategies for exploring, protecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways.”
Powering the future ocean economy through unparalleled opportunities for business, networking and collaboration, Oceanology International 2026 has opened visitor registration via the Oi26 website.
