The Energy Transition Partnership is inviting attendees to explore strategies and solutions to accelerate the energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture. More details will be coming soon.

• Date: February 17, 2026
• Type: Open

The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community.  Why Attend OSM26 A Global Gathering: In 2024, nearly 6,000 attendees from 60 countries came together to advance ocean science. Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the (...) Read more.

• Date: February 22, 2026 - February 27, 2026
• Type: Open

European Ocean Days 2026 will take place from 2–6 March 2026. The European Ocean Days is an annual week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions relevant to maritime topics. Each day features distinct sessions focused on various (...) Read more.

• Date: March 02, 2026 - March 06, 2026
• Type: Open

The EU Blue Parks Community is hosting its next workshop ‘Open dialogue: Next steps for the European Blue Parks initiative’ as part of the European Ocean Days. The event will explore and discuss the next steps of the Community in the deployment phase of Mission Ocean and (...) Read more.

• Date: March 04, 2026
• Type: Open

The 4th Annual Forum of the EU Mission ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’ will take place on 5 March 2026 at the Charlemagne building in Brussels, as part of the European Ocean Days (2-6 March). This edition marks a key milestone as the Mission enters its deployment phase.  Discover (...) Read more.

• Date: March 05, 2026
• Type: Open

The Brazilian National Institute for Ocean Research (INPO), in collaboration with Mara Consultants are inviting participants to the third BBNJ Symposium: “The Role of Science and Knowledge in BBNJ Implementation”, to be held at the Museo de Amanhã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This event will (...) Read more.

• Date: March 10, 2026 - March 12, 2026
• Type: Open

2026 marks the finish line for these three projects, which have worked intensively towards the realisation of regenerative low-trophic aquaculture in the Baltic Sea and viable routes to market, as well as generating consumer awareness in schools and local communities. (...) Read more.

• Date: March 10, 2026
• Type: Open

“Climate Neutral Blue Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change under the EU Cities and Ocean Missions – Η Λεμεσός στην Πορεία για την Κλιματική Ουδετερότητα” is an Ιnternational Conference organised by the Municipality of Limassol in the framework of the EU Mission for 100 (...) Read more.

• Date: March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026
• Type: Open

The Black Sea Blue Economy Summit aims to highlight the region's sustainable development vision and strategic investment potential on a global scale. The conference topics include: Blue Economy Overview and Global Trends; Maritime and Logistics; Sustainable Tourism and Blue Economy; Marine Technologies and Defense (...) Read more.

• Date: March 25, 2026 - March 31, 2026
• Type: Open

10th UfM Working Group on Environment - 15 April 2026, 9:30-13:30 CET - Online (by invitation only)

• Date: April 15, 2026
• Type: By Invitation Only

The European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS) conference offers an opportunity to discuss how well our Ocean monitoring and forecasting are supporting societal and policy needs. The event facilitates dialogue among a broad range of Ocean observing and forecasting stakeholders, towards a fit-for-purpose Ocean information delivery. (...) Read more.

• Date: May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026
• Type: Open

The EMD 2026 is organised by the European Commission, the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Limassol Municipality. This event's programme will showcase plenary sessions with keynote speeches on the latest developments of European maritime policies, workshops organised by maritime stakeholders, an exhibition, etc. In (...) Read more.

• Date: May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026
• Type: Open

The OCEANOISE Conference Series brings together international experts working on ocean noise to exchange knowledge and discuss recent developments in science, technology, and regulation. The conference will take place in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona), Spain, from 25 to 29 May (...) Read more.

• Date: May 25, 2026 - May 29, 2026
• Type: Open

The Waves of Change: AI for the ocean and coastal territories Forum will explore AI as one of the tools used to better understand, protect, and support marine and coastal ecosystems and accelerate solutions.  Join this Forum for collective intelligence (...) Read more.

• Date: June 01, 2026 - June 03, 2026
• Type: Open

The next edition of ISOBAY will be held from 16 to 18 June 2026, hosted by AZTI. This international symposium brings together researchers and professionals to exchange knowledge and advances in the oceanography of the Bay of Biscay and surrounding regions. The (...) Read more.

• Date: June 16, 2026 - June 18, 2026
• Type: Open

The EU Macro‑Regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026 will take place on 1–2 July 2026 in Brussels. This event is co‑organised by  DG MARE and EU in my Region. The event will explore shared challenges and opportunities across Europe’s macro‑regional and (...) Read more.

• Date: July 01, 2026 - July 02, 2026
• Type: Open

You are invited to participate in ECSA 61 and contribute your recent findings in all aspects of coastal and estuarine sciences. Building on the results of several Horizon Europe projects it is a unique opportunity to show the most recent advances (...) Read more.

• Date: August 24, 2026 - August 27, 2026
• Type: Open

The next CommOCEAN conference will take place 2-3 September 2026 in the beautiful coastal city of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. The University of Bergen will host the conference on behalf of the Norwegian Marine University Consortium. More information will be up soon on the CommOCEAN webpage.

• Date: September 02, 2026 - September 03, 2026
• Type: Open

The International Conference on Ocean Energy Ocean Energy Europe (ICOE OEE 2026) is the place to showcase your recent technical developments, lessons learnt, achievements and important discussions. Joining the most important events in the sector, it is a unique opportunity to (...) Read more.

• Date: October 05, 2026 - October 07, 2026
• Type: Open

This international meeting focuses on showcasing the latest breakthroughs and innovations driving the blue economy and brings together researchers, industry leaders, technology developers, public authorities, and investors. Exhibitors benefit from unique visibility among a high-level audience combining business to business opportunities with scientific excellence. Participants attend to explore, connect, and engage with the technologies, services, and research shaping the sustainable ocean of tomorrow.  Booth booking are now open. Find out more here.

• Date: October 06, 2026 - October 08, 2026
• Type: Open

The 9th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals (9th ISDSC) will take place from 2-5 November 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. This will be the first time the ISDSC is hosted in the Mediterranean Sea. Registration and abstract submission are now open! Early (...) Read more.

• Date: November 02, 2026 - November 05, 2026
• Type: Open

The seventh edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (WCMB 2026) will be held in Bruges,  Belgium, hosted by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). The conference has been endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Event. Taking place midway through the Decade, it will provide a (...) Read more.

• Date: November 17, 2026 - November 20, 2026
• Type: Open

The 7th edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be organized in Bruges between November 17th and 20th 2026. Find out more about the venue here. The WCMB 2026 will fly the UN Ocean Decade flag, as it has been endorsed (...) Read more.

• Date: November 17, 2026 - November 20, 2026
• Type: Open

AlgaEurope is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialization and interact with over 400 key players from more than 45 countries. One of the key success factors of AlgaEurope is the close cooperation between EABA (...) Read more.

• Date: December 08, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• Type: Open

Co-organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), and the City of Rio de Janeiro, the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference will build on the outcomes of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, Spain, (...) Read more.

• Date: April 07, 2027 - April 09, 2027
• Type: Open