Ocean Technology Industries to Gather at the Oceanology Asia 2025 in Shanghai

22 August 2025

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Oceanology Asia 2025 (OA 2025) will be held on October 22–24, 2025, at the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing (CECIS, Shanghai). As one of the grand gatherings focusing on ocean technologies and developments, OA 2025 is expected to attract over 200 global exhibitors from oceanology-related industries and 5,000+ participants, including academics and user representatives worldwide. The event aims to foster close communication in the ocean tech community through exhibitions, meetings, forums, special dialogues, and business matchmaking sessions. Don't Miss Out: Limited Exhibitor Spaces Available. Register for Free Now!

200+ Industry Leaders Unveiling Full-Chain Innovations

More than 200 enterprises from over 20 countries and regions will gather at OA 2025 to showcase cutting-edge products across the entire marine industry chain.

Leading participants such as Beijing Andastrong Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Sea&streamTechnology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Topsun Marine Tech Co., Ltd., Ocean Physics Technology Ltd., Qingdao Pengpai Ocean Exploration Technologies Co., Ltd., Shandong Future Robot Co., Ltd., Wuxi Haiying-cal Tec Marine Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongsheng Ocean Technology (Hunan) Co., Ltd. (English alphabetic order) will present a wide array of innovative solutions.

The event will highlight both breakthrough independent R&D achievements from Chinese companies and agency products from world-renowned international brands. This convergence not only underscores China’s growing strength in marine technology but also opens significant opportunities for global collaboration, fostering deeper exchanges and coordinated development within the international ocean tech community.

5,000+ Visitors to Explore Multi-Dimensional Business Opportunities

Over 5,000 industry professionals are expected to attend, featuring key decision-makers from maritime government bodies and institutions, technical specialists in ocean observation and surveying, association experts, as well as executives, R&D leads, and engineers from global marine tech enterprises—all arriving with targeted procurement needs.

A highlight of this year’s edition is the launch of a dual-format matchmaking system—“1vs1 Meetings” and “1vs N Group Matching”. The “Blue Whale Club” will gather high-intent buyers from across the international marine sector to accurately connect supply and demand. Augmented by Virtual Booth Tour, OA Talk, the expo delivers layered offline and online engagement platforms designed to help participants efficiently achieve business goals and uncover new collaboration opportunities.

10+ Conference Forums to Gather Global Ocean Tech Leaders

The event will feature 11 concurrent conferences, including OA Plenary: The 2025 World Ocean Science and Technology Conference, and a series of tech conferences. Structured around three themes: Cutting-edge Technologies, Deep-sea Applications, and Green Development, these sessions will highlight the latest developments in the global ocean industry and cover a wide variety of key topics such as: Navigation & Positioning, Ocean Observation & Measurement, ROV/AUV/UUV, Marine Renewables, Marine Mineral Exploration, AI & Ocean, Marine Scientific Research, Overseas Promotion for Chinese Marine Instruments and Equipment.

Confirmed guest speakers include: Stephen Hall, Former Chief Executive of SUT, SaltwaterSteve Ocean Consultancy/Seabed 2030; Andrew Lipman, Director of Subsea and Mining Operations of the ABS(China) Ltd.; Lars Johanning, Professor of Ocean Technology; Associated Head of School – Research, University of Plymouth, UK; International Co-Director of China Council for International Cooperation on Environmental Development (CCICED), Task Team 2 Ocean Energy; Zhen Hu, Deputy Chief Designer of the Jiaolong Manned Submersible, Chief Designer of the Shenhai Yongshi Manned Submersible, Researcher of the China Ship Scientific Research Center; Zhenhong Du, Dean of the School of Earth Sciences at Zhejiang University, Professor, PhD Supervisor; Ge Chen, Director of the Digital Ocean Committee of the Chinese National Committee of International Society for Digital Earth, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Ocean University of China; Lixin Xu, Dean of Marine Technology Institute at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Executive Director of Jiangsu Marine Technology Innovation Center; Yunlu Cui, Chief Engineer of Detection Technology of Center of Ocean Expedition at Sun Yat-sen University; Lin Cui, Deputy Director of the Marine Technology Innovation Centre-Yangtze Delta, Researcher.

Together, they will share the latest research outcomes and pioneering technologies, analyze challenges and opportunities in marine sci-tech development, and provide forward-looking insights aimed at guiding the future of the industry.

Driven by both global carbon neutrality efforts and rapid advances in marine technology, OA 2025 will serve as a pivotal platform for global innovation, industry dialogue, and international collaboration. We warmly invite marine technology companies, research institutions, and professionals from around the world to join us—explore emerging business opportunities, discover cutting-edge technologies, and become part of a gathering that’s shaping the future of ocean industries.

For more information: https://www.oceanologyasia.com/en/