Events & Conferences

Join many in Monterey, California, September 21–24, for OCEANS 2026 Monterey, sponsored by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES). Held at the Monterey Conference Center, this premier ocean technology event brings together global experts to explore the future of marine science, engineering, and sustainability. With over 500 technical papers, 100+ exhibitors, and a vibrant coastal setting, the conference offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate in one of North America’s leading ocean research hubs.

The World Offshore Week is a major event in Singapore and is described as the “#1 Meeting Place for the Offshore Oil, Energy and Marine Sectors.”

It is a large-scale gathering focused on connecting industry leaders, fostering learning, and shaping the future of the sector. The event features multiple dedicated tracks, including:

• Lowering emissions and driving renewable energy.
• Leveraging floating wind opportunities.
• Deepwater drilling and subsea engineering.
• Digitalizing offshore operations.
• Enhancing safety and efficiency.

The Offshore Support Vessel & Logistics Theatre, part of World Offshore Week 2026, is the premier meeting place for offshore vessel owners, operators, charterers, energy companies and solution providers. The event explores the latest strategies to enhance vessel performance, optimise logistics, strengthen supply chain resilience, and improve safety across offshore operations. Through expert-led presentations, real-world case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into fleet decarbonisation, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and the evolving demands of offshore energy. Join industry leaders from across the global offshore oil, gas and renewable energy sectors to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and discover innovative solutions shaping the future of offshore support vessels and marine logistics.

Held every two years in Brest, Sea Tech Week^® brings together the international marine and maritime community to showcase advances in marine science and technology. The program covers cross-cutting topics including space, the blue economy, artificial intelligence, the environment, navigation, and energy.

Researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, students, and institutional stakeholders come together for four days of exchange and collaboration. In 2026, more than 1,000 participants from over 15 countries are expected, with Portugal as the guest country of honor.

It’s happening in Brest, a port open to the world. Sea Tech Week^® is the flagship international event of Campus Mondial de la Mer, France’s leading network dedicated to ocean research and maritime innovation.

Join the MTS Uncrewed Maritime Systems Committee, in partnership with the MTS DC Section and the MTS Bio-Inspired Technologies Committee for a two and a half day TechSurge. This TechSurge will feature a carefully curated, single-track program focused on three core technical areas: Vehicles, Sensors, and Data. The agenda will include plenary speakers, moderated panel discussions, and contributed talks selected through a call for abstracts.

The Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) is an annual international forum, with representatives from over 25 countries that since 1970 has brought the marine minerals community together. UMC is the world’s largest gathering of ocean mineral stakeholders, including government, academic, and commercial sector 

professionals. Topics considered for the conference include:

• Geological and biological studies of marine minerals deposits and their associated biological communities.

• Regulatory considerations related to mineral resource and environmental impact assessment.

• Technological considerations related to scientific survey objectives and commercial recovery objectives.

• General policy considerations related to the long-term development of these resources.

• Other relevant topics.