Upcoming Events & Conferences

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.
https://www.underwaterminerals.org/

Join us for OCEANS 2024 Halifax, the premier event for marine technologists, engineers, students, and policymakers worldwide. Presented by The Marine Technology Society and IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, this four-day gathering brings together industry thought leaders to discuss cutting-edge topics and trends, fostering a community of learning and innovation. With over 500 professionally reviewed technical papers, plenary sessions featuring leaders from industry, academia, and government, and a bustling exhibition floor with 100+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, there’s something for everyone.

Our theme, “Aligning Diverse Communities for Tomorrow’s Ocean,” underscores our commitment to inclusivity and collaboration as we tackle the challenges facing our marine environment. From offshore wind energy to aquaculture, our program covers a wide range of emerging topics, complemented by workshops, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Set in Halifax, a vibrant blue economy hub known for its warmth and hospitality, OCEANS 2024 Halifax promises to be an unforgettable experience. Join us this September 23-26 and be part of shaping the future of our oceans.

The Marine Energy Transition Forum returns to The Port of Antwerp-Bruges in October 2024 to pick up the key threads of the complicated and evolving debate on shipping’s energy transition.

Sea Tech Week^® is an international event dedicated to marine and maritime science and technology. It attracts every 2 years 1,200 top international experts to Brest, France, representing a wide variety of ocean-related disciplines.

Sea Tech Week^® is organized by Technopôle Brest-Iroise through Campus mondial de la mer, France’s premier community of experts in studying and working with the ocean, located at the tip of Brittany.

For more than 20 years in Brest, France, Sea Tech Week^® has forged and strengthened international collaboration, research and business in marine science and technology.

For this new edition, Ireland is the country of honor with the theme of Maritime safety and security.

From October 20-22, 2024, MOC | Mediterranean Offshore Conference will once again take center stage at the prestigious Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center in Alexandria, Egypt. Organized under the esteemed patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, MOC has been a cornerstone event since its inception in 2000, serving as the premier offshore gathering of the Egyptian Ministry and the Petroleum Sector.

MOC is a vital platform uniting all regional energy stakeholders to explore the vast potential of the Mediterranean region. Join us to exchange insights, foster collaborations, and pioneer innovative solutions for offshore energy challenges.

MOC gathers EPC oil and gas companies, service providers, manufacturers, and offshore industry suppliers to showcase technologies, share expertise, and forge strategic partnerships driving the future of offshore energy.

Contact details: [email protected]

Date: October 21 – 23, 2024

• Conference registration starts on October 21 at 12PM
• Conference final dinner ends on October 23 at 8PM

Location: Villa Romanazzi Carducci, Bari, Italy

Website: FloatMed 2024 – Mediterranean Offshore Wind and Solar Conference (float-med.com)

Event Description: FloatMed is a conference targeted towards bringing together different industry leaders, developers, researchers, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of offshore wind and solar development in the Mediterranean. Technical and non-technical presentations from different vessel companies, University professors, country ambassadors and legal experts to highlight a few.

Uncover groundbreaking ideas that will help shape the future for offshore industries. An exceptional opportunity to learn, collaborate and grow your businesses and connections.

Should you have any questions regarding the schedule, sponsorships, or speaking opportunities, please contact [email protected].

This event is dedicated to convening top developers, government officials, and key stakeholders across the industry who are working to achieve the full promise of US offshore wind.

The annual Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition is the meeting point for the whole ocean energy sector.

Network, raise your profile and learn about the latest industry developments via their program.

Produced by the same team as WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com, The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them.

The International WorkBoat Boat Show is right around the corner and it’s never too early to secure your pass and start planning for your time in the Big Easy.

It’s not every day that you are surrounded by peers who “do what you do.” The International WorkBoat Show is a unique opportunity to come together with like-minded individuals to network, receive industry updates, and learn about the latest products on display throughout the exhibit hall. From productive days on the show floor to nights with colleagues, new friends and great food, there is nothing quite like it.

OEEC serves as an essential gathering point for professionals, experts and companies active in the offshore energy sector and beyond. Covering a diverse spectrum, which includes offshore wind, hydrogen, oil & gas and marine energy. OEEC offers a platform for these industry stakeholders to come together, ignite innovation and shape the future of the energy transition.

With expert speakers, interactive exhibits and unparalleled networking opportunities, this event is an opportunity to stay in the curve in the offshore energy game.

Subsea Expo is the unmissable annual 3-day subsea exhibition and conference taking place at P&J Live in Aberdeen, 18 – 20 February 2025. It is completely free to attend.

The conference runs multiple parallel sessions and attracts a broad range of experts to discuss the challenges facing the industry, new and transformational technologies, AI, electrification, energy transition and the path to net zero, among other topics.

The exhibition is a quality-focused event showcasing the capabilities, innovations and cutting-edge technologies of the underwater sectors, with around 150 exhibitors and 6,000 delegates in attendance over the course of the 3-day show.

Taking place alongside Subsea Expo, the Subsea Expo Awards dinner is an opportunity to join friends, colleagues and peers in celebrating the accomplishments of the industry’s standout individuals and companies and is held at P&J Live in Aberdeen each year.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this crucial subsea calendar event.

Welcome back to the 3rd annual conference on Deep Sea Minerals, in Bergen, Norway. The first two conferences saw massive attendance by representatives from the nascent deep sea mineral ecosystem, including mining companies, service companies, academia, as well as politicians, environmentalists, authorities, and people with a background in law and finance. Coupled with the need for the industry to network, share and learn from each other and the best, we are confident that another well-attended and exciting conference lies ahead of us.