OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes Heads to Chicago for a Landmark Marine and Freshwater Technology Conference

12 August 2025

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The global ocean and freshwater community will converge in Chicago this fall for OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, taking place September 29 to October 2, 2025, at the iconic Navy Pier. Hosted in one of North America’s most strategically important freshwater regions, OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes will bring together experts, innovators, policymakers, and students to explore the latest advancements in marine and freshwater technology, research, and sustainable practices.

Organized by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), the OCEANS Conference series is recognized worldwide as a premier platform for advancing ocean and freshwater science, engineering, and policy.

The event will feature:

A high-energy exhibit hall
Cutting-edge technical sessions
Plenary presentations from leading voices in the field
On-water demonstrations
Interactive panels, workshops, and networking opportunities

Key initiatives include AquaHacking, the Smart Ships Coalition, and Lakebed 2030, focusing on lakebed mapping and next-generation marine technologies.

Exhibitor space and attendee registration are now open. For more information, visit greatlakes25.oceansconference.org.