OCEANS is an annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2026 Sanya, industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.
A premier partner event presented by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.
- Over 200 professionally reviewed technical papers, including sessions focused on local themes.
Plenary sessions with leaders from industry, academia, the military and government. - 50+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in products and services.
- A student poster session featuring outstanding projects from around the world and other student activities.
- Training Sessions, workshops, demonstrations, government listening sessions, social and networking opportunities, professional field trips …and much, much more.
The Call for Abstracts is open through 22 December 2025. OCEANS is seeking cutting-edge technical presentations with an emphasis on Deep-sea Technology, Marine Energy, and Ocean AI.
Past Events
- OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes, Chicago, United States, 29 September - 2 October 2025
- OCEANS 2025 Brest France, Brest, France, 16-20 June 2025
- OCEANS 2024 Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 23-26 September 2024