Oceanology International

Oceanology International Forum 2026

Date: Tue, Mar 10, 2026 – Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Oceanology International Forum, held on 10–12 March 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom, focuses on ocean technology, marine science, hydrographic survey, subsea robotics, ocean observation systems and blue economy innovation. The exhibition features 500+ exhibitors and welcomes 8,000+ attendees from business, academia and government sectors. Organized by RX UK (Reed Exhibitions), the event connects the global marine science and ocean technology community, providing a platform for technical knowledge exchange, live on-water demonstrations and interactive seminars. The forum supports professionals involved in exploring, monitoring, developing and protecting the world’s oceans from seabed to surface.

Range of Exhibition

  • Autonomous & Robotic Systems: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), marine robotics platforms.
  • Surveying & Geophysical Technologies: Hydrographic survey systems, bathymetric survey equipment, geophysics services, sonar systems, survey equipment.
  • Ocean Observation & Measurement: Oceanography systems, sensors, measurement equipment, data acquisition and processing systems, environmental monitoring technologies.
  • Marine Engineering & Equipment: Marine engineering solutions, subsea cable systems, beacons and buoys, marine equipment and infrastructure components.
  • Imaging & Acoustic Systems: Marine cameras, acoustics technologies, sonar and integrated acoustic systems.

Conference Themes & Discussion Topics

  • Ocean Futures Theatre: Opening Keynote & Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration, Women in Industry, Ocean Enterprise / Industry Dialogues, Ocean Innovation, Blue Finance & Investment, Careers Panel
  • Coast Theatre: Coastal Zone Management, Marine Conservation at the Coast, Coastal Resilience, Ports and Terminals, Coastal Infrastructure Defence
  • Dockside Demonstrations & Workshops: Live demonstrations (Beex, Briggs Marine, Deep Trekker, Kongsberg, Teledyne Marine), Workshops (Kongsberg Workshop, Marine Technology Society Workshop, Seabed 2030 Workshop)
  • Technical Conference Tracks: Uncrewed Vehicles & Vessels: AUVs, ROVs, ASVs, Robotics, Ocean Observation & Measurement, Site Investigation: hydrographic, geophysical, geotechnical data, Marine Data, Analytics & AI, Navigation & Positioning, Asset Imaging, Integrity Monitoring & Metrology, Offshore Renewable Energy & Energy Transition, Offshore Energy, Maritime Domain Awareness, Ocean Exploration & Mapping, Underwater Communication.

Target Audience

Marine scientists, oceanographers, hydrographic surveyors, offshore engineers, government agencies, defence and maritime authorities, environmental monitoring specialists, subsea engineers, marine technology manufacturers, academic researchers.
Event Link
Exhibitors
500+
Audience
8000+
Access
Free Access, Pre Registeration Required
Event Type
Conference, International Exhibtion
Cycle
Every two years
Year Founded
1969
Language
English
Avenue
Address
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, England, UK
Subway
Elizabeth Line and DLR (Docklands Light Railway) at Custom House (West Entrance) and Prince Regent (East Entrance).
Bus
Routes 147, 241, 300, 325, 473, and 474 providing convenient connections to key nearby stops such as Prince Regent Station, Custom House Station, and the ExCeL campus

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