Each OCEANS event attracts over 2,000 attendees from more than 40 countries, representing academia, industry, and government. Presented by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), the OCEANS Conference series remains a premier international platform for advancing ocean science, engineering, and policy.
This four-day event will feature:
- A high-energy exhibit hall showcasing over 50 exhibitors introducing cutting-edge products and services.
- Extensive peer-reviewed technical sessions with more than 400 papers covering themes such as deep-sea exploration, marine energy, ocean AI, and underwater sensor networks.
- Plenary presentations from leading voices across industry, academia, and government.
- Student poster competition and interactive sessions geared toward the next generation of marine technologists.
- Networking opportunities, field trips, and hands-on demonstrations in one of the world’s most compelling marine research locales.
Event Highlights
- Integrating “Hainan elements” to empower industrial upgrading: Showcasing Hainan’s achievements in deep-sea equipment, materials, communications, vessels, offshore gear, and marine services, plus local innovations in deep-sea farming, artificial reefs, Arctic diving, and ecological conservation.
- New strategic opportunities: Seminars, policy talks, and achievement matching to boost R&D, build offshore test sites, and plan deep-sea clusters, creating a “new marine economic growth engine.”
- Cutting-edge tech pavilion: Featuring deep-sea archaeological discoveries, AI-driven exploration, AUV advancements, new submersible designs, and marine drone applications.
“OCEANS 2026 Sanya is a catalyst for global collaboration,” said General Chair Prof. Yijun. “By bringing together diverse communities, we aim to accelerate innovation and create actionable solutions for the ocean challenges of today and tomorrow.”
For full conference and registration information, visit: https://sanya26.oceansconference.org
