upcoming events & conferences

The American Fisheries Annual Meeting is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the science, management, and future of aquatic resources. Join thousands of fisheries professionals, researchers, educators, students, and industry partners in Columbus, Ohio, for an exciting week of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration. This dynamic meeting features cutting-edge research presentations, engaging symposia, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking discussions addressing today’s most pressing fisheries challenges and opportunities. Attendees will gain valuable professional development, expand their networks, and explore the latest technologies and services in a bustling trade show. Whether you’re advancing your career, sharing your work, or shaping the future of fisheries conservation, the American Fisheries Annual Meeting delivers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and lead within the fisheries community.

Join us in Brest, France, for the ICES Annual Science Conference 2026!

From 15–18 September 2026, marine scientists, policymakers, industry representatives, and students from around the world will come together to share the latest research, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations. Hosted at Le Quartz Scene National in the heart of Brest, the ASC 2026 will feature inspiring keynote speakers, 18 theme sessions, 7 network sessions, poster presentations, and a dynamic programme of social and networking events.

Share your science and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our oceans. #ICESASC26

Join many in Monterey, California, September 21–24, for OCEANS 2026 Monterey, sponsored by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES). Held at the Monterey Conference Center, this premier ocean technology event brings together global experts to explore the future of marine science, engineering, and sustainability. With over 500 technical papers, 100+ exhibitors, and a vibrant coastal setting, the conference offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate in one of North America’s leading ocean research hubs.

The Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference (IceFish), is a long-running and well-respected exhibition, first held in 1984. The exhibition offers a proven platform to build business networks and to learn the latest in the fisheries, value added and processing industries, as well as the rapidly developing aquaculture sector.

The 15th edition will take place in Kópavogur, just outside Reykjavik from 22-24 September 2026. IceFish 2026 will build on the successful 2024 exhibition with a range of new, topical conferences, business matchmaking, innovation features, new product presentations and the renowned Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Awards, recognizing excellence across the sector.

Held every two years in Brest, Sea Tech Week^® brings together the international marine and maritime community to showcase advances in marine science and technology. The program covers cross-cutting topics including space, the blue economy, artificial intelligence, the environment, navigation, and energy.

Researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, students, and institutional stakeholders come together for four days of exchange and collaboration. In 2026, more than 1,000 participants from over 15 countries are expected, with Portugal as the guest country of honor.

It’s happening in Brest, a port open to the world. Sea Tech Week^® is the flagship international event of Campus Mondial de la Mer, France’s leading network dedicated to ocean research and maritime innovation.