2026 Marine Foresight Conference

The 2026 Marine Foresight Conference, taking place on 22–23 September 2026 in Ningbo, China, is an international forum endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade that brings together marine experts, industry leaders and policy professionals to explore the future of ocean technology and marine industries. The conference will address the future of the blue economy, maritime decarbonisation, intelligent and digital oceans, marine innovation, international collaboration, and the development of skills and leadership for the next generation of the maritime sector. The programme includes discussions on science and emerging marine technologies, the marine economy, skills and workforce development, and innovation ecosystems, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration across the marine sector.