Oceans of Opportunities: Dive into the Future
The event for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate, and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our oceans
An OCEANS conference is a major forum for scientists, engineers, and end-users throughout the world to present and discuss the latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of oceanic science and engineering. Each conference has a specific theme chosen by the conference technical program committee. All papers presented and submitted at the conference are subsequently archived in the IEEE Xplore online database. The OCEANS conference comprises a scientific program with oral and poster presentations, and a state-of-the-art exhibition in the field of ocean engineering and marine technology. In addition, each conference can have tutorials, workshops, panel discussions, technical tours, awards ceremonies, receptions, and other professional and social activities. The conference also features the prestigious Student Poster Competition (SPC) where eligible students are provided with travel grants to come and present their papers at the conference. Details of SPC can be found here: https://www.oceansstudentpostercompetition.org
If you wish to find out more on OCEANS conference organisation and where our future conferences are, visit this website: https://oceansconference.org
[Updated – 16th November, 2025]
IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (IEEE OES) is now inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential Local Organising Committees (LOC) towards organizing OCEANS conference for the years 2029 (Europe & North America) and 2030 (Asia & North America).
The EOI should be limited to no more than two pages (A4 or American Letter) and contain the following information:
- Proposed Conference City Location. The significance/importance of this geographical location in relation to an OCEANS conference. What is the local infrastructure with regards to marine/ocean science and engineering and industry; include local marine/oceanic facilities and attractions that might be visited or used.
- Proposed year of event (include preferred dates, with alternatives, if you know them at this stage).
- The core of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) with names, affiliations, email addresses of the main conference chairs (i.e. General, Finance and Technical Chairs), whether or not they are IEEE-OES members, and their experience in conference organization. Other chairs will be designated at full proposal stage.
- Potential Patrons and local support (community, industry, academia, etc.). Letters of support (or other indication of support) from potential patrons, local organisations, community leaders, local industry, academia and so on while not mandatory at this stage may be included as an appendix.
- Proposed Conference Venue (with alternatives) and availability of hotel accommodation. Points of relevance are size of venue, ease of travel.
- If known, the proposed Conference Theme, which defines the nature of your OCEANS. This theme should encompass topical or local strengths (see the OCOP manual link for past conference themes).
Other information, such as a budget, brochure, venue layouts, full LOC, etc., is not necessary at this stage. Applicants are strongly recommended to refer to the OCEANS Conference Operation Policy (OCOP) manual available online here: https://oceansconference.org/planning/hosting-the-oceans-conference-operations-manual/. However, please do note that this document is undergoing revision as Marine Technology Society, who has been a partner to the conference, will not be sponsoring the conference from 2026 onwards.
The EOI may be sent to vp-oceans@ieeeoes.org. The EOIs will be evaluated by the OCEANS Central Coordination Committee (OCCC) and successful applicants will be informed and requested to submit the full proposal.
The deadline for submission of EOI is 30 Nov 2025.
The OCEANS Conference is the event for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate, and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS. Co-sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), the OCEANS Conference is hosted alternately in IEEE OES coastal cities in North America and APAC/Europe.
| International Collaboration
OCEANS Conference has become a beacon of international cooperation, uniting oceanic professionals and thought leaders from across the globe. |
Over 500 Papers/Conference
Each conference boasts a collection of over 500 papers, representing wide participation from the engineering and scientific community. |
Promoting Sustainability
OCEANS Conference has been at the forefront of fostering technological innovations to explore, protect, and sustain our oceanic resources. |
Diverse Technical Expertise
From underwater acoustics to deep submergence, ocean measurement, undersea communications and more, the conference brings a kaleidoscope of knowledge. |
OCEANS will continue to serve as the premier event to develop in-person business relationships and partnerships between research scientists, practicing engineers, and world-class exhibitors. The achievements of the next generation of engineers will continue to be showcased by our highly competitive student programs.
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