Join the thousands of professionals who make OCEANS 2026 Monterey their home for continued learning:

  • Thought leaders, industry experts, cutting-edge vendors/suppliers, government/military
  • Businesses, institutions, individual professionals, and students who are ocean engineers, technologists, policymakers, and educators
  • Members of academia, government, and industry who want a common forum for the exchange of information and ideas
  • Professionals interested in aspects of science, engineering, and technology addressing research, development, and operations pertaining to all bodies of water; Including the creation of new capabilities and technologies from concept design through prototypes, testing, and operational systems to sense, explore, understand, develop, use, and responsibly manage natural resources
  • Individuals interested in sessions that are scientific, literary, and educational in character that strive for the advancement of the theory and practice of electrotechnology, allied branches of engineering, and related arts and sciences, applied to all bodies of water; and the maintenance of high professional and ethical standards among its members and affiliates.

For the advancement of the industry and the development of your career, you don’t want to miss OCEANS 2026 Monterey.

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Why should YOU attend OCEANS Conference in 2026?

If you want to progress in your career in marine technology and engineering, you can’t miss the annual OCEANS 2026 Monterey conference!

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate, and standards in oceanic research, transport, and engineering continue to evolve rapidly. When you attend OCEANS 2026 Monterey, you will join top minds and leading pioneers of the marine industry to explore cutting-edge technologies, the latest research, policy developments, and new benchmarks for success across the field.

This year’s program places a strong focus on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing ocean science and engineering. Attendees will learn how AI is being applied in areas such as autonomous systems, data modeling, ocean monitoring, and marine resource management.

In addition, the conference will feature:

  • Stakeholder insights on budgeting, spending forecasts, and project planning.

  • Technology needs identified at a high level, including five-year forecasts and briefings from major government agencies.

  • Presentations from Honorary Chairs and speakers representing federal agencies, research institutions, and industry leaders.

By attending, you not only gain access to the most comprehensive technical program in ocean science, but also position yourself at the forefront of the industry’s response to global challenges and opportunities.