Registration Rates
Join us for OCEANS 2026 Monterey, September 21–24, 2026. Review registration categories, early bird deadlines, standard rates and what is included with your registration.
Early Bird Registration: Open through August 17, 2026
Standard Registration: Begins August 18, 2026 and continues onsite
Standard Registration: Begins August 18, 2026 and continues onsite
2026 Registration Rates
| Registration Category | Early Bird Open–Aug. 17 |
Standard Aug. 18–Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Members | ||
| Full Conference | $895 | $1,015 |
| One Day – Tuesday | $460 | $530 |
| One Day – Wednesday | $460 | $530 |
| One Day – Thursday | $230 | $265 |
| IEEE Members | ||
| Full Conference | $750 | $880 |
| One Day – Tuesday | $385 | $445 |
| One Day – Wednesday | $385 | $445 |
| One Day – Thursday | $185 | $245 |
| IEEE OES Members | ||
| Full Conference | $730 | $860 |
| One Day – Tuesday | $365 | $425 |
| One Day – Wednesday | $365 | $425 |
| One Day – Thursday | $165 | $225 |
| IEEE or IEEE OES Emeritus/Life Members | ||
| Full Conference | $475 | $560 |
| One Day – Tuesday | $230 | $290 |
| One Day – Wednesday | $230 | $290 |
| One Day – Thursday | $110 | $170 |
| Students – No Social Events | ||
| Full Conference – IEEE OES Member | $475 | $560 |
| Full Conference – Non-Member | $560 | $670 |
| One Day – Tuesday | $250 | $310 |
| One Day – Wednesday | $250 | $310 |
| One Day – Thursday | $130 | $190 |
| Add-Ons and Special Passes | ||
| Ice Break Reception | Included | Included |
| Wednesday Gala Reception | $40 | $40 |
| Tutorial & Workshop with Full Conference | $50 | $50 |
| Tutorial & Workshop Only or with Single Day | $100 | $100 |
| Exhibits Only – Expo Pass | Free | Free |
| Exhibitors Full Over Allotment | $745 | $745 |
| Exhibitors Floor Only Over Allotment | $350 | $350 |
| Student Social Events Add-On | $300 | $300 |
What Does My Registration Include?
Full Conference Registration
- All conference sessions, including technical sessions, town halls/panels and plenaries
- Exhibit Hall access
- Coffee breaks each day
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunch
- Monday Ice Breaker
- Tuesday Exhibitors’ Reception
- Available for purchase: Tutorials and Wednesday Gala Reception
Student Registration
- Conference access based on selected registration type
- No social functions included
- Student Social Events Add-On available for purchase
One-Day Registration
- Tuesday: Conference programming, Exhibit Hall, lunch, AM & PM coffee break and Tuesday Exhibitors’ Reception
- Wednesday: Conference programming, Exhibit Hall, lunch and AM & PM coffee break
- Thursday: Conference programming, AM coffee break and lunch
- Available for purchase: Tutorials and Wednesday Gala Reception
Expo Only Pass
- Access to Exhibit Hall Wednesday and Thursday only
- No access to food and beverage
- No access to social events
We can’t wait to see you in Monterey, California! Register early to guarantee your attendance and get ready for an exciting OCEANS conference this September. If you have questions or need assistance related to registering for OCEANS 2026, please contact us at oceans2026@jade.mcievents.com.
If you need a visa to attend, your registration confirmation email will include a link to a questionnaire. Completing this questionnaire will provide us with the additional information required to create a Letter of Invitation for you. For more information visit Visa Information – OCEANS.
