Calendar
THALASSA Marine Science Conference
THALASSA 2026 brings together science, policy, and practice to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing Mediterranean marine and coastal systems. By fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration, the conference aims to turn knowledge into actionable solutions for a more resilient ocean future.
6th ESP Europe Conference
The 6th ESP Europe Conference will bring together Europe’s ecosystem services community to advance solutions for a nature- and people-positive future. Taking place 18–22 May 2026 in Prague, Czechia, Blue4All will actively contribute through co-hosted sessions and by showcasing results from socio-economic and ecological tool testing.
PHAROS Ireland Mega Event
The PHAROS Ireland Mega Event will bring together stakeholders across science, policy, and practice to co-create solutions for marine restoration and sustainable blue economy development. Taking place 26–28 May 2026 in Kerry and West Cork, Ireland, Blue4All will play a key role in advancing MPA collaboration, tools, and knowledge exchange.
Our Oceans Conference
The Our Ocean Conference 2026 will convene global leaders to drive concrete commitments and accelerate action for ocean protection worldwide. Taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, Kenya, it marks the first time the conference is hosted on the African continent.
CommOCEAN
CommOCEAN 2026 will bring together scientists, communicators, and policymakers to strengthen how marine science is shared, understood, and acted upon. Taking place 2–3 September 2026 in Bergen, Norway, the conference highlights the critical role of communication in driving ocean literacy and meaningful change.
ICES Annual Science Conference 2026
The ICES Annual Science Conference 2026 will bring together the global marine science community to share cutting-edge research and shape the future of ocean knowledge and management. Taking place 15–18 September 2026 in Brest, France, it is one of the leading scientific events in marine research.
World Conference for Marine Biodiversity 2026
The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 will bring together the global marine biodiversity community to assess progress, share knowledge, and shape the future of ocean conservation. Taking place 17–20 November 2026 in Bruges, Belgium, the conference marks a key moment to align science, policy, and action midway through the UN Ocean Decade.
Past events
1st Mission Arena by Blue Mission BANOS
Inspiring stakeholders across the Baltic and North Sea to make the Blue Economy carbon-neutral & circular by 2030
🚨 Workshop alert! Safeguarding biodiversity: Strengthening Marine Protected Area Networks, Policy Coherence & Community Involvement
This workshop co-organised by the BLUE4ALL project, MSP4BIO project and the COOLBLUE project in the frame of the 1st Mission Arena to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, aims at discussing opportunities for MPAs such as Blue Corridors, integration with Marine Spatial Planning, opportunities for co-management and community involvement, in the Baltic and North Sea regions.