INFOMAR Conference 2026

Celebrate Ireland’s seabed mapping impact and shape the future of marine science, innovation and ocean policy.

Join us at the University of Galway (in the Quadrangle - Ground Floor Aula Maxima Michael D. Higgins Auditorium) on October 6th and 7th as we dive into Ireland's leadership in ocean mapping and chart a course for the next generation of marine science, innovation, and policy.

This 2-Day conference will bring together leaders from government, academia, industry, and the international marine community to celebrate the impact of Ireland's national seabed mapping programme and explore future evidence needs for sustainable ocean management. The conference, hosted at the University of Galway, will precede the EU Presidency “Atlantic Summit”.

The conference is structured around two complementary themes:

Day One – Science, Research, and Innovation: Showcasing the latest advances in seabed mapping, marine geoscience, coastal research, underwater cultural heritage, technology development, and the scientific impact of INFOMAR-supported research.

Day Two – Policy, Partnership and Future Priorities: Exploring how marine mapping and ocean knowledge inform national, European & International policy, support marine spatial planning and offshore renewable energy, strengthen international collaboration, and shape future investment, data infrastructure, and strategic priorities.