Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) 2026 Conference

Across two days, the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers and industry to explore the evolving role and value of marine artificial structures (MAS) in the offshore environment, including INSITE Phase 3 project teams and VALMAS.

Day 1 will focus on a broad range of research themes, including:

  • Decommissioning and offshore expansion in a nature-positive context
  • Risks and opportunities associated with lesser-known marine artificial structures
  • The role of communication and meaningful consultation in enabling a just energy transition
  • Approaches to developing transparent and robust decision-making frameworks

Day 2 (morning) will turn to policy and future-facing discussions, covering:

  • Navigating policy conflicts and identifying co-benefits across climate, nature and energy security
  • End-of-life considerations, including repowering, reuse and circularity in offshore energy

The afternoon of Day 2 will feature an interactive workshop (2:00 pm – 4:30 pm), from the READ-ME team, piloting their new public survey.

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