About OCEANS 2026 Sanya

OCEANS is an annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. At OCEANS 2026 Sanya, industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.

A premier partner event presented by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

• Over 200 professionally reviewed technical papers, including sessions focused on local themes.
• Plenary sessions with leaders from industry, academia, the military and government.
• 50+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in products and services.
• A student poster session featuring outstanding projects from around the world and other student activities.
• Training Sessions, workshops, demonstrations, government listening sessions, social and networking opportunities, professional field trips …and much, much more.

This society has partnered to present the OCEANS Conference to society members, as well as affiliated companies, government agencies, universities, and individuals, in order to further grow and develop their fields through collaborative learning and synergistic solutions.

The IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) promotes the objectives of the society around the world through networking, conferences, and publications with a focus on the future through extensive support of their student and young professional members. The Society strives 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.

OES's field of interest includes all aspects of science, engineering, and technology that address research, development, and operations pertaining to all bodies of water. This includes 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.