From 10 - 12 February 2026, ARCFISH joined the 2nd Symposium of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) in Bucharest, held under the banner “Full Sail Ahead Towards the Sustainable Blue Economy”. The Joint Transnational Call Mid-Term Meeting Ahead of the Symposium, ARCFISH was presented on 10 February during the 1st Joint Transnational Call Projects Mid-term Meeting. During this session ARCFISH's coordinator, Dr. Torill Hamre from the Nansen Environmental an

European Ocean Days , organised by the European Commission, are back for its 3rd edition, taking place from 2 to 6 March 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. This week-long series of high-profile sessions will bring together stakeholders from science, industry, policy, civil society, and the blue economy to advance cooperation on ocean sustainability, governance, innovation, and investment across Europe. The event programme is structured around thematic panels, workshops, and consultat

ARCFISH partners Kongsberg Discovery and Aarhus University participated in the 23rd Danish Marine Science Meeting 2026, held on 20–22 January at the Konventum conference centre in Helsingør, Denmark. This annual conference, organised by Aarhus University (Department of Ecoscience) and Ocean Institute, convened researchers, industry experts and public sector representatives to discuss current scientific advances and emerging challenges in marine science. Marie Maar, Aarhus Uni

The ARCFISH project (Digital Twin of the Ocean for Arctic Fisheries) is pleased to announce its participation in the 2nd Symposium: Full Sail Ahead Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy , hosted by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership in Bucharest, Romania, on 11 February 2026. The Symposium marks the midpoint of the Partnership’s seven-year initiative to accelerate Europe’s transition to a climate-neutral, resilient, and inclusive blue economy. This flagship event will br

3 February 2026 - Brussels The European Blue Economy Conference returns to Brussels in February 2026 for its third edition. The conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to explore the future of Europe’s blue economy and its role in driving sustainability and competitiveness. Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical complexity, climate urgency, and accelerating technological innovation, this one-day forum will dive into key issues shapi

22-27 February 2026 - Glasgow, Scotland ARCFISH at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 The ARCFISH project is looking forward to engaging with the global ocean research community at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM26) , taking place 22–27 February 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. This biennial conference is recognized as a flagship gathering for scientists, policymakers, students, educators, and industry experts focused on advancing ocean science and sustainable solutions. A Global

On 14 October, the ARCFISH project held a stakeholder meeting in Iceland, organised by Matís, bringing together participants from the fishing industry, NGOs, research institutions, and the Ministry of the Environment. Introducing ARCFISH and the Icelandic Case Study During the meeting, ARCFISH presented the project objectives and introduced the Icelandic case study, highlighting how the project aims to support sustainable Arctic fisheries through data-driven tools and collabo

From 6-7. Nov 2025, ARCFISH participated in the Sjávarútvegsráðstefnan (Seafood Conference Iceland), one of the leading events for the Icelandic seafood sector. The conference brought together fishers, processors, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovation, sustainability, and the future of fisheries. Sharing Arctic Fisheries Research Þorsteinn Ágústson, Trackwell , presented our work on sustainable Arctic fisheries, including how data, environmental monitoring, and

On 4–5 November 2025, the Rostock Ocean Convention brought together over 170 participants from more than eight countries, uniting experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the latest trends in underwater technology. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Baltic Sea, Rostock is quickly establishing itself as a global hub for subsea innovation. Central to this development is the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, where cutting-edge infrastructure meets science

The Digital Ocean Forum #4 will take place on November 27–28, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. This annual flagship event gathers ocean scientists, modelers, data experts, researchers, innovators, and policymakers to review recent progress and explore new opportunities for the co-development of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean (EU DTO). Building on the success of previous forums and the recent showcase of the EU DTO platform at the UN Ocean Conference 2025, the event will hi