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

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

ARCFISH is set to participate in the upcoming 23rd Danish Marine Science Meeting , January 20-22, 2026 at Congress Center 'Konventum' in Helsingør, Denmark. Arne Hestnes , Kongsberg Discovery , will present a contribution titled “Towards digital twins of the Arctic” during the session "Development of Digital Twin of Ocean (DTO)". The meeting is organized by Aarhus University ( Department of Ecoscience ) and Ocean Institute   The full conference programme is available here .

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

Mark your calendars: On 12 February 2026, the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) will hold its 2nd Symposium in Bucharest, Romania, at the Radisson Blu Hotel. This event marks the midpoint of the Partnership’s journey and will serve as a pivotal moment to reflect on progress, look ahead, and deepen collaborations across the blue economy community. After the success of the first edition, the 2nd Symposium promises to be a vibrant gathering of EU-funded projects, polic

The Arctic Circle Assembly 2025 will take place from October 16 to 18 at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. As the largest international gathering focused on Arctic affairs, this event brings together over 2,500 participants from more than 75 countries. The Assembly offers a unique platform for governments, organizations, universities, think tanks, environmental groups, Indigenous communities, and citizens to engage in a comprehensive and demo

Kongsberg has recently released a comprehensive tutorial showcasing how to integrate data into the ARCFISH Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO). This step-by-step guide is designed to support users—both technical and non-technical—in uploading and managing oceanographic and fisheries data within the platform, helping to streamline the path from raw data to actionable insight. The tutorial is part of ARCFISH’s broader effort to develop a next-generation decision-support tool for su