Oceans cover the majority of our planet. They have a significant influence on shaping the climate, generate 80% of the world's oxygen, and provide habitat for countless species. But they also provide food, energy, and a variety of raw materials that are essential for our modern society.
Only through the synergy of a comprehensive understanding of the ocean ecosystem through excellent research, and a sustainable use of the marine habitat through innovative technologies at the highest level, lies the key to reconcile ecology and economy.
The Ocean Technology Campus aims to strengthen the German marine technology by opening up important markets and providing impulses for a worldwide knowledge-based sustainable use of the oceans. Therefore, Rostock – one of Germany's most traditional maritime locations with an exceptionally high density of marine and maritime research – is the best location.
On November 3–4, 2026, the Rostock Ocean Convention will take place at HanseMesse Rostock. This two-day conference brings together industry, science, and politics to discuss the latest developments, trends, and projects in underwater technology.
What to expect:
Expert presentations on innovations and future technologies
Networking with professionals from business and research
B2B matchmaking and an accompanying exhibition
📅 Date: November 3–4, 2026
📍 Venue: HanseMesse Rostock
🔗 For more information: Rostock Ocean Convention 2026
Join us as Rostock becomes an international meeting point for underwater technology!
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Prof. Dr. Ing. Uwe Freiherr von Lukas
Fraunhofer IGD / Universität Rostock
Maren Scheurer
40Knots
Johannes Hopf
EvoLogics
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Sascha Kosleck
Lehrstuhlinhaber, Lehrstuhl für Meerestechnik, Universität Rostock
Juliane Ziebuhr
Framework Robotics
M.Sc.
Robert Mars
Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde
Franziska Schmacka
Subsea Monitoring Network
🌊 RoOT Summer School 2026 – June 29th to July 10th 2026! 🌊
Applications are now open for international early-career professionals, PhD students, postdocs, and selected master’s graduates with a background in ocean technology or marine sciences.
In 2026, the RoOT Summer School will take place for the fifth time. Over the course of two weeks in July, 16 participants from academia and industry will gain in-depth insights into various interdisciplinary aspects of ocean technology, with a special focus on the activities of the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock in its fields of innovation:
Subsea Mobility & Autonomy
Digital Mission
Sustainable Ocean Use
Open Innovation
This year's special focus: Offshore Wind Energy.
🔗 For more information and to apply, visit the following link: https://www.inf.uni-rostock.de/mts/otc-rostock/summer-school/root-2026/
read more🌊 Ocean Technology Campus Rostock: Successful journey continues! 🌊
The Ocean Technology Campus Rostock has received further funding of 15 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)! 🎉 With a total volume of 23 million euros, of which 8 million will be provided by the partners, we are starting the second phase to further expand Rostock as an international center for underwater technology.
The 20 partners from the first phase have been joined by 13 new partners. 15 innovative projects will strengthen our campus and advance the maritime high-tech sector. The projects are assigned to the five thematic focus areas Subsea Mobility & Autonomy, Digital Mission, Ocean Lense, Sustainable Ocean Use and Ocean Open Innovation.
“As a beacon of marine technology research, the campus is an important component for the economic success of the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock,” says Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger.
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