Located on the Baltic Sea, Rostock is becoming a global hotspot for underwater technology. At the heart of this transformation is the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock – a hub where science, industry, and innovation converge to develop the next generation of subsea solutions.
With cutting-edge labs, open test infrastructure, and strong links to the marine environment, Rostock offers ideal conditions for sustainable and high-impact technologies. A growing network of start-ups, research institutes, and established companies makes it a prime location for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
Save the date for our yearly event:
🗓 03 – 04 November 2026
📍 HanseMesse Rostock
This international conference brings together experts from business, science, and politics to explore the latest trends and solutions in underwater technology.
What to expect:
170+ participants from 8+ nations
Keynotes & panels from industry and academia
B2B matchmaking & networking
Start-up showcase & tech exhibition
Broad media coverage
Strong political and institutional presence
Organised by the Subsea Monitoring Network, Fraunhofer IGD, University of Rostock, and Rostock Business, the event positions Rostock as Germany’s leading centre for digital underwater innovation.
Let’s shape the future of ocean technology – together.
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Looking to expand your network, find new partners, or explore collaboration opportunities?
The B2B Matchmaking at the Rostock Ocean Convention 2026 offers a structured way to connect with relevant contacts from industry, research, and politics.
👉 Register for matchmaking, set up one-on-one meetings in advance, and use the event to build lasting partnerships.
PROGRAM
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DAY 1 – Tuesday, 03 November 2026
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10:00 Registration
10:15 Workshop: International Briefing on the Ocean Ecosystem in Germany
This workshop offers international delegates a brief overview of Germany's marine technology and maritime innovation sector, with a focus on the innovation ecosystem in Rostock.
Participants will learn about opportunities for collaboration with German companies and research institutions, as well as the role of the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock as a growing hub for maritime innovationand international partnerships.
10:45 B2B Matchmaking
11:00 – 12:00 Welcome Lunch & B2B Matchmaking
12:00 – 12:30 Event Opening
12:30 – 14:00 Panel: Governance for the Ocean
What kind of policy does the blue economy need?
14:00 – 14:30 Coffee Break & B2B Matchmaking
14:30 – 16:00 Panel: Critical Infrastructure
Security, Resilience and Responsibility
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break & B2B Matchmaking
16:30 – 18:00 Panel: From Research to Market
What strengthens a European ocean tech ecosystem?
18:30 – 19:00 Shuttle to Evening Venue
19:00 – 22:00 Evening Event
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DAY 2 – Wednesday, 04 November 2026
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08:30 Registration & Coffee
09:00 – 10:00 Parallel Sessions
[A] Powering the Ocean: Offshore Wind & Subsea Infrastructure Technologies, infrastructure and operational strategies for planning, building and maintaining large-scale offshore energy systems – including subsea cables, site assessment, installation and long-term maintenance, digital tools and monitoring solutions.
[B] Unlocking the Ocean: Emerging Maritime Markets and Applications Emerging markets and novel applications where ocean technology enables new capabilities and business models – from sustainable aquaculture and ocean data services to marine robotics and environmental services.
+ Poster Sessions
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30 Parallel Sessions
[A] Securing the Ocean: Maritime Security & Critical Infrastructure
Protection of subsea cables, pipelines, offshore energy installations and other critical maritime assets. Covering monitoring systems, risk assessment, resilience strategies and dual-use technologies.
[B] Healthy Ocean: From Monitoring to Ocean Solutions
From ocean and climate monitoring to technologies that actively contribute to healthier seas – including environmental observation, biodiversity monitoring, pollution detection and marine restoration technologies.
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 – 13:00 Parallel Sessions
[A] Next Wave: Emerging Ocean Tech
The next generation of ocean technologies at their earliest stages – novel concepts, prototypes and experimental systems from research labs, start-ups and technology demonstrators.
[B] Mapping the Ocean: Hydrography, Seafloor and Marine Surveying
Advances in hydrography and marine surveying: seafloor mapping, sediment characterisation, autonomous survey platforms and integration with digital maritime planning tools.
13:00 – 14:00 Closing & Farewell Lunch
Gefördert aus Mitteln der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ durch das Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Tourismus und Arbeit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
(Fö-Nr.: GRWI-24-0020)
