IMarEST | 2026 Marine Foresight Conference

Tuesday 22 September
Wednesday 23 September

Tuesday 22 September

9am – 9.20am

Introduction and Welcome Remarks

Opening remarks

9.20am – 10am

Ocean Decade Vision and Global Marine Challenges

Sessions

10am – 11am

Understanding the Future: Science Shaping Marine Horizons

Sessions

11am – 11.20am

Break

Break

11.20am – 1pm

Inventing the Future: Technology Response and the Marine Economy 2040

Sessions

1pm – 2pm

Lunch

Break

2pm – 3.30pm

Empowering the Future: Skills, Talent and Workforce for Marine Transformation

Sessions

Marine Economy 2040: Opportunities for Ningbo - Closed-Door Executive Dialogue (Invitation Only)

Sessions

3.30pm – 4pm

Break

Sessions

4pm – 5.15pm

Scaling the Future: Marine Innovation Hubs & Ecosystems

Sessions

5.15pm – 5.20pm

Launch of Global Maritime Innovation Partnership Network

Sessions

5.20pm – 5.30pm

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks

7pm – 8pm

Networking Reception

Social

Wednesday 23 September

9am – 5pm

Visiting Trip: Ningbo Port and Ningbo Marine Economy Development Demonstration Zone

Visit