Events
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists actively engage with the global research community by participating in conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and public forums. This page highlights upcoming events where our researchers will be presenting, showcasing posters, or attending as delegates.
Current and upcoming events
The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World
13 October 2026
Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
Bringing together global experts to advance understanding of ocean change under rising CO₂ levels and help shape future ocean science solutions.
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United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17)
19 October 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Prof Matt Frost will represent PML at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17), which marks the first global assessment of progress towards the biodiversity targets agreed under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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TREVOR-SAFARI 2026
27 October 2026
India
27 October – 03 November, 2026: Pre-symposium training for early career researchers at INCOIS, Hyderabad, India and field work in Vembanad Lake, organised by CUSAT, Kochi, India. 04 – 06 November, 2026: SYMPOSIUM at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, India. Hosted by CUSAT, Kochi, India.
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Protecting Our Planet Day (POP26)
19 November 2026
Online
Classrooms across the UK will be watching Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) this November, as it hosts Protecting Our Planet Day for the first time. The online event will showcase careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) that use satellite data to protect our planet.
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European Ocean Carbon Summit
26 May 2027
Brussels, Belgium
Coalition of Horizon Europe Projects presenting key results and next steps in support of Ocean Carbon Intelligence
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Previous events
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
4 October 2026
Glasgow, UK
PML will be taking part in this leading global event for water and allied professionals, covering the full water cycle.
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DAFNI Conference 2026
10 September 2026
Rhodes House, University of Oxford
The conference will bring together leaders from government, industry and academia to explore how digital twins, modelling and data-driven approaches can help address some of the UK’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.
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Environmental Intelligence 2026 Conference
7 September 2026
University of Exeter | Streatham Campus
Responsible AI and Data Science for a Sustainable Future
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S2S2D Conference 2026: Advancing climate predictions from weeks to decades to benefit society
7 September 2026
Palmer Building, University of Reading, Reading, UK
Third International Conference on Subseasonal to Seasonal to Decadal Prediction (S2S2D), Reading, UK, 7-11 September 2026
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Challenger Conference 2026
7 September 2026
Bangor University
Challenger Society for Marine Science Conference
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iMarCo 2026: Connectivity across water realms for ecosystem resilience
2 September 2026
Vigo, Spain
PML is proud to speak at this congress dedicated to exploring the complex interactions between rivers, seas, and oceans, and their impact on global biodiversity.
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iCACGP-IGAC 2026 International Conference
2 September 2026
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
PML’s Dr Ming-Xi Yang will be one of the speakers at this international conference which aims to stimulate interactions between researchers and foster innovation on topics related to Atmospheric Chemistry within the Earth System.
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The 3rd Biennial World Congress of Marine Stations
1 September 2026
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Vancouver Island, Canada
PML will be taking part in this critical forum for fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and establishing partnerships that enhance transformative marine research and education.
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International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS) Conference 2026
29 June 2026
University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
‘Sustainability as wellbeing: Towards healthy, green, and equitable communities’
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London Climate Action Week
22 June 2026
London
PML is proud to once again contribute to LCAW, participating in a series of high-level events this week. Our experts will be sharing insights as panelists and engaging in roundtable discussions amongst other activities.
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Plymouth Boat Fest
20 June 2026
Plymouth Yacht Haven, Shaw Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH
Plymouth Boatfest is a showcase for the South West’s diverse maritime sector: ranging from marine leisure, brokerage, marine services, marine autonomy and technology, and live on-the-water demonstrations/displays.
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Ocean Tech Expo
17 June 2026
University of Plymouth, Roland Levinski Building
Maritime UK South West present the Ocean Expo 2026: ‘Driving Technology Development for Sustainable Exploitation of the rapidly growing Ocean Economy’
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11th Our Ocean Conference 2026
16 June 2026
Mombasa, Kenya
The 11th Our Ocean Conference is coming to Mombasa, Kenya, 16–18 June 2026. For the first time, the Our Ocean Conference will be held on African soil. This year’s theme – Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future – celebrates the living connection between people and the ocean.
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Scientific and Research 11th Our Ocean Conference Symposium
14 June 2026
Mombasa, Kenya
Ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC), Kenya will host the first-ever OOC Research Symposium. This dedicated pre-conference event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore how science and evidence can drive practical solutions across the six OOC Areas of Action.
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Structures in the Marine Environment 2026 Conference
9 June 2026
Newcastle
SIME 2026: Structures in the Marine Environment 2026 Conference
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NERC Tech Forum 2026
2 June 2026
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
The NERC Tech Forum will be held Tuesday 2nd June – Thursday 4th June at Plymouth Marine Laboratory. Primarily an in-person event, however there is the option to join online
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SXSW London: South by Southwest London
1 June 2026
London
SXSW London is a platform for the convergence of technology and the creative industries, building a global community who convene to gain unique insights and discover future trends.
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PlyMSEF Annual Spring Lecture
11 May 2026
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
The Plymouth Marine Science & Education Foundation (PlyMSEF) Annual Spring Lecture 2026 is scheduled to take place on Monday, 11th May 2026 at the National Marine Aquarium. The event is free to attend, and open to all, but registration is essential. Doors open 6pm for a 6:30pm start.
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