Oceanology International 2026 (London) Review
London’s blue-tech community sets the table in March 2026. Oceanology International brings ocean scientists, subsea engineers, navies, energy developers, and autonomous systems builders into one hall to compare tools, share data, and plan real deployments across survey, robotics, observation, and offshore energy.
Oceanology International 2026 — Event Snapshot
What makes Oi London stand out
A live testbed for ocean technology beside a working dock, backed by a multi-track conference and one of the largest blue-tech exhibition floors in the world.
On-water demonstrations
See platforms and payloads run on Royal Victoria Dock. Ideal for evaluating USVs, sonars, cameras and comms in realistic conditions.
- Harbour and dock trials
- Sensor fusion walk-throughs
- Operator Q&A on deck
Autonomy and data
Uncrewed vehicles and cloud pipelines for faster survey cycles, digital twins and real-time situational awareness.
- Route planning and collision-avoid tools
- AI-assisted processing
- Open data standards updates
Offshore renewables
Tooling for site surveys, cable routes, foundation inspection and condition monitoring across fixed and floating wind.
- UXO detection methods
- Metocean and LiDAR buoys
- Asset integrity playbooks
Conference programme
Three days of technical and strategic sessions. Includes the COAST theatre with topics such as coastal resilience, ports and terminals, and infrastructure protection.
- Policy and funding signals
- Case studies with data
- Methods you can reuse
Networking that counts
Meet technology leaders, project owners and research institutes. Plan follow-ups while you are still on site.
- Supplier shortlists
- Pilot project scoping
- Data-sharing contacts
Plan to convert
Arrive with a checklist and leave with next steps. Morning floor time is best for hands-on demos and working sessions.
- Bring survey specs and sample data
- Book dock demos early
- Confirm owners before day three
Visitor registration
Secure your badge for Oi London 2026. Review ticket options, plan your conference sessions and reserve time for dock demos.
Practical notes
Arrivals and access
- From central London use the DLR to Custom House or Prince Regent for ExCeL.
- Allow a few extra minutes at opening for badge checks at hall entrances.
- Walking routes along the dock connect halls and demo pontoons.
Planning your day
- Mornings are best for live demonstrations and technical deep dives.
- Reserve seats for conference sessions that align with your projects.
- Bring sample data or use-case notes to speed vendor discussions.
Shortlist to actions
- Create a three-vendor shortlist for each need: survey, autonomy, data platform, sensors.
- Block 15-minute follow-ups on day two to confirm trials or site visits.
- Collect spec sheets and firmware notes for your engineering team.