SEAtwins Symposium 2026: Advancing Digital Twins of the Ocean

Start: November 2nd, 2026

End: November 5th, 2026

The SEAtwins Symposium 2026 will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the latest advances in Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) and socio-ecological modelling. Organised by the SEAtwins cluster and endorsed by the UNESCO Ocean Decade, the event focuses on integrating data, models, and applications to support sustainable marine management and policy.

Taking place from 2–5 November 2026 at Aalborg University Copenhagen, the symposium will highlight cutting-edge research aligned with EU Mission goals to restore, protect, and sustainably use oceans and waters.

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Symposium Focus

The event centres on the integration of social and ecological systems within marine and coastal environments. Participants will examine how Digital Twin technologies—particularly within the EDITO framework—can support decision-making, scenario modelling, and policy development.

Key themes include:

• Social-ecological modelling
• Digital Twin Oceans and EDITO
• Biodiversity and ecosystem assessment
• Marine protected areas
• Maritime spatial planning
• Human pressures and activities
• Citizen science

Attendees will also have opportunities to engage in hands-on training sessions, including scenario modelling and data exploration using tools developed through SEAtwins projects.

Programme Highlights

The symposium runs across four days:

• 2 November – Opening sessions, joint SEAtwins meeting, and symposium launch
• 3 November – Full day of scientific presentations
• 4 November – Symposium sessions and interactive modelling workshops
• 5 November – Training for early-career ocean professionals and decision-makers, alongside project meetings

The programme includes a mix of scientific talks, discussions, poster sessions, and training workshops, designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Get Involved

Participation in the symposium is free, but registration is required.

• Register your interest to secure a place
• Submit an abstract (long, short, or poster format) by 15 June 2026

Important Dates

• Submission deadline: 15 June 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 15 August 2026
• Registration confirmation: 25 August 2026

Publication Opportunities

Selected contributions may be published in:

• ICES Journal of Marine Science (themed collection)
• Wind Energy & Engineering Research (special issue)

The SEAtwins Symposium 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with the growing Digital Twin Ocean community, share innovative research, and help shape the future of sustainable ocean governance.

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