As global maritime security challenges continue to evolve, the need for advanced undersea defence solutions has never been more critical. In response, the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) event returns to Oslo from 25th to 27th March 2025, bringing together the world's foremost experts, innovators, and decision-makers in the field of naval and undersea warfare. Hosted at the NOVA Spektrum Convention Centre, UDT 2025 promises to be the premier gathering for those shaping the future of undersea security.

As the countdown begins to Ocean Business 2025, more details can be revealed about the line-up of exhibitors at the global technology and science exhibition for marine industries. More than 350 world leading manufacturers and service providers shaping the future of ocean science and technology have booked space at the sold-out show, which runs from April 8-10 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

The underwater battlespace is changing faster than perhaps any other in the maritime domain. And that’s why Navy Leaders is so excited to introduce the newest addition to its portfolio: Seabed Defence. Because the modern world is more connected and interdependent than ever, we are ever more reliant on critical undersea infrastructure (CUI).

The WorkBoat Conference Program offers educational sessions on various topics relevant to all in the maritime industry. These sessions, curated by the WorkBoat content team alongside the WorkBoat and National Fisherman editorial teams, bring attendees the latest relevant industry trends, challenges, opportunities and current events.

Taking place at P&J Live in the Granite City [Aberdeen] from Tuesday, 18 to Thursday, 20 February, the event provides a showcase for the subsea sector and wider underwater industry. Organised by Global Underwater Hub, the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sector, Subsea Expo is free to attend and is expected to attract around 6,000 visitors from across the UK and overseas over the course of the three days.

Throughout this three-day event, UDT gathers researchers, military end-users, and industry professionals from across the international naval community to evaluate, discuss and connect with like-minded industry peers to develop solutions, ranging from subsea to space. The includes senior military officials, European and International Ministries of Defence, technology suppliers, academia, and industry professionals, to assist end users with ongoing and emerging issues and seek valuable solutions.

The global ocean technology community will gather in Southampton in April for Ocean Business 2025, the must attend show for marine industries. With less than four months to go, all of the exhibition space has already been sold, with 350 exhibitors booked for what promises to be the biggest event yet, bringing together record crowds from around the world.

The awards dinner will take place on Wednesday, 19 February at P&J Live in the Granite City as part of Subsea Expo, a three-day exhibition and conference showcasing the subsea sector and wider underwater industry. Eight awards will be presented at the black-tie event, to which over 550 guests are expected to attend. Several companies have been shortlisted in multiple categories.

The OCEANS 2025 Brest conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS.

Join us and 1,000+ senior leaders from the global subsea market this February for #SubNetsEMEA, the largest annual subsea connectivity event! Over two action-packed days, connect, learn, and explore the latest advancements in submarine cable projects, connectivity hubs, and technical insights across EMEA and beyond. Expect impactful panels, hands-on workshops, and in-depth updates on the state of play for the submarine cable industry.

Globally, naval forces are facing complex threats that will challenge our ability to compete with peer adversaries in future warfare. Recently our near peer threats have not been standing still, far from it. They have been observing our armaments, equipment, and tactics to develop an increasingly capable force of their own. As a result, naval forces now face a multitude of advanced threats; including uncrewed systems, anti-ship munitions and Cyber/EW effects to name but a few. As a result, naval forces are transforming physically, conceptually, and culturally to maintain advantage in an ever-shifting world shaped by technology, climate change and increasingly aggressive peers.

Hundreds of business leaders and technical experts will gather in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 3 and 4 December for the IMCA Global Summit 2024 – the marine contracting industry’s first global event since 2018. Delegates from all over the UK, Europe, USA, Korea, South Africa, and Argentina have already registered.

The Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) is a series of one-day, non-profit making events that has been running since 1983 which provides excellent opportunities for networking and the informal exchange of ideas, knowledge, techniques and developments across an extensive range of marine scientific measurement activities.

With rapid technological advances changing the way maritime forces need to utilise and manage ISR capabilities across domains, Maritime and Littoral Reconnaissance and Surveillance systems and platforms have become a critical component of naval capability. Make sure you are a part of the leading conference in Europe dedicated to Maritime ISR. Join the maritime community across three days of discussion on innovation, with a focus on collaboration with industry experts, international military and inspirational speakers.

The future direction of the UK’s marine research infrastructure and how to succeed in taking on solo global ocean challenges are on the keynote billboard for this year’s tenth Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS), organiser the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has announced. The event will run from November 5-7, at NOC’s dockside facilities in Southampton, with the NOC operated research vessel RRS James Cook due to be alongside.

RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables are pleased to announce Floating Offshore Wind will be back again on 9 - 10 October 2024 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.

OEEC, organized by Navingo is a premier annual event that brings together professionals from the maritime and the offshore energy industries. This includes experts from offshore wind, oil & gas, marine energy, hydrogen, and more.

Exail Users Conferences are premier events that bring together industry leaders and experts in maritime and photonics technology each year. Organized by Exail for the past six years in iconic locations across Europe, these annual users conferences have become essential gatherings for market players. They offer unique opportunities to explore the latest advancements, share insights, and collaborate on solutions that shape the future of these dynamic industries.