Join the global ocean community in Cartagena, Colombia, on 8–9 October 2026 to explore the latest developments in ocean mapping.
Under the theme “From a Seabed Mapping Strategy to Global Ocean Action” the Symposium will explore:
🔹 Ocean governance
🔹 Seabed mapping progress and priorities
🔹 The dilemma of open data
🔹 Marine spatial planning
🔹 Biodiversity protection
🔹 Innovation and technology
🔹 Sustainable ocean management
…and more.
The Symposium Organizing Committee is now inviting contributions from experts, early-career professionals, researchers, hydrographers, policymakers, industry representatives, students, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world.
To submit a contribution and find out more, please visit the Symposium page on the IHO's web site: https://iho.int/en/gebco-symposium-2026
We encourage submissions that showcase innovative research, practical applications, technological developments, case studies, collaborative initiatives, and emerging perspectives.
This is an opportunity to share your work with an international audience, contribute to meaningful discussions, and help shape the future of ocean knowledge and stewardship.
The deadline to submit a contribution is Friday 26 June 2026.