GEBCO Symposium 2026
The upcoming GEBCO Symposium, to be held in Cartagena, Colombia, will bring together the global ocean community to exchange knowledge, inspire collaboration, and advance our collective understanding of the seabed and the ocean environment.
Under this year’s theme, “From a Seabed Mapping Strategy to Global Ocean Action”, the Symposium will explore ocean governance, climate resilience, marine spatial planning, biodiversity protection, innovation, sustainable ocean management, and more.
The programme will combine strategic discussions, technical sessions, interactive workshops, and action-oriented outcomes aligned with the Ocean Decade and preparations for UNOC4.
Topics to be discussed will include:
- Seabed mapping: Progress and Remaining Gaps
- Data Gathering and Processing
- The Dilemma of Open Data
- Innovation Driving the Future of Ocean Mapping
- Mapping for Society and Sustainability
- And much more
Call for Contributions
The Symposium Organizing Committee is inviting contributions from experts, early-career professionals, researchers, hydrographers, policymakers, industry representatives, students, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world. 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.
To submit a contribution, please fill out the questionnaire.
The deadline to submit a contribution is Friday 26 June 2026.
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