The European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS) promotes, since 1994, the development of Operational Oceanography in Europe as the component of the Global Ocean Observing System of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC GOOS).
Every three years the EuroGOOS conference provides a forum for marine scientists and technologists developing operational oceanography products, and the users of these services including decision and policy-makers as well as the private sector.
The EuroGOOS conference offers an opportunity to discuss how well our ocean monitoring and forecasting are supporting societal and policy needs. The event facilitates dialogue among a broad range of ocean observing and forecasting stakeholders, towards a fit-for-purpose ocean information delivery.
The conference will take place at the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus), from the 18–20 May 2026. It will be an in-person event only.
Conference format
The three-day conference will include plenary, splinter, and poster sessions, as well as round tables with focused discussions. The main outcomes of the conference will be summarized during the last day and key messages will be formulated.
Key priorities of the 11th EuroGOOS Conference
The EuroGOOS International Conference, held every three years, brings together diverse actors across the full marine knowledge value chain. It provides a platform to analyse the state of the art and define emerging priorities in European operational oceanography.
The 2026 Conference will focus on the following core priorities:
- Innovation in Observations, Modelling, and Forecasting
- Digital Transformation, Integration, and Data Quality
- Co-Design, Engagement, and Inclusivity
- Governance and Capacity for Ocean Knowledge
- Monitoring and Understanding the Triple Planetary Crisis and Addressing Societal Needs
10th EuroGOOS International Conference
From 3 to 5 October 2023, EuroGOOS held its 10th International Conference, hosted in Galway by the Marine Institute, Ireland. The Conference, titled European Operational Oceanography for the Ocean we want – Addressing the UN Ocean Decade Challenges, was an endorsed Ocean Decade event.
The event brought together over 160 participants for an in-person Conference covering all aspects of operational oceanography and its societal relevance.
9th EuroGOOS International Conference
The 9th International Conference has been an overwhelming success. More than 540 registered participants from 45 countries joined our online event tackling all aspects of operational oceanography. A total of 90 scientific presentations were given in parallel sessions and 22 posters presented, while international speakers shared their insights on coordination, governance, and impact in our five plenary sessions.