The ICES Annual Science Conference 2026 will be held in Brest from 15 to 18 September 2026, at Le Quartz – Scène nationale. As ICES' flagship event, it will bring together marine scientists from around the world to present innovative research, share knowledge and strengthen international collaborations.
The programme will cover the major areas of marine science supported by ICES: ecosystem science, impacts of human activities, emerging technologies and conservation.
The call for abstracts is open until 25 February 2026. Registration is scheduled to open in March 2026. This conference is a major event for the international marine research community.