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SHOW PREVIEW OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024

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Oi 2024 ceanology International 2024 (Oi24), arguably content across ? ve different conference locations. World-class the world’s biggest and best marine science, scientists, thought leaders and innovators in the vanguard of ocean technology exhibition and conference, is the global ocean tech community will bring insightful and

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at London’s ExCeL. The event is expected to bring 7,500+ Among the key contributors to the conference program are attendees and 450+ exhibitors from 80+ countries, with 100+ Rick Spinrad, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and companies set to conduct product or service launch activity. Atmosphere, and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric

The event gathers personnel from ocean technology sci- Administration) Administrator, who is the keynote speaker ence, commerce and defense to London for three full days and at the opening plenary of the Ocean Futures Theatre, where nights chock full of a vibrant exhibition, on-water technology thought leaders will discuss meeting future ocean technology demonstrations on the Royal Victoria Dock just outside the needs. Sir David King, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Uni- exhibition hall, conferences and social gatherings – all events versity of Cambridge, will speak at the Catch the Next Wave aimed to spark imagination and collaboration amongst lead- conference – returning for 2024 on the ? nal day with a special ing companies and organizations in the sector. edition focusing on the climate and biodiversity crisis.

The three-day marine science, ocean technology exhibition David Ince, Oceanology International Portfolio Director, and conference once again promises to deliver an unparalleled said: “At this pivotal and exciting time for the ocean technol- global marketplace, a packed event schedule and targeted net- ogy industry, our focus is to provide an event where missions work opportunities for all those involved in exploring, pro- are made possible. Demand for new solutions in the blue tech tecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and and energy transition markets is exploding, so we are looking waterways. forward to delivering an inspirational Oi event in London with

The 2024 edition of Oceanology International and its co- the power to propel the direction, progress and impact of the located event OceanICT will provide a platform ‘where mis- sector. The in? uence of Oceanology International is built on sions are made possible’, according to the event organizers the scale, breadth, history and reputation of our event and I

RX Global. It will feature an even stronger emphasis on fu- am con? dent that, once again, Oi will be a catalyst for ideas ture technology and transformational solutions, with a focus and innovation, with unprecedented access to comprehensive on a sustainable blue economy. The spotlight will be on new solutions, diverse content and expertise.

launches on the exhibitor ? oor and demonstrations at the “As always, Oi24 provides the one occasion and one loca- live in-water dockside location, with hundreds of exhibitors tion where thousands of ocean professionals, international preparing to introduce products and showcase developments buyers and end users, suppliers and manufacturers can gather across the fast-paced ocean technology, science and engineer- to do business face-to-face. For anyone looking for new solu- ing sectors. tions for their business or projects, Oi is the place to discover

Featuring a compelling line-up of industry-leading speakers, cutting-edge technology to ultimately drive revenues. We are the full strategic Oi Conference Program will encompass a di- committed to work hard to introduce new event services, part- verse range of Technical Sessions and Ocean Futures-focused nerships, and collaborations to enhance the experience for all 58 January/February 2024

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