ICOE OEE 2026

ICOE OEE 2026 - Abstract Platform

26 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 | The Hague, Netherlands

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26 January 2026 - 31 March 2026

The Hague, Netherlands

ICOE OEE 2026 - Abstract Platform

Registration open until 1 Jun 2026

Welcome to ICOE OEE 2026 - Abstract Submission Platform

ICOE OEE 2026 is the place to showcase your recent technical developments, lessons learnt, achievements and important discussions. Joining the most important events in the sector, it is a unique opportunity to bring together industry, innovation and research.

Your abstract submissions must address at least one topic in one of the three thematic tracks, ‘_Building confidence with data and experience_‘, ‘_Research, innovation and enabling technologies_‘ and ‘_A supportive ecosystem for ocean energy development_‘. The work must be original and specifically prepared for ICOE OEE 2026. Each abstract will be assessed by two independent assessors, and depending on this assessment, active participation will be decided (in form of a conference session intervention or a poster presentation).

All abstracts must be submitted in English.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

TRACK 1

Research, innovation and enabling technologies

Ocean energy is a highly innovative industry, developing unique technologies and constantly advancing the state of the science. This track focuses on the latest technological developments and cutting-edge research that are moving the sector forward.

  • Critical components: connectors, moorings, cables

  • Demonstrating the first ocean energy farms

  • Developments in salinity gradient technologies

  • Innovative materials, circularity

  • Innovative technologies: from design to prototype

  • Integration in existing infrastructure

  • Next generation power take-off

  • Off-grid applications and alternative markets

  • Offshore operations: installation, maintenance, decommissioning

  • Subsea hubs

  • Thermal ocean energy technologies: OTEC & SWAC

TRACK 2

Building confidence with data and experience

Ocean energy technologies must demonstrate reliability and efficiency to attract investment. This track examines strategies and methodologies for gathering, analysing and validating performance data.

  • Array modelling and design

  • Biodiversity and nature enhancement

  • Choosing the right testing methodologies

  • Demonstration in real sea conditions

  • Improving reliability with tank testing

  • Numerical modelling of future energy systems

  • Resource assessment methodologies

  • Risk management: financial instruments & mitigation, insurance

  • Standards & certifications

  • Test site selection

  • Use of AI in Ocean Energy, Digital twins, satellite data

TRACK 3

A supportive ecosystem for ocean energy development

Ocean energy is on the cusp of commercialisation. This track explores what is needed to complete the sector’s industrialisation, beyond technological innovation and validation.

  • 2040 Climate Targets

  • Blue jobs, blue economy

  • Building national ocean energy markets

  • Cost reduction pathways

  • Environmental monitoring strategies & tools

  • Including local communities & citizen cooperation, social cost benefit analysis

  • Innovative financing/smart financing

  • Integration in the energy system

  • Optimising maritime space, marine special planning, co-use, multi-use or co-location

  • Overcoming regulatory barriers

  • Permitting & Consenting

  • State aid

  • Supply chain, installation & manufacturing