The 36th Annual International Research Ship Operators (IRSO) meeting will be hosted in Bergen, Norway, from 22–25 September 2025. This year’s gathering will bring together representatives from 49 organizations across 30 countries, collectively managing over 100 of the world’s leading marine research vessels.

The IRSO forum serves as a key platform for research ship operators to share expertise, strengthen collaboration, and advance best practices in the collection and open publication of marine data.

The meeting will feature workshops, plenary sessions, and networking events hosted at the Scandic Bergen City Hotel, with highlights including an icebreaker at Nøsteboden and the conference dinner on Wednesday evening.

More information: here.

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