The ICES Annual Science Conference 2026, a flagship event for the global marine science community, will take place from 15 to 18 September 2026 at Le Quartz – National Stage in Brest, France. The conference will bring together marine scientists from around the world to present innovative research, exchange ideas and foster long-lasting collaborative partnerships.

The programme will cover key areas of ICES science, including ecosystem science, human impacts on marine environments, emerging technologies and conservation. The Call for Abstracts is now open, with a submission deadline of 25 February 2026. Registration is expected to open in March 2026.

More information on the conference programme, theme sessions and abstract submission is available on the ICES website: https://www.ices.dk/events/asc/2026/Pages/default.aspx