The AI4OCEAN International Scientific Conference and Winter School will take place from 10 to 17 February 2027 in Larnaca, Cyprus, bringing together researchers, students, European project consortia and institutional stakeholders to explore the applications of artificial intelligence in marine and maritime research.

Organised within the framework of the EU-funded AXOLOTL project, AI4OCEAN 2027 will combine three events addressing different aspects of AI-driven ocean science and innovation.

• From 10 to 12 February, The AI4OCEAN Winter School takes place offering MSc and PhD students and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to explore AI-enabled ocean science through lectures, practical workshops, case studies and collaborative activities.
• On 15 and 16 February, the AI4OCEAN International Scientific Conference will provide a forum for researchers, experts and professionals to present original work and exchange knowledge on applications of artificial intelligence in areas such as marine biodiversity monitoring, environmental observation, remote sensing, underwater acoustics and maritime surveillance.
• On 17 February the programme will conclude with the I-WEBAP Workshop, bringing together EU-funded Blue-AI projects and innovation actors to exchange experiences, identify synergies and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Registration and abstract submissions are now open.

Abstract submissions close on 1 December 2026, while applications for the Winter School and registrations for the conference close on 20 December 2026. A limited number of scholarships are also available, with applications assessed on a rolling basis.

Find out more about the programme, abstract submission and registration: here.