The Ocean Symposium and Marine Exhibition 2026

Saturday, November 14 . 10am - 4pm.

"Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with our Ocean"

Welcome to The Ocean Symposium and Marine Exhibition 2026! Join us for a day filled with fascinating presentations and panel discussions about our beloved oceans. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 10:00 am to 4 pm for a day of learning, inspiration and ocean action . Connect with fellow ocean enthusiasts and experts as we discuss conservation, marine life, and the importance of protecting our oceans for future generations. We will be hearing from expert Speakers, and showcase short underwater inspirational films as well as lots of stalls. Sea, River Pollution and Citizen Science will be high on the agenda during the day. Marine Technology will also be a central part of this event.

The day promises to be a fantastic opportunity to: meet Academics, Policy makers, Community leaders, Business leaders, Networking opportunites and to discuss actions to bring new solutions to our rivers and seas pollution crisis.

We will also enjoy Marine Art by Laura Callaghan (Director - Creativity Takes Courage).

Don't miss out on this incredible event!

Co-hosted by the United Nations Associaton Climate & Oceans , Sussex Dolphin Project, Sussex Underwater and Commmunity Supporters, in partnership with Sussex Marine and Coastal Forum.

Sponsored by Sussex Bay

SPEAKERS and PANELLISTS:

Professor Robin Banerjee, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Global and Civic Engagement - University of Sussex

Robert Pearson - Chief Fisheries and Conservation Officer - Sussex Inshore and Fisheries Authority

Dr Lewis White - Seascape Research and Recovery Lead - Sussex Bay

Beautiful underwater short films by Sussex Underwater

Marine Mammals - Thea Taylor, Managing Director, Sussex Dolphin Project

Dr Bala Chandra - Senior Lecturer - Institute of Commonwealth Studies - University of London

Dr Corina Ciocan - Principal Lecturer in Ecotoxicology- University of Brighton

Youth Panel - 100 Miles School Project - Knepp Wildland Fundation, Moderated by Holly Tuppen

Environment Agency - speaker tbc

Ocean Technology - speaker tbc

Panellists: Alistair Gould (Chairman Furnace Brook CIC), Andy Dindsdale (Founder and Director of Strandliners), Councillor Kathryn Field (Environment and Climate Resilience - Rother District Council)

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