4
March
2026

WMU-GOI at the World Ocean Summit 2026

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The World Maritime University (WMU)–Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) will participate in the 13th annual World Ocean Summit, organized by the Economist Impact, taking place onsite at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada, on 4–5 March 2026. WMU-GOI will serve as an official supporter of the Summit, hosting an exhibition booth at the Summit Expo and contributing to the programme as panellists.

About the World Ocean Summit

The World Ocean Summit convenes global leaders from policy, business, finance, science, and civil society to advance solutions for ocean sustainability. The 2026 edition takes place at a pivotal moment for ocean governance, as new international agreements, emerging science, and growing investment in the ocean economy demand coordinated, practical action across sectors.

WMU-GOI at the Summit

The WMU exhibition booth will showcase WMU's academic programmes, Ocean research and science-policy initiatives as well as outreach and capacity development activities.

The booth will be open to the Summit’s 800+ participants and will feature interactive onsite activities, as well as an online booth accessible through the Summit’s virtual platform.

WMU-GOI Participation in Summit Sessions

On 4 March, Professor Long, Director of the WMU-GOI will participate in the Panel: “How to overcome bureaucracy and implement the High Seas Treaty” and Dr. Aspasia Pastra, Assistant Professor, will participate in the Panel: “Building regional and global infrastructure for ocean observation: who pays, who governs, who benefits?”.

Join Us in Montréal

If you are interested in attending the Summit, registration is available via the event page:
👉 https://events.economist.com/world-ocean-summit/registration/

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If you will already be attending and would like to connect with WMU-GOI onsite, please contact the team at goievent@wmu.se.

More information about the full Summit programme is available here:
👉 https://events.economist.com/world-ocean-summit/agenda/

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About the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute

The World Maritime University’s WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö. 

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