ICES ASC 2026: Bringing the Marine Science Community Together
The 2026 ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC) brought together hundreds of researchers, experts, and members of the marine science community for another inspiring week of scientific exchange, collaboration, and discussion.
SEADOTs was pleased to be part of this vibrant international gathering, contributing to the wider conversation around the future of marine and ocean research and connecting with experts working across disciplines, regions, and research communities.
This year’s conference once again demonstrated the scale and diversity of the ICES community.
ASC 2026 in numbers
- 742 participants
- 245 early-career scientists
- 33 countries represented
- 18 theme sessions
- 7 network sessions
- 3 keynote sessions
- 150 posters presented
- 1 special event
Beyond the numbers, ASC 2026 provided an important space for exchanging knowledge, discussing emerging scientific challenges, building new connections, and strengthening collaboration across the marine research community.
The conversations do not end with the conference. The knowledge, connections, and ideas exchanged in 2026 will continue to support collaboration across the marine science community.