Major conference on Europe’s Atlantic Ocean research to take place in Galway during Ireland’s EU Presidency
Mon, Jun 08, 2026
The Atlantic Summit Galway 2026, a landmark international conference focused on advancing Europe’s ocean research, skills and innovation agenda, will take place in Galway during Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency.
The conference, earmarked for October 8 and 9, was announced by the Marine Institute, University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), with the support of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science today (Monday) to mark World Oceans Day.
Held during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the summit will bring together leaders and stakeholders from across ocean research, policy, industry and society to shape the future of the Atlantic within Europe’s ocean agenda.
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