2026 International Forum Preview

To promote the integrated development of submarine science theories and equipment, the State Key Laboratory of Submarine Geoscience will hold the 1st International Forum on Frontiers of Submarine Science and Technology in Xiamen on May 26, 2026.

Forum Time: May 26, 2026

Forum Venue: Xiamen, China

Forum Theme: This forum will focus on five major themes: deep-sea carrying equipment and technology, submarine resident systems and in-situ observation, polar extreme processes and stereoscopic observation, deep submarine exploration and ocean drilling, and submarine science and dynamic processes. It aims to build a high-level academic exchange platform, promote interdisciplinary cooperation, advance China’s independent innovation in deep-sea science and technology, and serve the needs of the national marine strategy.

Keynote Speeches:

Frontier Development and Strategic Thinking of Major Deep-Sea Equipment by Academician LIN Zhongqin

Frontier Fields and Technical Challenges of Deep-Sea Earth Sciences by Academician JIAN Zhimin

Polar Ice Drilling and Subglacial Lake Exploration by Academician SUN Youhong

Two-way Driving of Science and Technology: A Case Study of Polar Submarine Exploration by Academician LI Jiabiao

Construction of Marine Observation and Detection Technology System and Key Fields by Academician WANG Juncheng

Deep-Sea Cold Seep Ecosystem and Large Scientific Facilities by Academician ZHANG Si

Development and Future Prospects of Underwater Acoustic Technology by Academician WANG Haibin

Development and Prospects of Marine Satellite Observation Technology by Academician JIANG Xingwei

Invited Speeches S1: Deep-Sea Carrying, Resident Systems and In-situ Observation

Cooperative Underwater Acoustic Detection Technology of Deep and Far-Sea Seabed Arrays by Professor YIN Jingwei

Resource and Environmental Effects of Submarine Methane Seepage by Professor FENG Jingchun

Research Progress of Seabed Geomorphology Exploration Unmanned Underwater Vehicles by Professor WANG Hongdong

Experiments and In-situ Observation Technology of Deep-Sea Carbon Cycle by Professor ZHANG Yu

Research on Reliability of Deep-Sea Connectors and Components Against Marine Environment and Discussion on Application Scenarios of Wet-Mate Connectors by Research Fellow YANG Chengbo

Quantum Absolute Gravimeter and Its Application in Marine Gravity Survey by Research Fellow LIN Qiang

Invited Speeches S2: Deep Submarine Exploration and Dynamic Processes

Detecting the Base of Tectonic Plates with Deep-Sea Electromagnetic and Seismic Methods by Research Fellow ZHANG Tao

Next-Generation Multi-Scale Dense Seismological Submarine Observation Network by Research Fellow WEI Shengji

Research on Submarine Geographical Entity Detection and Naming by Research Fellow WU Ziyin

Instability of the Northern Continental Slope of the South China Sea Under Tectonic and Climate Control by Professor SUN Qiliang

Tracking Multi-Scale Climate Evolution with Ocean Drilling Cores by Professor DANG Haowen

Mechanism of Abnormal Enrichment of Deep-Sea Rare Earth Elements in the Pacific Ocean by Professorate Senior Engineer DENG Yinan

Organizers: State Key Laboratory of Submarine Geoscienc, Second Institute of Oceanography, China Institute for Marine Affairs

Co-organizers: China Deep Ocean Affairs Administration, China Ocean Development Foundation, Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, China-Madagascar Joint Laboratory of Continental Shelf, Third Institute of Oceanography, Xiamen University

Registration Link: https://v.wjx.cn/vm/rCAWUL7.aspx