SEAtwins Symposium 2026: Advancing Digital Twins of the Ocean

As part of the SEAtwins cluster, SEADITO is pleased to highlight the SEAtwins Symposium 2026: Advancing Digital Twins of the Ocean, which will take place from 2-5 November 2026 at Aalborg University Copenhagen, Denmark. The upcoming symposium will bring together experts from science, policy, and industry to explore emerging developments in Digital Twins of the Ocean and socio-ecological modelling for sustainable marine governance.

About

The SEAtwins Symposium 2026 will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, and practitioners from across Europe to explore the latest developments in Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTOs) and socio-ecological modelling.

Organised by the SEAtwins cluster, the symposium aims to strengthen collaboration across projects working at the intersection of marine science, digital technologies, and sustainable ocean governance. Through scientific presentations, interactive workshops, hands-on training sessions, and networking activities, participants will discuss how integrated data, models, and digital tools can support more informed and inclusive marine decision-making.

The four-day event will showcase cutting-edge research and applications contributing to the development of next-generation Digital Twins of the Ocean, with a particular focus on integrating ecological, social, and economic dimensions into modelling frameworks and decision-support tools.

Symposium Themes

The programme will cover a range of topics, including:

• Digital Twins of the Ocean and EDITO
• Socio-ecological modelling
• Biodiversity and ecosystem assessment
• Marine protected areas
• Maritime spatial planning
• Human activities and environmental pressures
• Citizen science and stakeholder engagement

Programme Highlights

The symposium will feature:

• Scientific presentations from leading European projects and initiatives
• Interactive workshops and training sessions
• Poster sessions and knowledge exchange activities
• Demonstrations of tools, models, and digital platforms
• Networking opportunities across research, policy, and industry communities

Participants will also have opportunities to engage in hands-on training sessions, including scenario modelling and data exploration using tools developed through SEAtwins projects.

For more information visit the EcoTwin website