Record Visitor Numbers and a Rise in Innovation Marks Milestone Year for Oceanology International

This year’s three-day event surpassed expectations, attracting 8,271 visitors and professionals from across the ocean enterprise for a total attendance of 15,709, representing a 14% increase on the previous edition. The largest Oceanology International in its 57-year history welcomed 50% of its attendees from outside the UK, with 461 exhibiting companies representing over 30 countries, underlining its role as the global platform for ocean innovation and collaboration.

More than 160 companies chose Oi26 as the launchpad for new solutions, reinforcing Oceanology International’s position as the most important marketplace on the planet for unveiling cutting-edge technology and offering direct access to a powerful cross-section of customers, partners and decision-makers. Taking their place among the industry’s most high-profile, established key players who returned to the event, including Teledyne Marine, Fugro, Sonardyne, Kongsberg Discovery and others, were 120 new exhibitors for 2026 such as Bedrock, C-SAM, Online Oceans and Reach Systems, adding fresh perspectives and new solutions to the show floor.