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Welcome to Inmartech 2025 at the National Oceanography Centre
We are delighted to welcome the global marine technology community to Inmartech 2025, hosted at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton, UK. As one of the world’s leading institutions for ocean science and marine innovation, NOC provides the perfect setting for this unique gathering of marine technicians, engineers, and researchers.
Set on the historic Southampton waterfront, NOC offers state-of-the-art facilities, direct access to marine infrastructure, and a vibrant hub of scientific collaboration. This year’s symposium promises to deliver an inspiring programme of technical sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities — all in a venue dedicated to advancing our understanding of the ocean.
Join us at NOC to explore the future of marine technology, share best practices, and connect with colleagues from around the world.
AUV2026 Southampton - 1-3 September 2026
Every two years, the IEEE OES AUV Symposium brings the marine robotics community together to share ideas, exchange lessons learned and foster future research and collaboration.
Our focus is on the technologies and applications of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), underwater gliders, and Lagrangian floats, with most papers centered on field robotics or data collected from real-world deployments.
AUV2026 with be held in Southampton, UK between 1-3 September 2026. In addition to standard symposium papers, open access peer-reviewed papers will also be published as an IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering Special Issue and presented at the symposium.