# IQOE Next Steps Workshop

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Flanders Marine Institute, Ostend, Belgium
- Organiser: International Quiet Ocean Experiment

## About

The IQOE Next Steps Workshop is an open workshop organized by the IQOE Science Committee to plan the continuation of IQOE activities and the implementation of the Ocean Sound Essential Ocean Variable. It is intended for scientists and stakeholders involved in ocean acoustics and bioacoustics research.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://iqoe.org/articles/2026-ocean-sound-workshop-announced)
- [Registration](https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001TiajJnxBdgJBs8BqyViW_q_pxLYtdVn1R2Nj0QPwjSt9qdyIljKlAPbT15_xPd2Q1aARjyKIr4XPHGZKP5PnuSnDCoqdVyDoiZLVWTEUI34RZDzj5RH_8gssnZpCSWbw4Z1PxguGh2DBmDdH8pDEemUEUnAlqcvD)
- [Agenda](https://iqoe.org/agenda#content)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Where to stay

- **Rubens**: 1.3 km from the venue, 44 Visserskaai, Oostende, 8400
- **Houseboat**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **Burlington**: 1.4 km from the venue
- **Ostend Hotel**: 1.4 km from the venue, 6 Londenstraat, Oostende, 8400
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelostend.be/)
- **Glenmore Hotel**: 1.4 km from the venue, 3 stars, 25 Hofstraat, Oostende, 8400
- **Le Parisien**: 1.4 km from the venue, 19 Groentemarkt, Oostende, 8400
  - [Hotel website](https://www.leparisienoostende.be/)
- **Pacific**: 1.5 km from the venue, 11 Hofstraat, Oostende, 8400
  - Phone: +32 59 70 15 07
- **Hotel Princess**: 1.5 km from the venue, 7 Boekareststraat, Oostende, 8400

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iqoe-next-steps-workshop/