# The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity

- Dates: 17 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
- Location: Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), Bruges, Belgium
- Organiser: Flanders Marine Institute
- Industry: MarTech

## About

The 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity is a conference focused on marine biodiversity topics such as baselines and trends, building e-oceans, marine taxonomic research, and knowledge-based policies. The page indicates it is for attendees interested in the conference program and scientific sessions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.wcmb2026.org/)
- [Registration](https://www.wcmb2026.org/registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.wcmb2026.org/scientific-programme)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- David Obura, Opening Keynote
- Vidar Helgesen
- Lisa Levin
- Fei Chai
- Daniel Lauretta
- Leen Vandepitte
- Diva Amon
- Philippe Bouchet, Keynote Carlo Heip Award

## Sponsors and partners

- IABO
- PeerJ
- LifeWatch ERIC
- The National Decade Committee for Belgium
- The Sea As a Good Cause

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-world-conference-on-marine-biodiversity/