# World Conference on Marine Biodiversity

- Dates: 17 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
- Location: Concert Hall Bruges, Bruges, Belgium
- Organiser: Flanders Marine Institute

## About

The 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be held in Bruges from November 17 to 20, 2026. It focuses on marine biodiversity, covering topics such as UN Ocean Decade goals, marine taxonomic research, and knowledge-based policies. The event is for marine biodiversity researchers and enthusiasts.

## Official links

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

## Sponsors and partners

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

## Where to stay

- **Huyze die Maene**: 60 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.huyzediemaene.be)
- **Hotel Marcel**: 120 m from the venue, 7;9 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelmarcel.be/)
  - Phone: +32 50 33 55 02
- **Heritage Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 11 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
- **Hôtel Koffieboontje**: 140 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-koffieboontje.be/)
- **Hotel Acacia**: 180 m from the venue, 5 Korte Zilverstraat, Brugge
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-acacia.com/)
  - Phone: +32 50 34 44 11
- **Van Eyck**: 180 m from the venue, 7 Korte Zilverstraat, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvaneyck.be)
  - Phone: +32 50 33 52 67
- **Hotel Cavalier**: 200 m from the venue, 25 Kuipersstraat, Brugge, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelcavalier.be/nl/)
- **House of Bruges**: 200 m from the venue, 5 Sint-Jansplein, 8000
  - Phone: +32 483 28 37 50

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