About the conference

Coastal Futures is the largest ocean conference of its kind in the UK and the 2026 edition will provide delegates with wide-ranging coverage of the critical current and future issues. The conference provides unrivalled knowledge sharing, networking, promotion, and training opportunities.

Coastal Futures conferences offer unparalleled networking opportunities with over 750 delegates from 200 organisations across two-days in January every year. This year’s theme ‘From ambition to action.’

The ocean underpins our climate, our economy, and our well-being. Yet rising demand for space and resources makes the future of our seas more contested than ever. Coastal Futures 2026 will bring together leaders and practitioners from across sectors to move beyond ambition and into action, navigating our shared future by exploring the policies, partnerships, and innovations needed to deliver a thriving ocean for all.