September 2025

Oceanography | Vol. 38, No. 3

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OCEANOPTICSCONFERENCE.ORG

OCEAN OPTICS XXVII

SEPTEMBER 13–18, 2026 | GHENT, BELGIUM

It is our pleasure to invite you to attend Ocean Optics XXVII,

the twenty-​seventh edition of the biennial international Ocean

Optics Conference. This event brings together a diverse ocean

optics community, including oceanographers, limnologists,

optical engineers, Earth observation scientists, resource manag-

ers, and policy professionals from across the globe, all united by

a shared passion for optics in aquatic environments.

Ocean Optics XXVII will be held at two exceptional venues in the

heart of Ghent. Wintercircus, a stunningly renovated innovation

hub centered around a dramatic circular arena, will provide the

space for the poster sessions, exhibits, and short courses. The

plenary sessions will be held just across the street in the iconic

Theaterzaal (theater) of the Arts Center VIERNULVIER, known for

its historic elegance and architectural grandeur.

REGISTRATION AND

HOUSING ARE OPEN

Register by January 14, 2026 to take

advantage of early bird rates.

Exclusive discounted hotel rates

are available on a first-come,

first-served basis.

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