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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