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Seafood Expo North America (Boston Seafood Show)
Boston, MA
March 15, 2026
This exposition gathers exhibiting suppliers from 50 countries under one roof, year-after-year, with one goal in mind: provide North America’s seafood buyers a one-stop-shop to access everything seafood, face-to-face. This includes discovering, sampling and sourcing products; meeting with current or new suppliers; networking with industry colleagues; and so much more!
Villars Institute Summit
Villars, Switzerland
March 18, 2026
The Villars Institute Summit brings together a carefully curated community of experts, conservation leaders, chief sustainability officers, entrepreneurs, investors and philanthropists to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature positive economy
Ocean Innovation Africa 2026
Durban, South Africa
March 23, 2026
The 6th edition of Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA2025) marked a major evolution for the summit. Staying true to its pan-African vision, OIA set out to host this edition outside of Cape Town for the first time. After the success of OIA2024 - and the release of the Cape Town Manifesto championing inclusive design principles for a regenerative blue economy - several partners approached OIA with the idea of building on that momentum and gravitas by aligning additional events, workshops, and meetups around the summit. The goal was to create a collaborative platform where each contribution would feed into a greater collective impact
Arctic Science Summit Week
Aarhus, Denmark
March 25, 2026
The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is organised annually by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) to provide opportunities for coordination, cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific organisations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999 and has evolved into the most important annual gathering of the Arctic research organisation.
2025 World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings
Washington, D.C.
April 13, 2026
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and related ancillary events will take place from 13-19 April 2026 in Washington, D.C., US. The Spring Meetings are comprised of the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee and the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) events. Ancillary meetings will be scheduled throughout the week, beginning Monday through Sunda
Arctic Encounter Summit
Anchorage, Alaska
April 14, 2026
The Arctic Encounter Summit (AES) is the largest annual Arctic policy and business event in the United States. AES aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontier - the Arctic. Policymakers, diplomats, indigenous leaders, industry innovators, diverse stakeholders, national security officials, and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime, research, startup, investment, health, and energy sectors come together at AES to challenge the status quo dialogue, critically address challenges, and collaborate on solutions. AES also features major cultural productions, including live performances, the Far North Fashion Show, northern and traditional artist vendors, and more.
Singapore Maritime Week
Suntec, Singapore
April 20, 2026
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is an annual flagship event organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW brings together global maritime leaders and industry captains to discuss key issues and developments in the sector. It is also a platform to demonstrate latest technologies and innovations, as well as to facilitate networking and collaboration among all stakeholders.
Skoll World Forum 2026
Oxford, United Kingdom
April 21, 2026
The Forum shines a spotlight on some of the most promising solutions and impactful social innovations and connects leaders who are driving social progress around the world. Attendance is curated by the Skoll Foundation team, with free virtual participation open to everyone.
Wind Europe
Madrid, Spain
April 21, 2026
WindEurope is the largest conference dedicated to wind energy's role in European electricity generation, with specific sessions focused on offshore wind
Marine Environment Protection Committee 84
London, United Kingdom
April 27, 2026
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
