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THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEEP-SEA MINING PROFESSIONALS
Welcome to the Deep Sea Mining Summit 2026, where industry stakeholders, regulators and technology innovators come together to shape the future of seabed resource development.
The sector faces complex challenges, including environmental concerns, evolving regulatory frameworks and the need for scalable technologies. Our event highlights progress in legislation, innovation and collaboration, showing how commercial deep-sea mining is moving from possibility to reality.
Join us to connect with leading experts, explore emerging opportunities and gain practical insights into the technologies and strategies shaping the next phase of deep-sea mining.
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Market dynamics and the investment outlook for deep-sea mining
Gain insights into the key market drivers shaping the industry, evaluate short-term growth prospects, and explore emerging opportunities.
Discover new exploration and mining projects with insights from key leaders
Explore new areas of economic value and examine the latest methods and findings emerging from leading commercial deep-sea mining activities featured at the event.
Navigating risks and opportunities within the regulatory policy framework
Access insights from key regulators and help shape a unified approach to engaging with the International Seabed Authority and national governments on regulatory.
Advancing sustainable seabed mining in harmony with the environment
Hear from leading deep-sea ecological experts as they share the latest techniques for developing effective environmental impact assessment plans.
Regional opportunities to harvest seafloor massive sulphides and nodules
Discover key regional opportunities for harvesting seafloor massive sulphides and manganese nodules, guided by geological experts.
Technological advances driving the commercialisation of deep-sea operations
Receive the latest updates on advanced mining technologies and explore diversification opportunities for companies involved in subsea applications.
INDUSTRY TOPICS
NETWORKING EVENTS
LEADING EXPERTS
Q&A SESSIONS
Latest News
REGULATORY
8 Aug 2025
A New Frontline in Mineral Supply Chains: The Pacific SeabedINNOVATION
5 Aug 2025
Britain Leads with Research on Deep-Sea FutureRESEARCH
2 Aug 2025
Tracking the Plumes: What Seabed Mining Tests RevealMARKET TRENDS
16 Jul 2025
Deep-Sea Mining Edges Closer to Reality
Japan Bets on Ocean Floor to Power Clean Tech

INNOVATION
7 Jul 2025
Japan's 2026 deep-sea trial could challenge China's dominance and set a new course for clean tech minerals.
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Expert Speakers
Oliver Gunasekara
Impossible Metals
Walter Sognnes
Loke
Keith Hutchinson
Safinah Group
Past Attendees
Foresea
Standards Norway
Schneider
Oceaneering
Petrobras
JOGMEC
Seafloor Minerals
Baker Hughes
Dassault Systèmes