Ocean Week 2026 is making waves! From 28 September to 4 October, Brussels (and beyond) will be buzzing with an array of ocean-themed events. From policy panel discussions to beach clean ups, there is something for every ocean lover.

Don’t forget to tag us and use the #OceanWeek!

Check out our events below or head over to the oceanweek.eu website for details on all the events happening during the week.

See you there!

Date

Event name

Time

Location

More info

29 September

‘We Are The Whale’ inauguration

11.45 – 14.00

European Parliament Esplanade

Find out more information here

29 September

Protection that pays: The socio-economic case for MPAs and an ambitious EU Ocean Act

15.00 – 16.00

European Parliament Room ASP 3H1

Register here

30 September

Ocean plastics unravelled: The microplastics hidden in your closet

13.00 – 14.00

European Parliament Esplanade

 

More information here

30 September

Fisheries Day: Pathways for a just transition

All day

Atelier29, Rue Jacques de Lalaing 29, B-1000

 

More information and register here

1 October

Less Fuel, Better Shipping: Rethinking Maritime Decarbonisation

09.00 – 10.15

Online

Register here

2 October

Perspectives on EU Arctic Strategy – is the EU doing enough to protect the Arctic in transition?

10.00 – 11.15

Online

Register here