Digital Twins of the Ocean (DITTO) 3rd World Summit – Deadline 20 July 2026

The DITTO Summit 2026 is the flagship international summit of the Digital Twins of the Ocean (DITTO) programme under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The 2026 Summit focuses on operational, interoperable, and user-driven digital twins that combine observations, models, AI, and advanced digital technologies to support ocean protection, climate resilience, sustainable governance, and the blue economy.

Summit Focus

The DITTO Summit focuses on operational, interoperable, and user-driven digital twins that combine:

  • Real-time observations, sensing, and monitoring systems
  • Advanced modeling, simulation, and predictive analytics
  • AI, Machine Learning, and data-driven intelligence
  • Cloud, edge, and high-performance computing ecosystems
  • Open architectures, interoperability standards, and scalable digital platforms
  • Cross-sector applications for climate resilience, smart cities, sustainability, governance, and innovation

Key Applications

  • Shipping, maritime operations, and intelligent logistics systems
  • Offshore energy, renewable resources, and sustainable industrial development
  • Fisheries, marine ecosystems, food security, and natural resource management
  • Coastal infrastructure, smart cities, disaster resilience, and environmental protection
  • Climate services, hazard forecasting, and risk-informed decision support
  • Digital twins for health, agriculture, water, and societal resilience
  • Governance, policy innovation, and sustainable economic transformation across sectors

Core Themes

DITTO Summit 2026 explores the foundational pillars of next-generation digital twin systems across ocean, Earth, infrastructure, mobility, industry, space, and society—expanding from Digital Twins of the Ocean to a broader ecosystem of interoperable digital transformation.

Data, Observation & Modelling

Reliable inputs for smarter decisions through the integration of real-time observations, satellite systems, IoT sensors, autonomous platforms, advanced predictive models, and AI-driven analytics to support operational planning, forecasting, and adaptive management across sectors.

Platforms, Digital Infrastructure & Interoperability

Open architectures, cloud and edge ecosystems, high-performance computing, digital platforms, and interoperability standards that enable seamless integration of data, models, and workflows across institutions, industries, and diverse digital twin domains.

AI, Automation & Optimization

Advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and optimization technologies for scenario simulation, predictive intelligence, operational efficiency, and decision-support systems spanning ocean, climate, transportation, manufacturing, health, and smart systems.

Cross-Sector Applications & Solutions

Real-world digital twin deployment across shipping, maritime logistics, satellite systems, smart mobility, automotive systems, offshore energy, fisheries, infrastructure, urban systems, climate services, disaster resilience, and sustainable governance.

Operational Systems & Industrial Deployment

Validated, scalable, and production-ready digital twin systems designed for deployment across public, private, and research sectors, enabling actionable intelligence for environmental, industrial, and societal challenges.

Integrated Earth-to-Society Systems

Connected ocean–atmosphere–land–space–infrastructure intelligence frameworks that support comprehensive risk management, sustainability, resilience, and innovation through holistic digital ecosystems.

Abstract Submission

The abstract submission system is now open! Please submit your abstract via the submission link below.
Please note that if you have any issues or are unable to connect to the form, you should contact the secretariat at
ditto-summit2026 [at] jamstec.go.jp.

Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026 at 23:59 (JST)

Submit here.

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JAMSTEC, Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences

Location:
Workpia Yokohama, Japan

Email:
ditto-summit2026@jamstec.go.jp

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