The Symposium will bring together around 100 invited participants, including senior scientists, policymakers, innovators, and early-career researchers, to co-design the future directions of ocean science and governance. Attached are two documents with the concept note and symposium programme.
The event will address key themes such as ocean observation, deep-sea exploration, biodiversity, ethics, transdisciplinarity, marine education, skills for the future workforce, and the role of science in shaping the European Ocean Pact. A core component of the Symposium will be a series of interdisciplinary Breakout Working Groups, where participants will collaboratively identify grand challenges, innovative approaches, and concrete priorities that will directly feed into a White Paper, Policy Brief, and Strategic Roadmap for future ocean research and policy.
Four ECOPs will be selected to participate in these Working Groups. This represents a unique opportunity to:
- contribute to a crucial moment for the international ocean science community,
- engage directly with leading scientists and decision-makers,
- expand your knowledge and perspectives,
- build meaningful international networks.
While the initiative is coordinated in Italy, applications from non-Italian ECOPs are strongly encouraged, and we warmly invite all interested ECOPs to apply. Please note that selected ECOPs will need to cover their own expenses, unfortunately no economic support is available.
How to apply
Please send your application to Alessandro Gibertini: alessandro.gibertini@cnr.it
Subject line:
International Symposium Transformative Ocean Sciences in Venice – application Name Surname
Please attach your CV and confirm that you will be able to cover your own expenses or explain your plans to get funding to attend the Symposium if you get selected.
Deadline
Friday, 30 January, 11:00 Central European Time (CET)