Noordzeedagen 2026​​​​​​​​

1 en 2 oktober 2026 | Deltapark Neeltje Jans, Vrouwenpolder

Program and registration will be available soon!

Although most information on this website is in English, the North Sea Days is a bilingual conference: the programme will be partly in Dutch and partly in English.

North Sea Days 2026

The North Sea Days is the annual gathering for everyone engaged with the future of the North Sea—whether in science, policy, governance, industry, or advocacy. As the demand for space and resources intensifies, the need for integrated solutions has never been more urgent.

This year’s theme ‘Zee en delta in balans: een veerkrachtige Noordzee’ invites participants to explore how we balance economic activity with ecological responsibility, through innovation, collaboration and policy.

  • Date: 1 and 2 October 2026

  • Venue: Neeltje Jans, Vrouwenpolder

Why attend?

  • Get the full picture of what’s happening in and around the North Sea: from nature restoration to digital ecological monitoring, from energy transition to marine spatial planning.

  • Interact with experts in ecology, engineering, policy, offshore energy, shipping, food systems and more.

  • Explore cutting-edge topics such as AI in marine science, Digital Twins, geopolitical security at sea and lessons from international cooperation.

  • Interact and be part of shaping plans, from new monitoring tools and pilot projects to cross-border partnerships and policy input.

Who should attend?

The North Sea Days welcomes professionals and stakeholders from across sectors, including:

  • Scientists and researchers in marine ecology, climate, and coastal systems

  • Policy makers, planners, and environmental managers at local, national, and EU levels

  • Industry experts in offshore energy, shipping, fisheries, and aquaculture

  • NGOs, civil society, and advocacy groups focused on marine sustainability

  • Digital and data specialists working on monitoring, modeling, and AI

  • Security, defence, and governance representatives

  • Students and young professionals entering the marine and coastal field

Location

Deltapark Neeltje Jans

Faelweg 5, 4354 RB Vrouwenpolder

+31(0)111 655 655

info@neeltjejans.nl