The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community.
More than 5,000 scientists from around the world gather in Glasgow, Scotland, from February 22 to 27, 2026, for the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) to meet colleagues, expand their knowledge, discover new products and services, and share their passion for ocean sciences.
Every two years, the Ocean Sciences Meeting unifies the oceans community to share findings, connect scientists from around the world, and advance the impact of science. The Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 is co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS).
Date: From 22 to 27 February 2026
Location: Glasgow, Scotland