# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ocean Innovation Africa 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? JOIN US: Africa’s ocean innovators are rising- it happens at OIA 2026!

We’re excited to announce the dates and host city for the 7th edition of Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA) — Africa’s leading platform for ocean-impact innovation, investment, and collaboration.

This is where African and global changemakers come together to inspire solutions, unlock opportunities, and catalyse partnerships that shape a regenerative blue future for the continent — with 800+ delegates expected (500 international and 300 local), 70+ ocean start-ups on show, 200+ investors in the room, and 400+ targeted B2B meetings to drive real deals and collaborations.

Event Details

?: Ocean Innovation Africa 2026

?️: 23–25 March 2026

?: Durban - eThekwini, South Africa

Why Durban?

We chose Durban for OIA 2026 for its strategic position and coastline, major port, and bold investments in marine innovation and ocean governance making it the
ideal home for a continent-shaping ocean innovation summit.

Why OIA Matters?

Across past editions, OIA has grown into a trusted space where start-ups, researchers, investors, policymakers, and coastal communities come together to transform ocean challenges into opportunities. The summit has helped innovators unlock investment, enter pilot markets, forge strategic partnerships and elevate African led solutions on global stages. 

In 2026 OIA will continue to build this momentum by convening people and organisations driving a regenerative blue future for the continent- inspiring action , unlocking collaborations and accelerating solutions at scale. 

More details on registration and the full programme will be shared soon.

? Register now and visit our website for updates: https://ocean-innovation.africa/

#OIA2026 #BlueEconomy #Durban #Africa #Sustainability #SDG14 #OceanInnovationAfrica
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/verulam/ocean-innovation-africa/200029497129931
- **Event Categories**: business, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Verulam
- **state**: NL
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Ethekwini..Durban
- **lat**: -29.652887
- **long**: 31.014666
- **full address**: Ethekwini..Durban, 111 Ocean Ridge Dr, Verulam, 4339, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ocean Innovation Africa  being held?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Africa  takes place on Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Ethekwini..Durban, 111 Ocean Ridge Dr, Verulam, 4339, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ocean Innovation Africa ?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Africa  is organized by Ocean Innovation Africa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Africa  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Verulam, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ocean Innovation Africa  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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