🌊 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/
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