The 2018 OCEANS Conference and Exhibition will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, on Oct. 22-25. OCEANS is a bi-annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. These industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends, while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.

The Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society partner to present OCEANS, which draws an audience of more than 2,000 attendees. The event features:

• Over 500 professionally reviewed technical papers, including sessions focused on local themes.
• Plenary sessions with leaders from industry, academia, the military and government.
• 100+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in products and services.
• A student poster session featuring projects from around the world and other student activities.
• Tutorials, workshops, demonstrations, government listening sessions, social and networking opportunities, professional field trips and much more.

For more information, visit charleston18.oceansconference.org.