In June 2026, Kenya will host the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) along on the vibrant Swahili coast, marking the first time the conference will be held on African soil. From Mombasa to Kilifi, this landmark gathering will shine a global spotlight on Africa’s ocean leadership and the unique coastal communities, ecosystems, and innovations that define the Western Indian Ocean.

OOC11, taking place from 16 to 18 June 2026, will bring together leaders from government, science, civil society, youth, and the private sector to accelerate ocean action and turn collective ambition into meaningful progress, with Kenya leading the way as host.

The conference theme, Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future, celebrates the living connection between people and the ocean.

For more information about OOC11, please visit the conference website.

Call for Proposals

Side events will run alongside the main conference and showcase solutions, partnerships, youth leadership, and community action across all six Areas of Action: Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Fisheries, Marine Pollution, Sustainable Blue Economy, Climate Change, and Maritime Security. Proposals may be submitted until 3 March 2026. Decisions will be announced in March 2026.

Exhibition Proposals may be submitted through 29 May 2026. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their proposal.

For more details and application guidelines, please visit Side Events & Exhibition | Our Ocean Kenya.