10th Annual

Deep Sea Mining Summit 2026

22 - 23 April, 2026 | London, UK

22 - 23 April, 2026
London, UK

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THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEEP-SEA MINING PROFESSIONALS

Welcome to the Deep Sea Mining Summit 2026, where industry stakeholders, regulators and technology innovators come together to shape the future of seabed resource development.

The sector faces complex challenges, including environmental concerns, evolving regulatory frameworks and the need for scalable technologies. Our event highlights progress in legislation, innovation and collaboration, showing how commercial deep-sea mining is moving from possibility to reality.

Join us to connect with leading experts, explore emerging opportunities and gain practical insights into the technologies and strategies shaping the next phase of deep-sea mining.

Key topics for 2026

Market dynamics and the investment outlook for deep-sea mining

Gain insights into the key market drivers shaping the industry, evaluate short-term growth prospects, and explore emerging opportunities.

Discover new exploration and mining projects with insights from key leaders

Explore new areas of economic value and examine the latest methods and findings emerging from leading commercial deep-sea mining activities featured at the event.

Navigating risks and opportunities within the regulatory policy framework

Access insights from key regulators and help shape a unified approach to engaging with the International Seabed Authority and national governments on regulatory.

Advancing sustainable seabed mining in harmony with the environment

Hear from leading deep-sea ecological experts as they share the latest techniques for developing effective environmental impact assessment plans.

Regional opportunities to harvest seafloor massive sulphides and nodules

Discover key regional opportunities for harvesting seafloor massive sulphides and manganese nodules, guided by geological experts.

Technological advances driving the commercialisation of deep-sea operations

Receive the latest updates on advanced mining technologies and explore diversification opportunities for companies involved in subsea applications.

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INDUSTRY TOPICS

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NETWORKING EVENTS

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LEADING EXPERTS

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Chunhui Tao

The event created a strong link between science, industry, environment, and technology.

Chunhui Tao
Second Institute of Oceanography
Denis Thieblemont

Engaging, well-rounded view of the latest developments in DSM projects.

Denis Thieblemont
BRGM
Ståle Fure

DSM now shows strong commercial, environmental, and legal potential, making it very promising.

Ståle Fure
SEAONICS AS
Matthew Caldwell

Inspiring to engage with pioneers shaping sustainable practices in this emerging field.

Matthew Caldwell
Onward
B Bernard Monot

A great mix of scientific, social, and legal topics. The speed networking was excellent.

B Bernard Monot
OPES OCEANI
Eleanor Martin

Excellent conference showcasing technology driving progress towards the future.

Eleanor Martin
Norton Rose Fulbright

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