The EU Ocean Act Conference will take place on 7–8 July 2026 at the National Opera House in Wexford, Ireland, as part of the programme of events organised under Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The conference will bring together high-level participants from across the EU to discuss the draft Ocean Act, a forthcoming EU legislative instrument designed to unify ocean-related policies, strengthen maritime spatial planning, and promote the sustainable use of marine resources.
A Welcome Reception will be hosted on the evening of 6 July at Whites of Wexford, offering delegates and speakers an opportunity to connect ahead of the conference. On the evening of 7 July, participants are invited to a Gala Dinner at Green Acres Gallery and Restaurant, featuring Wexford's music, culture and local cuisine.
Register:
To begin the registration process:
- Use the registration link https://delegate.ireland2026.eu/secured/login to create a new account
- Please email WexfordEUPresidencyevent [at] dcee.gov.ie (WexfordEUPresidencyevent[at]dcee[dot]gov[dot]ie) with the subject heading 'Request for access code' to enter the accreditation platform
- Your access code will be provided to your email
- When you enter the access code in 'New Account', you will be brought to the accreditation platform where you can process your registration