Oceanology Asia 2025 (OA 2025) was successfully held at Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing from October 22 to 24. This edition garnered robust support from prominent marine-related institutions, including the China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association, Chinese National Committee of International Society for Digital Earth, East China Sea Branch of the China Society for Ocean Development, Marine Technology Innovation Center - Yangtze Delta, Yangtze River Delta Offshore Wind Power Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Innovation Alliance, and Sun Yat-sen University.
Over the three-day conferences, more than 5,000 professionals from nearly 20 countries and regions, such as Australia, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Canada, Kenya, Malaysia, the United States, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and China, participated in depth. Parallel to the exhibition, 11 high-end forums, including The Conference themed "New Engines , New Forces: Forging Ahead and Innovating in Ocean Technology", were held successfully. It served as a pivotal platform for international exchanges and industrial collaboration.
200+ Marine Technology Equipment Brands Showcased
5,000+ Domestic and International Industry Professionals Facilitating Efficient Collaboration
Audience Profile
Attendees by Organization Type
Geographic Scope of Audience
Decision-Making Role
Professional Conference Focusing on Cutting-Edge Topics
Parallel to the exhibition, 11 high-end conferences and technical conferences were held, including the "Oceanology Asia 2025 & OA Plenary ". Gathering 81 industry experts, these events delved into frontier issues in the marine sector such as Marine Scientific Research, Ocean Observation & Measurement Technical, Marine artificial intelligence, Deep-Sea Mining and Ocean Renewable Energy, ROV/AUV/UUV.
In addition, as a new segment of the main conference, the OA Meetime created a high-standard platform for international exchanges. The OA Meetime hosted by Lin Cui, Researcher and Deputy Director of the Marine Technology Innovation Centre Yangtze Delta. The dialogue brought together authoritative experts with global perspectives from the UK, the US, Singapore, and other countries. Distinguished participants included: Lars Johanning, Professor of Ocean Technology, Associated Head of School (Research), University of Plymouth, UK, International Co-Director of China Council for International Cooperation on Environmental Development (CCICED), Task Team 2 Ocean Energy. Andrew Lipman, Director of ABS China Subsea and Mining operations. Frank Lim, Chief Ocean Engineer of Jiangsu Marine Technology Innovation Center. Fei Chai, Chair Professor of Xiamen University. Their in-depth discussions on cutting-edge marine topics delivered a fascinating intellectual feast for the audience.
Diversified Concurrent Activities Building Communication Bridges
Online Live Exhibition Tour
The concurrent online live exhibition tour invited Dalei Song, Director of the Innovative Education and Practice Center of Ocean University of China, as the host. Through the integration of online and offline formats, the live broadcast visited various booths on-site, comprehensively showcasing cutting-edge exhibits and technological achievements, and creating an immersive viewing experience for online audiences.
Voices from Speakers & Attendees
Zhanhai Zhang, Chairman of China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and former chief engineer of the Ministry of Natural Resources: “OA 2025 has successfully built a bridge connecting industry, academic research, and the public. The parallel conferences, which organically integrate professional depth and practical value, have attracted many visitors. We look forward to the exhibition becoming a long-term brand event, continuously contributing to deepening industry-university-research collaborative innovation."
Qiang Qu, President of the China Ocean Engineering Consulting Association:” The achievements displayed at the booths demonstrate the rapid development of China's marine science and technology equipment, which provides important support for the development of the entire marine industry. We expect more technological innovations to emerge in the future, leveraging scientific and technological strength to help China achieve the goal of becoming a maritime power."
Representative of ROMONA Inc., a Russian end-user: “We have long relied on marine science and technology equipment from Western countries such as the UK and the US. However, at this exhibition, we have seen many advanced local Chinese products and thus aim to find suitable Chinese suppliers as alternatives."
Voices from OA 2025 Exhibitors
Wuxi Haiying-Cal Tec Marine Technology Co., Ltd.:" We participate in every OA 2025. It is a specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative platform for marine technology display. We hope this feature will be further strengthened in the future, making it an international professional exhibition in China's high-end marine technology field."
Hangzhou Haixun Technology Co., Ltd.: This is our third time participating in the exhibition, and we are loyal fans of OA 2025. We have met many old and new friends, and we hope OA 2025 will always serve as a professional platform for the industry."
Zhongsheng Marine Technology (Hunan) Co., Ltd.: “This is our debut at OA 2025. During the event, we received numerous international partners from around the world, who showed strong interest in our products and established friendly cooperative relationships with us."
Extensive Media Coverage at Home and Abroad
Domestic and foreign partners and media highly praised the professionalism of OA 2025. They unanimously recognized that the exhibition provides an important platform for marine science and technology practitioners to build cooperation, explore business opportunities, and showcase achievements.
