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Structures in the Marine Environment 2026 Conference | Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Join researchers, policymakers and industry to explore the latest science on Marine Artificial Structures in the North Sea.
The INSITE Programme is pleased to announce that the 2026 Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) conference will be held at the Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle on 9th - 10th June 2026.
Join us on Day 1 to hear presentations on:
Decommissioning and expansion in a nature-positive era
Understanding the risks and opportunities of lesser-known marine artificial structures
How communication and meaningful consultation can support a just, nature-positive offshore energy transition
Building transparent and defensible decision-making frameworks for the offshore energy transition
On Day 2, in the morning, you'll hear presentations on:
Policy conflicts and co-benefits across climate, nature, and energy security
End-of-life solutions and the future of repowering, reuse, and circularity in offshore energy
In the afternoon, two workshops will be held, from 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Please let us know if you wish to attend a workshop. Further details to be announced.
Please register to secure your place and visit the following page if you wish to submit an abstract:
https://insitenorthsea.org/structures-in-the-marine-environment-sime-conference-2026/
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