International Conference on

Ocean Warming and Marine Ecological Shifts (ICOWMES-26)

28th – 29th Nov 2026 | New York, USA | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 28–29 November 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 5 SDGs SDGs 8, 9, 13, 14 and 15
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

28 NOV 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    8
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Impacts of Ocean Warming on Marine Biodiversity
    Track 02
    Thermal Stress and Species Adaptation Mechanisms
    Track 03
    Ecosystem Monitoring and Assessment Techniques
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Habitat Change and Its Ecological Consequences
    Track 05
    Climate Variability and Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
    Track 06
    Conservation Strategies in a Warming Ocean
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

29 NOV 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Environmental Stressors and Marine Ecosystem Health
    Track 08
    Ecosystem Services in the Context of Climate Change
    Track 09
    Species Distribution Models and Climate Adaptation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    14 15
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water ·SDG 15 · Life on Land

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Ecological Resilience and Recovery in Marine Systems
    Track 11
    Future Directions in Oceanography and Marine Ecology
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land

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