International Conference on

Bioluminescence and Deep Ocean Biological Systems (ICBDOBS-27)

13th – 14th Apr 2027 | Vancouver, Canada | 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 13–14 April 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 3 SDGs SDGs 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

13 APR 2027 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
    13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Bioluminescence Mechanisms in Deep-Sea Organisms
    Track 02
    Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Species Interactions
    Track 03
    Ecological Monitoring Techniques in Marine Environments
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Photobiology of Marine Organisms
    Track 05
    Assessing Marine Biodiversity and Its Conservation
    Track 06
    Environmental Stressors and Marine Ecosystem Health
  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

14 APR 2027 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
    14
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Deep-Sea Adaptations: Survival in Extreme Environments
    Track 08
    Ecosystem Functioning and Marine Productivity
    Track 09
    Habitat Assessment and Restoration in Marine Systems
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

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

    SDG 15 · Life on Land

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Species Behavior in Response to Environmental Changes
    Track 11
    Conservation Strategies for Marine Habitats
  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.
13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land

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