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The global summit for marine mineral exploration. Discover the future of energy resources and deep-sea technologies.

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The Ultimate Frontier

"Where innovation meets extreme pressure."

Autonomous Robotics

Next-gen AUVs, drone swarms, and embedded AI for high-definition abyssal mapping and exploration.

Eco-Responsibility

Minimal impact extraction technologies, real-time biomonitoring, and deep ecosystem preservation.

Strategic Network

Meet the elite: ISA regulators, mining giants, and DeepTech startups redefining the industry.

Conference Schedule

Two concurrent tracks of innovation and strategy.

Session 1 Deep-Sea Technologies

Autonomous Swarm Robotics for Nodule Harvesting

Dr. Aiko Tanaka Chief Robotics Engineer, NORC Japan

Coordinating AUV fleets for selective harvesting patterns to maximize yield while preserving biodiversity corridors.

AI-Driven Computer Vision for Nodule Detection

Prof. Michael Reeve Director, Centre for Marine Imaging, UK

Using deep learning to distinguish polymetallic nodules from substrate in low-light, high-turbidity abyssal environments.

Hydraulic Lift vs. Mechanical Collectors: AUV Integration

Eng. Farid Al-Mansouri Lead Systems Architect, NeptuneTech UAE

Engineering compact collector heads for AUVs to minimize sediment plume generation during nodule extraction.

Session 2 Geology & Geochemistry

Mapping Polymetallic Nodules

Dr. Lucia Ortega Marine Geochemist, IMPRO Chile

Rare Earth Elements in the Abyss

Dr. Zhen Liu Senior Researcher, SinoOcean Minerals

Submarine Volcanism & Mineral Formation

Prof. Johan Vestergaard Chair, Arctic Seafloor Institute
Session 3 Environmental Impact

Long-Term Impacts of Seafloor Disruption

Dr. Celine Rousseau Head of Marine Ecosystems, IFREMER

Biomonitoring Strategies for Mining Sites

Dr. Eric Mokoena Principal Scientist, SAOMA

Sustainable Extraction: Lessons from Pilot Zones

Dr. Yasmine Haddad Deep Blue Sustainability Initiative

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Strategic Partners & Sponsors

DEEPORE Extraction Systems
ABYSSLOGIC Subsea AI Solutions
TITANMARITIME Heavy Engineering
ECOBENTHOS Sustainability
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