Tides Conference 2026: Ignighting Innovation in the Blue Economy of the Pacific Northwest

TIDES Conference 2026 convenes Pacific Northwest leaders across academia, industry, non-profits, and government to accelerate innovation in the Blue Economy. At the University of Washington in Seattle, the one-day program features keynotes, themed panels on Ocean Decarbonization, Sensors & Platforms, and Oceanography in the PNW, plus a poster session and networking. Students receive free admission. Meet peers via panels and posters.
April 23 2026
University of Washington, South Campus Center
Seattle, Washington
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The tides are changing. But the PNW's commitment to our oceans isn't.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 08:00 - 17:30

Location: University of Washington, South Campus Center
1601 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195

Organizers: University of Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, Sequoia Scientific, BioSonics, Marine Technology Society Puget Sound Chapter
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