Subsea Expo 2026
04/02/2026, 07:30 (GMT) Add To Calendar
P&J Live
Subsea Expo returns to Aberdeen at P&J Live, on Wednesday, 04 and Thursday, 05 February 2026 hosted by Global Underwater Hub.
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Subsea Expo is one of the world’s leading subsea focused events.
Organised by Global Underwater Hub, the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors, the well-established two-day event attracts thousands of visitors from across the UK and around the world keen to learn about the latest developments, innovations and insights in the subsea sector and wider underwater industry. Subsea Expo 2026 is being held in partnership with Boskalis Subsea Services.
The large exhibition features around 80 companies and industry organisations, showcasing innovative products and technologies and highlighting the capability of the subsea and underwater supply chain. Alongside the exhibition is a multi-stream conference programme that covers a variety of topics and a broad range of speakers.
In addition to the exhibition and conference, the event includes the prestigious Subsea Expo Awards Dinner. This black-tie dinner provides an opportunity to join colleagues and peers to network and celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals working in the subsea sector and wider underwater industry.
Free-to-attend, the Subsea Expo exhibition and conference provides opportunities for learning and development, knowledge sharing, debate and networking. With a diverse programme and range of exhibitors, Subsea Expo offers something of interest for all attendees over the course of its two days.
Exhibition
Subsea Expo brings together a broad range of companies and organisations to showcase products, technology, innovation, knowledge and skills that have shaped and are shaping the vibrant and economically important subsea sector and wider underwater industry.
Subsea Expo brings together a broad range of companies and organisations to showcase products, technology, innovation, knowledge and skills that have shaped and are shaping the vibrant and economically important subsea sector and wider underwater industry.
This long-established event welcomes companies of all sizes from around the UK and overseas, provide a platform to promote products and services to an engaged audience. With a range of stand sizes available and options for shell scheme or space only bookings, there is flexibility in the exhibiting packages on offer. The exhibition is being proudly supported by our principal media partner Energy Voice + E-FWD.
Conference programme
A varied conference programme runs alongside the exhibition and features debate, discussion and insight on a range of key industry topics. Sessions bring together the brightest minds, industry experts, innovators, leaders and those with an eye on the future to share knowledge, present findings and examine the road ahead. The conference programme includes a mix of panel sessions and informative themed spotlight sessions.
A varied conference programme runs alongside the exhibition and features debate, discussion and insight on a range of key industry topics. Sessions bring together the brightest minds, industry experts, innovators, leaders and those with an eye on the future to share knowledge, present findings and examine the road ahead. The conference programme includes a mix of panel sessions and informative themed spotlight sessions.
The Next Wave
The theme for Subsea Expo 2026 is The Next Wave, which will explore where the next projects and innovations are coming from in offshore wind, oil and gas, defence and beyond. Under this theme, conference sessions will highlight how innovation beneath the waves is driving careers and growth across the blue economy.
The theme for Subsea Expo 2026 is The Next Wave, which will explore where the next projects and innovations are coming from in offshore wind, oil and gas, defence and beyond. Under this theme, conference sessions will highlight how innovation beneath the waves is driving careers and growth across the blue economy.
Subsea Expo 2026 will open with a breakfast plenary session that will feature discussion on event theme on Wednesday morning from 07:30 until 09:00. Chaired by GUH chief executive Neil Gordon, it will feature speakers from Boskalis Subsea Services, Flotation Energy, the North Sea Transition Authority and Serica Energy.
Conference sessions
Four conference panel sessions will take place in the teal conference room and are being sponsored by Elementz. The programme will cover the following topics:
| Wednesday | Thursday |
| Oil and gas | Offshore wind |
| Defence | Decommissioning |
Spotlight Sessions
These themed sessions, held in our open theatre - orange conference room - in the exhibition hall, feature a series of short 12-minute presentations that showcase innovations, highlight new technologies and discuss collaborative projects.
These themed sessions, held in our open theatre - orange conference room - in the exhibition hall, feature a series of short 12-minute presentations that showcase innovations, highlight new technologies and discuss collaborative projects.
| Wednesday | Thursday |
| Late-life management | Data and digitalisation |
| Advanced manufacturing and engineering | Subsea 2035 – what does the future look like? |
| Diving systems and operations | Subsea power |
| Underwater robotics – sponsored by ACUA Ocean | |
| Circular economy |
In addition, a series of side events will also take place in the conference theatres within the exhibition hall. This will include:
- Power from the sea: Marine renewables projects and supply chains
- Scottish Africa Business Association – Insights session with Egyptian delegation
Official Networking Drinks Reception
Ahead of Subsea Expo commencing on Wednesday, 04 February, the Official Networking Drinks Reception on Tuesday evening (03 February) will welcome everyone to the Granite City. Taking place at Union Kirk in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, this evening event, sponsored by Saab UK, provides a relaxed and informal way to network with colleagues and exhibitors ahead of Subsea Expo getting underway the following morning. Free-to-attend, advance registration is required, with limited tickets available.
Ahead of Subsea Expo commencing on Wednesday, 04 February, the Official Networking Drinks Reception on Tuesday evening (03 February) will welcome everyone to the Granite City. Taking place at Union Kirk in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, this evening event, sponsored by Saab UK, provides a relaxed and informal way to network with colleagues and exhibitors ahead of Subsea Expo getting underway the following morning. Free-to-attend, advance registration is required, with limited tickets available.
Subsea Expo Awards Dinner
A highlight of Subsea Expo is the Subsea Expo Awards Dinner, which will take place on the evening of Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. Tables of 10 and individual tickets are available for this black-tie event.
A highlight of Subsea Expo is the Subsea Expo Awards Dinner, which will take place on the evening of Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. Tables of 10 and individual tickets are available for this black-tie event.
Sponsors
Global Underwater Hub, organisers of Subsea Expo, is grateful to the following companies and organisations for supporting the event. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, offering opportunities to align your brand with this leading subsea and underwater focused exhibition, conference and awards dinner. To find out more e-mail subseaexpo@theguh.co.uk.
Global Underwater Hub, organisers of Subsea Expo, is grateful to the following companies and organisations for supporting the event. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, offering opportunities to align your brand with this leading subsea and underwater focused exhibition, conference and awards dinner. To find out more e-mail subseaexpo@theguh.co.uk.
