Subsea Expo 2026 Awards and Dinner
04/02/2026, 18:30 (GMT) Add To Calendar
P&J Live
Subsea Expo Awards Dinner
The prestigious Subsea Expo Awards, organised by Global Underwater Hub, recognises the companies and individuals who are leading the way in the UK’s subsea sector and wider underwater industry each year.
An unmissable experience
The Subsea Expo Awards Dinner is an opportunity to join friends, colleagues and peers in celebrating the accomplishments of the industry’s standout individuals and companies. Enjoy arrival drinks and an opportunity to network with industry colleagues during the networking reception, before sitting down to a delicious three-course dinner featuring fresh, local produce and an evening of entertainment. Throughout the evening the winners of the Subsea Expo Awards will be revealed.
This black-tie dinner is held in February every year at P&J Live in Aberdeen, with the 2026 event taking place on Wednesday, 4 February. There are options to purchase individual tickets or tables of 10.
The awards
In total, nine awards will be presented on the night, including:
- Company of the Year – large (over 250 employees)
- Company of the Year – medium (50 – 250 employees)
- Company of the Year – small (under50 employees) sponsored by Deepsea Technologies
- Cross Sector Innovation
- Global Development – sponsored by C-Kore Systems
- Rising Star – sponsored by Genesis
- Technology Development – sponsored by Viper Innovations
- Workforce Development Initiative
- Outstanding Contribution
The Subsea Expo Awards is your opportunity to join with industry, network and celebrate the best and brightest talent in the UK’s innovative subsea sector and across the wider underwater industry.
Our host for the evening
This year the event will be hosted by comedian and TV personality Cally Beton. Known for her quick wit, sharp insight and infectious energy, Cally ventured into the world of stand-up comedy in 2015 after a 20-year career in the TV industry.
Cally Beaton
She has taken to the stage of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a number of times, receiving a four-star review for her 2016 performance, before being named “New Comedian of the Year” 2017/18 by the Piccadilly Comedy Club. In 2022, Cally appeared on the bill of the Christmas special of the BBC’s popular Live at the Apollo show. Other TV appearances include The Apprentice: Your Fired, QI, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Countdown.
Booking
Join around 500 guests from across the subsea sector and wider underwater industry to celebrate the success and accomplishments of companies and individuals working in our vibrant sector.
Bookings will close at 1pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, or earlier if all tickets sell out, whichever comes first.
Costs
| INDIVIDUAL TICKET | TABLE OF TEN | |
| Subsea Expo Exhibitor | £195 +VAT | £1,720 +VAT |
| GUH Member | £235 +VAT | £2100 +VAT |
| Non-Member | £275 +VAT | £2,480 +VAT |
Please note, prices on the payment page will show including VAT. For details of our event booking terms and conditions, click here.
Event sponsors
Global Underwater Hub is grateful to the following companies for supporting the 2026 Subsea Expo Awards.
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Subsea Expo
The annual Subsea Expo Awards and Dinner take place on the opening night of Subsea Expo, a two-day exhibition and conference showcasing the innovation and technology that exists in the subsea sector and wider underwater industry. Taking place at P&J Live in Aberdeen on Wednesday, 04 and Thursday, 05 February, the free-to-attend event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across the United Kingdom and around the world.