The full agenda outlines the conference’s flow across the five days, from 14 to 18 June 2026, including high-level sessions, thematic discussions, cultural activities, and side events. A dedicated Speakers section will be added once participants are confirmed.
The conference architecture includes:
- Leadership plenaries
- High-level thematic panels
- Official Side Events
- Exhibitions
- Community and cultural events
- Executive Business & Investment Forum
- Youth leadership summit
- Research symposium
- Press and media hub
Youth Leadership Summit
Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and OOC11 will put youth at the center of global ocean action.
The OOC11 Youth Leadership Summit, held in parallel with the main conference will gather young innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and activists from Kenya to:
CO-DESIGN SOLUTIONS
LEAD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PRESENT YOUTH-GENERATED COMMITMENTS
CONTRIBUTE TO THE OOC11 DECLARATION
Research Symposium
The first-ever OOC Research Symposium will also take place at OOC11, creating a dedicated platform for researchers, innovators, and knowledge holders to share scientific insights that can drive stronger ocean action.
The symposium will focus on advancing marine research, strengthening collaboration across regions, and expanding access to ocean data, technology, and evidence-based solutions. It will highlight scientific innovation from Africa and the Western Indian Ocean and support the integration of science into decision-making throughout the conference.
Check out the information about the Symposium and explore the poster virtual gallery.
Executive Business & Investment Forum
Building upon the OOC’s legacy of high-level mobilization, OOC11 will feature the Executive Business & Investment Forum from June 14–15, 2026, at the PrideInn Paradise, Mombasa.
This event brings together senior executives, financiers, and government leaders to catalyze private sector action. Participants will be invited to announce new investment-ready projects, blended finance models, or other commercially-driven commitments to the blue economy.
Check out the information about the Forum.
Download the concept note.
Unlocking Investment in Africa's Safe and Sustainable Ocean Economy.
Bringing together leaders from government, finance, industry, and international organisations, this interactive workshop will explore how global blue finance frameworks and investment approaches can be adapted to African contexts, while identifying practical pathways to develop investable project pipelines and accelerate implementation across the continent. Discussions will take place through facilitated roundtables, each led by specialists in blue finance, investment mobilisation, and fundraising, helping participants translate ideas into practical and actionable pathways.
The programme will feature two co-design sessions:
- Building African Blue Finance Pipelines
- Applying the Framework: National Pathways in Practice
