Fall 2026: International conferences in Vestland

International Marine Science Communication Conferences

Date and location: 2 September – 3 September 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: The event is part of a conference series dedicated to fostering effective communication within the marine science community and beyond. The conferences aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding and sense of care, facilitating meaningful dialogue and collaboration among communicators, scientists, policymakers, educators and the public.

Scandinavian Society for Immunology 2026

Date and location: 7 September – 10 September 2026, Bergen. 

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About the event: This international conference brings together leading immunologists, researchers, and clinicians from around the world to share the latest advances, foster new collaborations, and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Demo Day Vestlandet 2026

Date and location: 17 September 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: The Demo Day event is the biggest meeting place for both start-ups looking for funding in Vestland and for early phase investors. The 2026 event is taking place in Bergen on September 17.th and is gathering around 150 investors with different investing profiles. Invest in Vestland and event partners will be present, and we look forward to meeting exciting future-based companies. 

Future Week 26 - Media technology and newsroom innovation

Date and location: 22 September – 25 September 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: Future Week is an annual conference on media technology and editorial innovation. With around 300 participants, the conference focuses on the intersection of new technology and journalism. 

Offshore wind: Science Meets Industry 2026

Date and location: 29 September 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: This is your arena to get up to speed on the latest developments in offshore wind, connect with key stakeholders from research, industry, and government, and join the discussions shaping technology, policy, and market trends.

Offshore Technology Days 2026

Date and location: 14 October – 15 October 2026, Øygarden.

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About the event: The leading arena built for and by Norway's offshore supply industry — the companies delivering to the Norwegian Continental Shelf and the ocean industries that support it.

Bergen International Film Festival 2026

Date and location: 14 October – 22 October 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF) is the largest film festival in Norway. The festival screens a great mix of new feature and documentary films from all over the world. BIFF has a dedicated focus on documentary films, but the audience has the opportunity to see a number of fiction films, short films, and more.

Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition 

Date and location: 21 October – 23 October 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: The 7th annual Maritime Hybrid, Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Conference & Exhibition provides a platform for vessel owners, en s, evaluate and debate critical issues advancing the transition to low and zero carbon fuels.

What does preparedness mean today? Health, climate and power at a crossroads.

Date and location: 26 October 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: The Pandemic Centre at UiB’s annual conference for global researchers, students, or health professionals.

From Bryggen in Bergen, the Hanseatic Wharf. The extensive heritage from the ocean industries has allready paved the way for a crossover, which has been key to the growth and development of future-based ocean industries. Photo: Charlotte Hartvigsen Lem. 

The Rafto Conference

Date and location: 7 November 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: The annual Rafto Conference will shed light on and discuss human rights challenges related to this year's Rafto Prize for Human Rights.

Vestland CCUS 2026

Date and location: 17 November 2026, Bergen.

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About the event: Vestland CCUS is for those working to make carbon capture, utilisation and storage happen in practice and for those who want to connect with others and get the latest updates from industry, research and the public sector. 

Maritime CleanTech: Annual Conference 2026

Date and location: – 10 December – 12 December, Solstrand. 

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About the event: The annual conference gathers leading shipowners, cargo owners, yards, OEMs, ports, energy providers, investors, and policymakers to present, debate, provoke, and inform a high-level audience on the issues that matter now. 

Bergen in fall can have crisp and glorious autumn days. It is convenient to combine conference days with a hike i the mountains surrounding the city center. Photo: Charlotte Hartvigsen Lem. 

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