EMSO ERIC 10th Anniversary

The year 2026 marks the 10th Anniversary of EMSO becoming a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).

Established by the European Commission in September 2016 following years of rigorous preparatory work, EMSO ERIC has spent the last decade anchoring Europe’s marine research capabilities. By providing uninterrupted, high-quality data from the ocean surface to the abyss, EMSO serves as an essential foundation for global environmental science and climate change research.

Today, EMSO stands as more than an infrastructure; it is a thriving ecosystem of researchers, engineers, and cutting-edge regional facilities dedicated to understanding our ocean’s future.

To celebrate this milestone, the core anniversary events will take place from 15 to 16 December 2026 in Rome, Italy, at the Barceló Roma.

EMSO ERIC is a member of the EGI Federation.

Programme Overview

• Tuesday 15th December – 10 Years of EMSO Science: Observing the Changing Ocean: A full-day academic programme showcasing EMSO’s scientific excellence and observation milestones. The day will feature international keynote lectures, panel discussions, and thematic presentations.
• Wednesday 16th December – Info day and Official Ceremony: Wednesday seamlessly bridges the gap between technical value chains, governance, and high-level political synergy.

A call for abstracts and expressions of interest in attending the event is open until 15 September.