OceanTech Program (OT 2019), Zhoushan, China

Initiated by:
Ocean College, Zhejiang University

Organizer:
Together Expo Ltd

Technical Co-Sponsors:
Ocean College, Zhejiang University
Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
Zhejiang Ocean University
Committee of Ocean Technology System (OTS), Chinese Society of Oceanography
Society for Underwater Technology China Branch (SUT China)
IEEE OES Shanghai Chapter
Zhejiang Society of Oceanography

Zhoushan, China – February 21, 2019 – The organizers of OceanTech 2019 Program (OT 2019) announced today the Program’s partnering organizations, who are committed to support – and contribute to – the events hosted at Zhejiang University’s Zhoushan Campus May 16-18, 2019. According to the organizers, support from prestigious Chinese and international partners will increase as more details of the Program become available. Current supporters include:

Technical Co-Sponsors:

• Ocean College, Zhejiang University
• Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
• Zhejiang Ocean University
• Committee of Ocean Technology System (OTS), Chinese Society of Oceanography
• Society for Underwater Technology China Branch (SUT China)
• IEEE OES Shanghai Chapter
• Zhejiang Society of Oceanography

Patron:

• Laurel Technologies

International Marine Industries Partners:

• World Ocean Council (WOC)
• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)

Media Partners:

• China Ocean News
• GEOconnexion
• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
• Hydro International

OT 2019 incorporates multiple events creating an international showcase of the latest know-how & live demos conceived and realized by China’s ocean community.
These events include:

• The 4th China Ocean Technology Conference
• OceanTech International Symposium
• OceanTech Exhibition
• International Research Achievements Exhibition of Maritime Universities and Institutes
• Live Demonstrations using facilities provided by Zhejiang University Zhoushan Campus, Zhejiang Ocean University and Second Institute of Oceanography (SOA)
• Smart Ocean-Smart Industries Workshop organized by World Ocean Council (WOC)
• IMarEST Professional Development Talk organized by IMarEST
• Talent Club Career Program
• Technical seminars and workshops
• Guided Tour of Zhoushan’s research facilities

According to the organizers, the program is anchored on the 4th China Ocean Technology Conference, a flagship meeting organized by Zhejiang University and OTS. In 2017, the third edition saw 500 leading academicians and experts in the ocean technology sector meeting in China’s leading marine cluster to exchange know-how and to discuss the latest trends, R&D and applications.