Sunday, September 7, 2025
Building 19, Hall 1
KAUST SVP, NTI Dr. Ian W. Campbell, and OceanQuest CEO Dr. Martin Visbeck are delighted to invite you to the Deep Ocean Forum 2025, jointly hosted by KAUST and OceanQuest.
The forum will convene leading voices in deep-ocean science, innovation, and exploration, with a special focus on the Red Sea and opportunities for global collaboration.
This full-day program will highlight pioneering research, emerging technologies, and feature outreach initiatives designed to inspire and connect. It will also serve as a dynamic platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among scientists, students, and partners dedicated to advancing ocean exploration and discovery.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important gathering and to working together to shape the future of deep-ocean exploration.
Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. – Arrival & Registration
- 9:00 – Opening Session: Welcome remarks, KAUST initiative updates, and fireside chat with KAUST and NCW Leadership
- 10:00 – Coffee break and poster session
- 10:45 – Marine Technologies, Outreach & Engagement: Innovation highlights and integration of research with outreach and capacity building
- 12:15 p.m.– Lunch break and poster session
- 1:30 p.m. – Deep Ocean Discovery I – Red Sea Focus: Ongoing projects, forward-looking questions, and interactive discussion
- 3:30 p.m. – Coffee break and poster session
- 4:00 p.m.– Deep Ocean Discovery II – International Engagement: Collaboration with the global community
- 5:00 p.m.– Closing remarks