Background and Objectives

ECCWO5 will host events on a diverse and exciting range of topics and disciplines within and across the natural and social sciences that can potentially contribute to; the Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (AR7), the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, implementation of actions identified in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the goals and climate negotiations in COP27.

We welcome you to be part of this exciting opportunity and to help lead these discussions. Your input will be critical to the success of this important forum and we invite you to contribute to the development of the program.

We are now seeking expressions of interest to convene theme sessions, workshops and other events. We encourage innovative thinking and alternatives to the normal conference formats, as well as diverse participation from all disciplines and sectors. We especially welcome proposals from early-career ocean professionals.

Please check the Key Topic areas and submit your proposal.

Key Topic Areas

The Symposium is a great opportunity to share information, highlight activities, build partnerships and shape the future of this important field.

Join us in Bergen, Norway, in 2023!
Important Dates
April 10, 2023
Poster Upload Deadline For in-person and on-line presenters to upload their posters on Whova App..
April 14, 2023 (NOON, Norway Time)
Day 1-2 Talks Upload Deadline Upload Apr. 17 and Apr. 18 talks. Contact PICES Secretariat for any problems. Instructions
April 18, 2023 (NOON, Norway Time)
Day 3 Talks Upload Deadline Upload Apr. 19 talks. Contact PICES Secretariat for any problems. Instructions
April 19, 2023 (NOON, Norway Time)
Day 4 Talks Upload Deadline Upload Apr. 20 talks. Contact PICES Secretariat for any problems. Instructions
April 20, 2023 (NOON, Norway Time)
Day 5 Talks Upload Deadline Upload Apr. 21 talks. Contact PICES Secretariat for any problems. Instructions
September 30, 2023
Deadline Manuscript sumbission to the ICES Journal of Marine Science for the Special Volume.
April 4, 2023
Dinner Extended Deadline PAST Deadline Symposium Dinner reservation has been extended until midnight April 4 Norway Time (or 3 PM Vancouver BC Canada Time).
Contact us if you have any problems.
April 3, 2023
Upload Notification PAST Deadline All oral presenters will receive emails with a link and instructions about uploading their talks.
Contact us if you do not receive an email.
March 31, 2023
Whoava App. access PAST Deadline All participants will receive emails with access to Whova App. for opening accounts.
Contact us if you have any problems.
January 2023
Confirmation Deadlines PAST Deadline
  1. Confirm your presentations and attendance
    (financial support applicants who are still waiting for grant notifications, confirm presentations and attendance when you receive grant notifications).
  2. Confirm your financial support acceptance
    (applicants who are still waiting for grant notifications, confirm when you receive grant notifications).
January 31, 2023
PAST Deadline Closes
  1. Discounted Registration Fee
    (extended from Jan. 15, 2023)
December 22, 2022
PAST Deadline
  1. Financial support grant notification
    (For some applicants - January 2023. Thank you for your patience)
December 15, 2022
PAST Deadline Abstract Notification Deadline
  1. Abstract acceptance notification
November 5, 2022 (extended)
PAST Deadline
  1. Abstract submission
  2. CV and Financial support application
July 5, 2022
PAST Deadline
  1. Discounted Registration Fee
  2. Abstract submission
  3. CV and Financial support application
January 31, 2022
PAST Deadline
  1. Session/Workshop Theme Proposal submission