Day 1: Convergence, Data Foundations & Industrial Action

Focus: Setting the framework, launching student tracks, and addressing maritime industry changes.

BiCS 2026 – Day 1 Programme
Time Session Audience Format
09:00 – 10:30 Opening Plenary: Uniting Marine Science & AI All Attendees Keynotes & Panel
10:30 – 11:00 Networking Break & Tech Exhibition All Attendees Interactive Expo
11:00 – 12:30 AI on the High Seas: Real-Time Shipping Optimisation Shipping Cos, Industrialists Panel Discussion
12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch All Attendees Catered Networking
14:00 – 15:15 Poster Presentations of Students Students (18–25) Briefing Session
15:15 – 16:00 From Lab to Waves: Moving AI Research to Commercial Use Academicians, Scientists, Industrialists Panel Discussion
16:30 – 17:45 Predictive Policy: Mapping Coastal Erosion via AI Local Govt, Eco-Tourism, Scientists Panel & Case Study
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19:00 – 22:00 Cultural Night & Dinner Students' Solo & Group Performances Global Network
Day 1 ends

Day 2: Scaling Solutions, Pitches & Policy Roadmap

Focus: Local community resilience, technical deep-dives, hackathon judging, and final awards.

Time Session Audience Format
06:00 – 07:00 Beach Clean-up Activity All Participants Dress code will be shared. International Participation Certificate is Provided
09:00 – 10:15 Data-Driven Hospitality: Safeguarding Reefs via Tourism Eco-Tourism, Local Govt Round-Table
10:15 – 11:30 Green Ports & Next-Gen Fuelling: Tracking Maritime Waste Shipping Cos, Industrialists Panel Discussion
11:30 – 12:45 Generative Oceanography & Open Marine Data Academicians, Scientists, Students Tech Deep-Dive
12:45 – 13:00 Hackathon Submission Deadline Students Strict Deadline
13:00 – 14:15 Networking Lunch & Preliminary Hackathon Judging All Attendees / Judges Lunch & Private Demos
14:15 – 15:45 Grand Finale: Top Hackathon Teams Pitch Mainstage All Attendees Live Presentations
15:45 – 16:30 Closing Ceremony: Cash Prizes, Grants & Pilots Reveal All Attendees Awards & Wrap-up
18:00 – 19:00 Departures Those who have opted for the city tour on the next day may stay back.
Day 2 ends