No. All workshops must be held in English to encourage international participation. However, simultaneous translation (French/English) can be requested (subject to case-by-case evaluation and additional cost).
No. Sea Tech Week® 2026 will take place 100% in person. Therefore, workshops must be held physically in Brest, at Le Quartz, to ensure meaningful exchanges, friendliness, and high-quality interactions.
No, organizing a workshop is free of charge for the organizing entity. However, access to Sea Tech Week® requires a paid registration. An additional cost applies for the gala evening.
Here are the prices 2026:
Patners: memberships of Technopôle Brest-Iroise non-profil organisation
Free admission for:
Each room is equipped with a projector, sound system, control booth, nearby coffee break areas, and on-site technical support. A PC and internet connection will be available. You must bring your presentation on a USB drive.
Additionally, you can coordinate with the organizing team to arrange the room layout to best suit your workshop format.
Yes. Each room has logistical and technical support. Speakers will also be welcomed before sessions begin.
The schedule is defined in collaboration with workshop organizers. Adjustments may be made to offer an optimal program for participants.
Preparing a workshop requires time and involvement to ensure a successful outcome. You’ll need to define the topic, find speakers, design the format, and attend planning meetings.
The Sea Tech Week® team supports you at every step:
A dedicated contact person for all your questions
A communications team to help promote your workshop
A call for speakers to help complete your speaker panel
Regular and constructive exchanges with the Campus mondial de la mer community during quarterly updates
It’s an interactive session of 1 to 2.5 hours, conducted in English.
Possible formats include:
Round tables
Presentation sessions
Project or tool pitches
Collaborative workshops
We recommend 3 to 5 speakers max to maintain a good rhythm.
Yes, up to two co-organizing entities are allowed.
Themes are listed above. You may select one or more based on your focus. If your topic isn’t listed, you can propose a new one.
The Sea Tech Week® audience includes:
Researchers and scientists
Industry professionals, SMEs, and startups
Students and PhD candidates
If your topic relates to the ocean, maritime innovation, the environment, data, security, or any marine-related theme, it’s a perfect fit for Sea Tech Week®.
Yes, by responding to the call for speakers that will be launched in early 2026. You may be invited to join an existing workshop (subject to the organizer’s approval).