Conference topics
While we welcome contributions on hydrography in the broadest sense, we particularly emphasize the following topics:
Unmanned and autonomous
Submarine infrastructure
Hydrographic applications
(habitat mapping, sea bed characterisation, backscatter, marine spatial planning, ...)
Data processing advances
Advanced sensor technologies
Programme
The full programme has not yet been determined.
The call for abstract is open now.
For more information contact info@hydro2026.com.
Keynote speakers
Tuesday, October 27
Prof. dr. Eric Van Hooydonk
Ghent University
The importance of nautical charts and hydrography for the maritime history of Flanders
Wednesday, October 28
Prof. dr. Vera Van Lancker
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
Hydrography shaping the future of seabed substrate mapping
Thursday, October 29
Rear Adm. Tanguy Botman
Belgian Navy
The importance of hydrography for a Navy
