The eleventh Our Ocean Conference will be held in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, Kenya, from June 16 to 18, 2026.
In 2026, Kenya will host the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties on the vibrant Swahili Coast. As the first Our Ocean Conference held on African soil, the conference will place a global spotlight on ocean action and leadership across Africa and highlight the unique coastal communities, biodiversity, and ecosystems of Kenya and East Africa.
Guided by the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future” the conference will focus on the essential role that the ocean plays in shaping culture, communities, and livelihoods. Under Kenya’s leadership, the eleventh Our Ocean Conference will unite governments, communities, innovators, and businesses to move the global ocean agenda from dialogue to delivery, placing jobs, equity, and healthy oceans at the center of international cooperation.
