Underwater Intervention 2026, organized in collaboration with the Association of Diving Contractors International and the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society, returns to New Orleans from December 2-6, 2026. The event is co-located with the International WorkBoat Show, offering attendees access to both the underwater technology-focused programming of Underwater Intervention and the broader maritime industry coverage of WorkBoat.
With over 4,200 attendees and a 98% visitor satisfaction rate, Underwater Intervention is recognized as a valuable platform for exploring challenges, innovations, and advancements in the underwater domain.
When is the Event?
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December 2–6, 2026, held in conjunction with the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans.
Themes
The conference will cover a wide range of topics critical to the subsea and underwater technology sectors.
Tracks include:
- Uncrewed Maritime Systems
- Manned Submersibles
- ROV Technologies
- Diving Operations
- Offshore Energy
- Workforce Development for the Blue Economy
- Emerging Technologies
What’s On?
Underwater Intervention features a multi-track technical program, where industry leaders will discuss current challenges and emerging strategies within the subsea sector. Sessions will be delivered in various formats, including traditional classrooms and informal Think Tank environments.
In addition to the conference, the Exhibit Hall will showcase innovative subsea products and solutions. Returning special features include the Sub Hub, networking events, and pavilion happy hours, plus access to WorkBoat Show events.
Speakers
Underwater Intervention offers a multi-track technical conference program covering the most current challenges and up-to-date strategies and technologies. As the marine technology industry rapidly evolves, new developments in ROVs, manned submersibles, and USVs and UUVs are redefining underwater intervention. These emerging capabilities provide engineers and technical specialists with expanding opportunities to explore, innovate, and solve increasingly complex subsea challenges.
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While the full speaker list is yet to be confirmed, last year’s track chairs included:
- Nancy Summers, Co-Chair, Technical Program
- Andy Ziegwied, Uncrewed Maritime Systems Track
- Justin Manley, Emerging Technology Track & Co-Chair
- Jill Zande, Workforce Development for the Blue Economy
- Will Kohnen, Manned Submersibles Track
- Steve Pratt, Diving Track Co-Chair
- Michael MacMillan, ROV Track
- Daniel Rogers, Offshore Energy Track
Where is the Event?
Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
To learn more about Underwater Intervention 2026, to register to attend or exhibit, please click below .
