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Exciting Programme for the Deep Sea Minerals Conference

Håvard Stubseid presenting at the Deep Sea Minerals conference in 2023.
Håvard Stubseid presenting at the Deep Sea Minerals conference in 2023.

The programme for this year’s Deep Sea Minerals conference in Bergen 2-3 April is taking shape, and we are excited to announce several leading international speakers.

The programme spans presentations covering the deep sea environment, legal aspects, technological advancements, geological resources and the processing of seabed minerals.

You will gain insight from recent research and the latest activities presented by national and international speakers like:

  • Ole Larsen, DHI
  • Sebastian Fuchs, BGR
  • Niels Verbaan, SGS Canada
  • Thomas Peacock, atdepth MRV
  • Nathan Eastwood, Watson Farley & Williams
  • Bramley Murton, National Oceanography Centre
  • Sunil Vadakkepuliyambatta, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, India 

You will also hear the latest updates on Norway’s seabed minerals opening process and key research projects, including the EMINENT-project.

Explore full programme and sign up for the conference.

Student Challenge

Are you a BSc/MSc/PhD student? Take part in our Deep Sea Minerals – Student Challenge for a chance to showcase your ideas.

Up to ten students will be awarded free entry to the conference, with one winner taking home the grand price of NOK 10 000,-

Find out more about the challenge and submit your proposal before 3 March.

Contact Information

Jon O. Hellevang

R&D Manager

Jon O. Hellevang

DSM conference

The Deep Sea Minerals conference has become a leading international meeting place expected to attract close to 200 participants from all over the world.

The conference takes place in Bergen, Norway, bringing together researchers, industry experts, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss the emerging global industry for deep sea minerals.