An afternoon by the ocean, celebrating the OceanLover changemakers and the winners of the 2026 OceanLove Innovation Awards. Everyone is welcome, at any age.
Speakers who move you — ocean scientists, innovators and changemakers from around the world
Winners announcement — the year's best early-stage ocean ideas, revealed live
An exhibition fair — meet innovators, student organizations and NGOs
A room full of people who care — students, scientists, entrepreneurs, families
Screening of "Haagua" — an Indigenous surf film by Native Like Water
An Indigenous surf film by Native Like Water, screened in full at the ceremony. Watch the trailer now.
Watch the trailer
487 ideas arrived from 91 countries — 87% more than 2025. Thirty of the most promising went through the online bootcamp, and the winners are announced on the day.
Winners receive seed funding, a year of expert coaching and global media exposure.
Registering helps us set out the right number of chairs — and it is how you get extra tickets for friends, family, classmates or colleagues.
$10 per person. Includes the full programme: speakers, winners announcement, exhibition fair and the film screening.
RegisterFree for exhibitors. Show your work at the fair and receive 5 free tickets plus 5 half-price tickets. Apply by 15 September.
Apply for a boothAltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
2451 Signal St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Berth 60
Free on-site parking is generally available along the campus and near the historic warehouses and event berths.
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