[Theme 1] Future Maritime Habitat Engineering Technology
- Comprehensive utilization and spatial planning of marine space
- Modular design of floating structures and Very Large Floating Structure (VLFS) technologies
- Climate adaptability and structural safety under extreme sea conditions
- Energy-water-food self-sufficient systems for offshore communities
- Deep-sea aquaculture and ocean ranching life support technologies
- Whole-life intelligent O&M and structural health monitoring of offshore facilities

[Theme 2] Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Equipment
- Green, low-carbon, and alternative fuel power systems (ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, etc.)
- Smart ships and autonomous navigation systems
- Deep-sea operation equipment and underwater robotics (ROV/AUV)
- Structural design and mooring systems for offshore renewable energy platforms
- Digital twin and intelligent manufacturing of marine equipment
- Advanced materials and anti-corrosion technologies for marine engineering

[Theme 3] Interdisciplinary Frontiers and Sustainable Development in Marine Engineering
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in marine engineering
- Marine ecological conservation and environmental impact assessment
- Policymaking, economic analysis, and sustainable development pathways for marine engineering

To apply for a sub-forum presentation opportunity, please prepare your abstract in accordance with the attached ‘Paper Abstract Template’ and submit it as an email attachment to the conference mailbox: mlsoe2026@hkust-gz.edu.cn.
This conference plans to collaborate with Springer on publication. Peer-reviewed outstanding conference papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Each sub-forum will select 12 outstanding papers for presentation (15 minutes each). Should you not wish to give an oral presentation, poster submission and display is also available. You are welcome to submit your posters.
Full paper & Poster Template Download: Submission_Template.docx