Bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, engineers, scientists, youth, artists, planners, technologists, climate practitioners, and community leaders, the conference aims to advance shared understanding of evolving coastal pressures and opportunities.
AI + Coastal Science, Engineering and Management
Exploring practical and ethical applications of artificial intelligence to support coastal science, engineering, planning, and decision-making while respecting data sovereignty and local knowledge.
Education and Outreach
Sharing effective strategies, tools, and partnerships for engaging diverse audiences and translating coastal knowledge into meaningful learning and action
Modelling
Examining the role of physical, ecological, and socio-economic models in understanding coastal systems and supporting risk-informed planning and management.
Professional Skills Development
Building essential professional skills for early career researchers (ECR) through mentorship, collaboration, and career-focused training within coastal and interdisciplinary contexts.
Relationship Management
Strengthening skills for building, maintaining, and navigating relationships across communities, sectors, and knowledge systems in coastal work.
Research Data Management
Advancing best practices for organizing, sharing, and protecting coastal research data to support transparency, collaboration, and long-term usability.
Dual Use and Security
Exploring the ethical, legal, and security considerations of coastal data, technologies, and research with potential dual-use implications.