The One Ocean Summit 2027 will bring together international stakeholders around the theme “One Ocean – One Voyage.” At the kickoff event for One Ocean Week 2027, both the main theme and the priorities for “ One Ocean, Bergen, Norway ” were presented.
– In just a few years, One Ocean Week has established itself as a positive and important initiative for Bergen and our region. This year, we saw clear signs of just how significant the event has become. The media made it clear that One Ocean Week has become an important part of the city’s landscape. Several players in the tourism industry also noted that hotels fill up when the event begins. This is no longer just about a single season. The activity spans several periods throughout the year, and the event contributes to vibrancy, visitors, and a great atmosphere throughout the city,” said Jon Askeland, chairman of One Ocean and county mayor of Vestland.
An important international meeting place
One Ocean Week has grown significantly in recent years. In 2026, a total of 203 events were held during the week.
The One Ocean Summit has established itself as an important gathering place for international stakeholders in the fields of the ocean, climate, and sustainability. Through the conference, Bergen is highlighted as an international maritime city and a forum for dialogue on global challenges and solutions related to the ocean.
Along with the many events held throughout the week, the One Ocean Summit helps give One Ocean Week an international flavor and greater impact.
One Ocean – One Voyage
The tentative title for the One Ocean Summit 2027 is “One Ocean – One Voyage,” with the subtitle “Navigating Common Waters to Inspire and Engage.”
The program is based on a concept paper reviewed by the steering committee for the “ One Ocean, Bergen, Norway ” in the spring of 2026. As in previous years, the conference is guided by the goals and societal impacts defined by the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
For 2027, the focus will be specifically on the theme “An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean.”
The Program Committee has identified three key pillars that will shape both the One Ocean Summit and One Ocean Week 2027:
I. Ocean Equity: How the ocean represents a shared destiny and shared opportunities for people, communities, and nations.
II: Ocean Collaboration: The Importance of Democracy, Diplomacy, and Cooperation in Addressing Global Ocean Challenges.
III: Ocean Economy: How the ocean contributes to freedom, trade, value creation, and sustainable economic development.
The Program Committee for the One Ocean Summit 2027
The Program Committee is responsible for developing and ensuring the quality of the academic and thematic content of the One Ocean Summit. The committee consists of:
- Sverre Ole Drønen, University of Bergen (program coordinator and editor)
- Peter Haugan, Institute of Marine Research
- Matthew Duke, Grieg Maritime Group
- Øyvind Fiksen, University of Bergen
- Haakon Vatle, Statsraad Lehmkuhl
- Charlotte Gjone, Kongsberg Discovery
- Mette Mila, Research Council of Norway
- Ingeborg Rønning, One Ocean Youth Panel
With the theme “One Ocean – One Voyage,” the One Ocean Summit 2027 aims to inspire action, strengthen international cooperation, and demonstrate how we can work together to navigate toward a more sustainable future for the ocean.
