For the Blue Economy, Sustainable Development, and a Smart 21st-Century Society
Location: Workpia Yokohama, Japan
Dates: 11-13 November 2026
The abstract submission system is now open! Please submit your abstract via the submission link below.
Please note that if you have any issues or are unable to connect to the form, you should contact the secretariat at ditto-summit2026 [at] jamstec.go.jp.
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026 at 23:59 (JST)
The DITTO Summit 2026 is the flagship international summit of the Digital Twins of the Ocean (DITTO) programme under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The 2026 Summit focuses on operational, interoperable, and user-driven digital twins that combine observations, models, AI, and advanced digital technologies to support ocean protection, climate resilience, sustainable governance, and the blue economy.
Moving from Concept to Capability
The journey from fragmented data to integrated, interoperable Earth system digital twins for functional operations:
Fragmented data → Standalone models → Integrated observation systems → Interoperable Earth-system twins → Prototypes
→ Functional digital twins systems
The DITTO Summit focuses on operational, interoperable, and user-driven digital twins that combine:
DITTO Summit 2026 explores the foundational pillars of next-generation digital twin systems across ocean, Earth, infrastructure, mobility, industry, space, and society—expanding from Digital Twins of the Ocean to a broader ecosystem of interoperable digital transformation.
Reliable inputs for smarter decisions through the integration of real-time observations, satellite systems, IoT sensors, autonomous platforms, advanced predictive models, and AI-driven analytics to support operational planning, forecasting, and adaptive management across sectors.
Open architectures, cloud and edge ecosystems, high-performance computing, digital platforms, and interoperability standards that enable seamless integration of data, models, and workflows across institutions, industries, and diverse digital twin domains.
Advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and optimization technologies for scenario simulation, predictive intelligence, operational efficiency, and decision-support systems spanning ocean, climate, transportation, manufacturing, health, and smart systems.
Real-world digital twin deployment across shipping, maritime logistics, satellite systems, smart mobility, automotive systems, offshore energy, fisheries, infrastructure, urban systems, climate services, disaster resilience, and sustainable governance.
Validated, scalable, and production-ready digital twin systems designed for deployment across public, private, and research sectors, enabling actionable intelligence for environmental, industrial, and societal challenges.
Connected ocean–atmosphere–land–space–infrastructure intelligence frameworks that support comprehensive risk management, sustainability, resilience, and innovation through holistic digital ecosystems.
Date:
5 June 2026
Period:
30 July - 31 August 2026
Date:
25 August 2026
9-10 November 2026
Hands-on training on digital twin architectures, AI/ML for ocean prediction, interoperability standards, and cloud/HPC workflows.
During Summit
Challenges on extreme events, marine heatwaves, and blue economy applications. Co-design with industry and startups.
14-17 November 2026
Advanced training, co-design workshops, and collaborative project development for sustained impact.
Accelerate the transition toward fully operational digital twins supporting:
Have questions about the DITTO Summit 2026? Interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities? Contact us using the information below.
Institution:
JAMSTEC, Yokohama Institute for Earth Sciences
Location:
Workpia Yokohama, Japan
Email:
ditto-summit2026 [at] jamstec.go.jp
