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2026 ICPC Plenary, Athens, Greece
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Draft Agenda

Updated Monday 24 November 2025
(Subject to modification and ICPC Executive Committee approval)

Pre-Plenary Executive Committee Meeting: Monday, 13th April 2026

(Closed Meeting)
9:00 am – 5:30/6:00 pm
Athenaeum InterContinental in the Omega Room

Evening Welcome Cocktail Reception: Monday, 13th April 2026

(Members Only)
  • Approximately 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • For All ICPC Members and their Accompanying Person(s)
  • Dress code: ‘Business/Smart Casual’
  • Venue & Logistics: Athenaeum InterContinental at Pool Zoe
  • Guests will receive their delegate badge & lanyard


Day One: Tuesday, 14th April 2026 (approximately 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)

Venue: Athenaeum Intercontinental, Ballroom

Opening of Meeting for ICPC Members Only
  • Project Updates
  • Working Group *Headline Updates*
  • Secretariat Updates
  • Legal & Marine Environment Updates
  • Onsite Lunch & External Speaker Registration
Open Session Commences & Welcome to External Speakers
  • Presentations and/or Panels
  • Exhibitor Spotlights


Day Two: Wednesday, 15th April 2026 (approximately 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)

Venue: Athenaeum InterContinental in the Ballroom
  • Welcome Remarks
  • Full day of presentations and/or panels
  • On-site lunch with adjacent Working Group Breakout Sessions

Evening Gathering of ICPC Members, Invited Speakers, Observers and Guests

  • Approximately 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • For All ICPC Members and their Accompanying Person(s)
  • Dress code: ‘Business/Smart Casual’
  • Venue & Logistics: TBA
  • Guests to bring delegate badge & lanyard for entry


Day Three: Thursday, 16th April 2025 (approximately 9:00 am to 4:30/5:00 pm)

Venue: Athenaeum InterContinental in the Ballroom
  • Welcome Remarks
  • Group Photo
  • Full day of presentations and/or panels
  • On-site lunch with adjacent Working Group Breakout Sessions
  • Close of Open Session
ICPC Members Only Wrap-Up
  • Request for Members’ Feedback on the 2026 Plenary (to be completed online)
  • Arrangements for the 2027 Plenary
  • EC Election and Appointments Announcement
  • Reflections on the Plenary from ICPC Advisers
  • Chair’s Closing Remarks
  • Meeting Closure

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