The 2026 Marine Cooperation and Development Forum will be held in Qingdao West
Coast New Area Sept. 16-18. The forum, themed “From Blue to the Future —
Developing a Sustainable Marine Economy,” will focus on the marine economy,
technological innovation and blue finance, and will publish the 2026 China
Marine Development Index and other research outputs. Organizers say the event
will serve as an international platform for maritime cooperation.