Agenda

We are thrilled to welcome you to Barcelona for an exciting week of insightful discussions, groundbreaking research, and valuable networking opportunities at ESEB 2025 Congress!

Below, you’ll find a tentative agenda to give you an idea of the event structure. Please note that this schedule is subject to change, and session times may vary. A final program will be provided closer to the event date.

Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

See you in August!

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📅 ESEB 2025 Congress Agenda | August 17–22

📍 Venue: CCIB

 

🗓️ Sunday, August 17

  • 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Registration & Accreditation
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Welcome Cocktail (@ CCIB Banquet Hall)

 

🗓️ Monday, August 18

  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Hospitality Desk, Registration & Accreditation
  • 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Opening Speech & Congress Guidelines
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Plenary Talk – Keynote Speaker MICHAEL LYNCH
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Poster Session 1 (With Aperitif)

 

🗓️ Tuesday, August 19

  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Hospitality Desk, Registration & Accreditation
  • 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Access to Plenary Session & Announcements
  • 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Plenary Talk – Keynote Speaker BEATRIZ VICOSO & Distinguished Fellow Talk DIETER EBERT
  • 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM – 13:00 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 13:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Poster Session 2 (With Aperitif)

 

🗓️ Wednesday, August 20

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Hospitality Desk, Registration & Accreditation
  • 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Access to Plenary Session & Announcements
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Plenary Talk – Keynote Speaker LOVE DALÉN
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 12:30 PM | Lunch Break
  • Free Afternoon | Relax and visit the city or join some exciting optional Satellite Meetings

 

🗓️ Thursday, August 21

  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Hospitality Desk, Registration & Accreditation
  • 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Access to Plenary Session & Announcements
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Plenary Talk – Keynote Speaker CHARISSA DE BEKKER
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions & Stearns Prize symposium
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Poster Session 3 (With Aperitif)

 

🗓️ Friday, August 22

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Hospitality Desk, Registration & Accreditation
  • 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Access to Plenary Session & Announcements
  • 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Plenary Talk – Keynote Speaker JOHANNA MAPPES
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions & JMS Prize and EUEA award winner’s symposium
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ESEB Membership Meeting & Parallel Symposia Breakout Sessions!
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Presidential Address by MIKE RITCHIE
  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Ceremony
  • 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Free Time
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Congress Farewell Dinner (@ Museu Maritim)