Call for Irish Marine Tech Presence at Dublin Tech Week 2026

15th December 2025

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Pictured on Samuel Beckett Bridge over the river Liffey at the launch of Dublin Tech Week returning from 22–29 May 2026 were; Paul Berry, Business Advisor, LEO Dublin City; Tim Graham, Stakeholder Engagement and Marketing Officer, Dublin City Council; Emma Heaton-Esposito, Marketing Director, Dogpatch Labs; Ross O'Leary, Global Communications, Coinbase; Clare Kilmartin, CEO, Dublin Tech Summit; Niall Shanley, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship Programmes and Support, TU Dublin; Olivia Waters, Head of Impact and Growth Strategy, Adapt Centre; and Ross Curley, Head of Economic Development, Dublin City Council. Now in its second year, it aims to once again highlight Dublin’s position as a leading global hub for technology, talent, and ideas and grow on the success of its first year. Credit: Conor McCabe

Dublin Tech Week will return from 22 to 29 May 2026 with a city-wide programme focused on technology, creativity and collaboration.

Now in its second year, the initiative builds on its 2025 debut and aims to reinforce Dublin’s position as a global technology hub.

The week-long schedule is set to include conferences, exhibitions, workshops, networking events and public-facing experiences across the capital.

Organisers say the programme will range from industry-led discussions to hands-on activities exploring the role of technology in society.

The initiative aims to showcase Dublin’s innovation ecosystem, encourage collaboration across sectors and promote STEM engagement among young people and underrepresented groups.

It also seeks to connect the public with developments in technology, culture and sustainability.

As planning continues, industry observers have noted the opportunity for Ireland’s marine technology sector to feature more prominently in the programme.

Ireland has a growing marine tech and blue economy sector spanning offshore energy, maritime data, robotics and ocean science.

Inclusion of these sectors would reflect the breadth of Ireland’s technology landscape and its strong connection to the marine environment.

Organisations, venues and community groups are invited to host events during the week.

Participation is encouraged from startups, established companies, educators and creative industries.

“Following the success of Dublin’s first Tech Week in 2025, Dublin City Council and the Dublin Brand are proud to support its return in 2026,” said Ross Curley, Head of Economic Development at Dublin City Council and Dublin Regional Place Brand.

“Dublin Tech Week celebrates our world-class talent, innovation and collaborative spirit, cementing our city as a leading global tech hub,” he said.

Planned programme highlights include industry summits, open house events at tech companies, hackathons, product showcases and family-focused tech activities.

A full schedule will be published in the coming months at DublinTechWeek.com.

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About Marine Technology

Marine technology, as defined by the European association WEGEMT, refers to the use of technology for ensuring the safe use, exploitation, protection of, and intervention in, the marine environment. This includes a wide range of technologies that support naval architecture, marine engineering, ship design, ship building, and ship operations.

In addition to these foundational technologies, marine technology also encompasses oil and gas exploration, exploitation, and production, hydrodynamics, navigation, sea surface and sub-surface support, underwater technology and engineering, marine resources (including both renewable and non-renewable marine resources), transport logistics and economics, inland, coastal, short sea and deep sea shipping, protection of the marine environment, and leisure and safety.

The importance of marine technology cannot be overstated. With over 70% of the earth's surface covered by water, the marine environment plays a critical role in our lives. From transportation to energy production, marine technology enables us to harness the immense potential of the oceans while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Moreover, the development of marine technology is crucial for the sustainable use of marine resources. As the demand for seafood and other marine products continues to grow, the sustainable management of these resources becomes increasingly important. Marine technology can help us to achieve this by providing innovative solutions for sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and other forms of marine resource management.

In Ireland, claims are made that the island country "has the potential to be the “Silicon Valley” of the aquatech world". Ireland is at a very exciting stage when it comes to aquatech. There are currently 62 aquatech companies operating here, all using technology to enable sustainable seafood farming at a time when the sector is facing many challenges.”

Ireland’s growing expertise in the developing aquatech sector means it has the potential to become a global leader in the field, with Irish aquatech companies turning over €200m last year.

Over €15m has been invested in aquatic businesses, and over 200 high-tech jobs have been created in the sector over the last six years.

In conclusion, marine technology is a vast and rapidly evolving field encompassing a broad range of technologies and applications. As we continue to explore and exploit the potential of the oceans, marine technology will play an increasingly important role in ensuring the safe and sustainable use of these resources.