Marine Tech Summit 2026 Scheduled for November in Kure, Hiroshima

Published 2026-10-19 · Facts retrieved 2026-10-19

日本語の記事: 呉でマリンテックサミット2026開催へ食と技術の2日間

What it is

Marine Tech Summit 2026 (マリンテックサミット2026) is a two-day event focusing on marine technology, industrial innovation, and maritime social challenges. Following its first two editions in Shima City (志摩市), Mie Prefecture, the third summit takes place in Kure City (呉市), Hiroshima Prefecture. The gathering brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, public officials, and fisheries operators under the theme of shaping the next 100 years with ocean technology.

The event is held as part of Marine Tech Week in Kure alongside academic conventions, including the Remote Sensing Society of Japan. Summit participants receive admission to attend the Remote Sensing Society of Japan sessions at no extra charge. The event is organized by the Marine Tech Incubator Council (マリンテックインキュベーター協議会) with its secretariat at Umilabo Co., Ltd. (うみらぼ株式会社). It is co-organized by Kure City and the Hiroshima University Town & Gown Office (呉市・広島大学 Town & Gown Office), and supported by local municipal authorities.

When and where

The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026. Activities take place at Yamato Museum (大和ミュージアム), located at 5-20 Takaramachi, Kure, Hiroshima, as well as surrounding sites in the Kure area.

The programs take place across several locations:

Marine Tech Summit Conference: Yamato Museum 4th floor, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Marine Tech Food Marche: In front of Yamato Museum, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Networking Reception: Kure Morisawa Hotel (呉・森沢ホテル), Saturday evening, November 28, 2026.
Marine Tech Tour: Kure vicinity, Sunday, November 29, 2026 (the date differs from the text in the press release).

Conference topics include AI and robotics in maritime mobility, smart aquaculture, workforce development, and coastal urban design. Demonstrations include an autonomous boat trial, equipment exhibitions, student poster sessions, and business pitch contests. The outdoor market provides food produced through maritime technologies, such as land-based aquaculture, seawater agriculture, and oyster tastings comparing Hiroshima and Mie harvests. The tour includes autonomous vessel trials, a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 1st Service School (第一術科学校) in Etajima (江田島), and oyster aquaculture inspections.

Getting there

Travelers heading to Kure can use rail or bus connections based on regional transportation records:

Take the Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station (広島駅).
From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Kure Line (JR呉線) to Kure Station (呉駅). Travel time is approximately 32 minutes by rapid train.
From Hiroshima Airport (広島空港), take the Airport Bus Kure Hiroshima Airport Line (エアポートバス呉広島空港線) directly to Kure Station. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

The distance and walking route between Kure Station and the Yamato Museum venue are not published in the source materials.

Opening hours and prices

Operating hours across the different programs are not published consistently between the official portal and promotional announcements. Opening hours and prices are listed as follows:

Operating hours: Not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19 because schedules differ between sources. Check the official webpage for exact times.
Conference admission: Paid ticketing system. Special discounts apply for local residents and students. Specific ticket amounts are not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19.
Marine Tech Food Marche: Free admission. Individual food and beverage items are sold for separate fees.
Marine Tech Tour: Paid participation fee. Exact rates are not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19.
Networking Reception: Paid participation fee. Exact rates are not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19.

Tips for visitors

Check schedule timings directly on the official website before planning your visit. The press release and the official site list conflicting hours for the conference and food market. The excursion tour is listed for Sunday, November 29 on the website, though the press release lists it as "November 28 (Sun)". The excursion tour also requires a minimum number of participants to run.

What we could not verify

Exact ticket prices, student rates, and resident discount amounts.
Opening and closing hours for each event block due to source discrepancies.
Complete list of food vendors, menu items, and stall counts at the market.
Distance, transit route, and walking time from Kure Station to Yamato Museum.
Detailed itinerary, meeting points, and transportation modes for the Sunday tour.

Sources

PR TIMES: Press release by Umilabo Co., Ltd. (Published October 2, 2026) (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
Marine Tech Summit 2026 Official Website (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
Kure-Trip Access Information (Retrieved 2026-10-19)