Update on the Biofouling Management Conference Norderney including field trip 2026: Program now available - registration is ongoing!
On 01-02 October 2026, Norderney will become the gathering place for the antifouling community already for the third time: That is when the BIOFOULING-MANAGEMENT-KONFERENZ Norderney including field trip will take place there (formerly the "Antifouling Conference"), an important industry gathering organized by the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland, MCN) in collaboration with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, BSH), the German Sailing Association (Deutscher Motoryachtverband, DSV), and the German Motor Yacht Association (Deutscher Motoryachtverband, DMYV). The event will focus on innovative, environmentally friendly strategies to prevent fouling on ship hulls or other underwater structures. The BIOFOULING-MANAGEMENT-KONFERENZ will be held in German.
A special highlight is the field trip to the Institute for Antifouling and Biocorrosion at Dr. Brill + Partner, which is hosting an exclusive visit to Norderney. On site, participants will gain insights into test facilities, laboratories, and ongoing research conducted under real-world conditions in a maritime environment.
The conference is complemented by a diverse program of presentations featuring contributions from renowned experts from academia, industry, and associations. It also offers numerous opportunities for in-depth discussion and networking. This year’s venue is located directly at the head of the pier, offering the best views of the Wadden Sea and the harbor entrance. At the end of the first day, an evening cruise on the Frisia XI and a barbecue at Dr. Brill + Partner provide the perfect setting for successful networking.
The detailed program and information on accommodation and travel options can be found as a PDF here:
The event is free of charge, but space is limited. The registration form can be found on the following website, here:
Important note: Securing hotel rooms for one or two nights is proving to be a significant challenge, so we recommend that you book your accommodations as soon as possible. The Jugendherberge Dünensender (Dünensender Youth Hostel) still has a limited number of rooms available for the period from 30 September to 3 October 2026. However, the minimum stay is 2 nights.
You can find our recap of the 2025 Antifouling Conference Norderney including Biofouling Excursion here: LINK