10th our ocean conference

FAQ

OOC Participation FAQ: Recommend posting to the ourocean2025.kr website.
Please note, these are example answers and defer to MOF on your preferred responses!

My organization has received the invitation – What is next?

We kindly request that your organization return the attached Excel form via email, including the information of all members of your delegation, by February 21, 2025. Please submit only one Excel form for your entire delegation, even if multiple points of contact in your organization received individual invitations. Each individual will then receive a personal link to complete their registration. All attendees must complete their registration by March 31, 2025.

What is our allocated delegation size?

Government and IGO Delegations	unlimited
NGO	3
Philanthropy Organizations/ Foundations	3
Private Sector	2
Academia	1
Media	1
Others	1

Is it possible to replace someone on our delegation after we have submitted initial registration information?

Yes, if an individual on your delegation list is not able to attend, you can replace that individual with another representative of your organization. Please contact korea@ourocean2025.kr
I would like to request an increase in the number of badges that have been allocated to my organization – Who should I contact?

Please send those requests to korea@ourocean2025.kr by email.
My organization has not yet received an invitation to attend the Our Ocean Conference. – Can I request an invitation?

Please send those requests to korea@ourocean2025.kr by email. Invitations to OOC are prioritized to organizations that will be announcing ambitious, concrete commitments aligned with the conference’s six areas of action.

Specifically, priority is given to initiatives that create new opportunities through the adoption of digital technology in relation to the 10th Our Ocean

Conference’s priority theme, Digital Oceans.
Will my organization be allocated additional badges if we are organizing a side event?

Organizing a side event will not result in an increase in badge allocations.

Please contact us if you would like to request additional badges and those requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Which areas will registered participants have access to?

All registered delegates will have access to the plenary hall, side events, exhibition areas, and networking areas. Spaces for participants in the plenary hall will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, but seating areas will be reserved for heads of government delegations.
How can my organization submit a commitment?

Organizations can submit their commitments at OOC Platform. You must create a user account to submit a commitment.

New commitments or updates of them are due on April 4, 2025. All commitments will be reviewed by the Republic of Korea and the Our Ocean Conference Secretariat.
How can my organization or delegation request to participate in the conference plenary panels or deliver a floor announcement of our commitments?

Plenary speaking engagements are by invitation only and will be sent directly to organization or governments by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

If you are interested in a speaking role in the plenary, please contact korea@ourocean2025.kr or oocsecretariat@wri.org

How can my organization or delegation request to participate in the conference plenary panels or deliver a floor announcement of our commitments?
Where should my organization stay?

We are currently in discussion with hotels near the OOC venue to provide suitable accommodation options for OOC participants.

Information about the hotels will be posted on the official website around February 14.
I have questions about transportation, badge pickup, meeting spaces, or other logistics.

Subsequent Information Notes will be issued in March and April.

These updates will provide details regarding transportation, flight arrangements, tourist facilities and other relevant information to facilitate your participation.

For any other inquiries, please contact korea@ourocean2025.kr or oocsecretariat@wri.org.