Sept 9 – 10, 2026 | Aruss Hotel, Semarang – INDONESIA
The 9th International Conference on Tropical and Coastal Region Eco-Development 2026
Sustainable Oceans, Resilient Fisheries: Responding to Climate Change through Global Collaboration
The Topics are Fisheries and Aquaculture Marine Biology and Biotechnology Oceanography and Marine Science Coastal Ecosystem, Environment, and Conservation Policy and Socio-Economics Coastal Engineering and Renewable Energy
Will be held on Sept 9 - 10, 2026
Origin of ICTCRED
The International Conference on Tropical and Coastal Region Eco-development (ICTCRED) is a forum for those interested in tropical marine and coastal development issues. This annual conference marks the sixth, following the successful fifth in Semarang in 2019. Initially organized by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Diponegoro University, the conference has been managed by the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences since 2018.
Topics
ICTCRED 2026 presents a wide range of strategic topics
Aquaculture
Breeding, raising, and harvesting of aquatic organisms in controlled environments.
Biotechnology
Utilizing marine biological systems or living organisms to develop technological products.
Coastal engineering
Breeding, raising, and harvesting of aquatic organisms in controlled environments.
Coastal Social & Economics
Studying the social structures and economic activities of coastal communities.
Fisheries Processing Technology
Techniques and innovations for preserving and processing harvested aquatic products.
Marine Natural Product
Discovering and utilizing chemical compounds derived from marine organisms.
Disaster Mitigation & Rehabilitation
Strategies to reduce disaster impacts and restore affected coastal areas.
Air Sea Interaction
Studying physical and chemical exchanges between the atmosphere and the ocean.
Marine Science
Comprehensive scientific exploration of marine life, ecosystems, and aquatic environments.
Marine & Coastal Policy
Developing governance, laws, and regulations for sustainable marine and coastal management.
Coastal Resources
Sustainable management and utilization of natural assets found in coastal zones.
Blue Carbon Ecosystem
Coastal and marine ecosystems that capture and store atmospheric carbon emissions.
Marine Pollution
Monitoring, controlling, and mitigating the introduction of harmful substances into oceans.
Ocean Renewable Energy
Harnessing sustainable energy from ocean waves, tides, currents, and thermal gradients.
Marine instrumentation
Developing and deploying specialized devices to measure and monitor oceanographic parameters.
Molecular biology
Analyzing marine biological processes and mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels.
Climate change
Understanding global climate shifts and their environmental impacts on marine ecosystems.
Capture Fisheries
Harvesting naturally occurring wild fish and aquatic resources from aquatic environments.
Coastal Conservation
Implementing protective measures to preserve and restore fragile coastal habitats sustainably.
Oceanography
Scientific study of the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of oceans.
Aquatic Science
Aquatic science is the study of water environments and the life within them.
Keynote Speakers
We are proud to feature an exceptional of global and leading researchers.
Professor Tony Hadibarata Ph.D., Ts., C.Eng., C.WEM, FHEA, MCIWEM
Curtin University, Malaysia
Kim Namhoon, M.M
Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center
Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Hartoko, M.Sc.
Universitas Diponegoro
Kazi Ahmed Kabir, Ph.D
CIRAD, France
Prof. Taifo Mahmud, Ph.D
Oregon State University, United States
Hansan Park, Ph.D
IOC-UNESCO Vice Chair of Asia Region
Potential Publication
Selected papers will be published in our reputable partner journals and proceedings.
International Journals & Proceedings (Scopus Indexed)
Environmental Monitoring Assessment [EMA]
Important Dates
SCOPUS Q2
Environmental Quality Management [EQM]
Publisher: Wiley
Important Dates
Special Issue (Max 10 – 15 Articles)
SCOPUS Q3
Proceedings IOP Conference Series
IOP Publishing
SCOPUS INDEXED
Indonesian Journal of Marine Sciences (IJMS)
SCOPUS Q3
Food Research
SCOPUS Q3
National Accredited Journals (SINTA Indexed)
Buletin Oseanografi Marina (BULOMA)
SINTA 2
Science and Technology (SAINTEK)
SINTA 2
Tropical Marine Journal
SINTA 2
Journal of Oceanography
SINTA 2
Journal of Science and Applicative Technology (JSAT)
SINTA 3
Journal of Marine Research
SINTA 3
Registration Fee
Information regarding conference fees. Fixed exchange rate: 1 USD equals 18,000 IDR.
Presenter
RESEARCHER
EARLY BIRD:
USD 55 (IDR 990K)
REGULAR:
USD 78 (IDR 1,390K)
STUDENT
EARLY BIRD:
USD 45 (IDR 790K)
REGULAR:
USD 62 (IDR 1,100K)
Non-Presenter
GENERAL
EARLY BIRD:
USD 32 (IDR 580K)
REGULAR:
USD 45 (IDR 810K)
STUDENT
EARLY BIRD:
USD 23 (IDR 420K)
REGULAR:
USD 32 (IDR 580K)
OPTIONAL ADD-ON
CITY TOUR: USD 20 (IDR 360K)
Timeline
Complete schedule of the conference from opening to closing.
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Abstract submission
25 May – 30 June 2026
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Abstract acceptance
8 July 2026
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Registration
8 –15 July 2026 (Early bird)
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Registration
16 – 31 July 2026 (Regular)
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Abstract book
15 August 2026
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On-site registration
24 August 2026
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Conference
9-10 September 2026
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City Tour
10 September 2026
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Full Article Submission
15 September 2026
Venue
This hotel offers a combination of iconic event spaces with supporting infrastructure that is very adequate for holding professional conferences.
