Government Invites Partner Nations and International Organisations to Attend OIS 2026
The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), has invited partner nations and international organisations to participate in the high-level Ocean Impact Summit (OIS) 2026 conference, scheduled to take place in Nusa Dua, Bali on 8-9 June.
The invitation was conveyed by KKP Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono at the OIS 2026 Diplomatic Reception, jointly organised by KKP, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of State Secretariat, and Danantara in Jakarta.
“We hope that heads of state, ministers, leaders of international organisations, business actors, researchers, academics, innovators and development partners will gather to formulate and produce concrete, measurable outcomes at the Ocean Impact Summit. To that end, at this event we are requesting the support of ambassadors and representatives of international organisations to convey Indonesia’s invitation to attend the Ocean Impact Summit 2026 in person,” said Trenggono in a written statement on Wednesday (18 February 2026).
The invitation also follows up on the official announcement and open invitation delivered by President Prabowo Subianto at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on 22 January.
Carrying the theme ‘Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy’, the OIS 2026 summit will address four key pillars: the ocean as a source of food and nutrition; the ocean as a system for modern energy and infrastructure; the ocean as a natural system that strengthens climate action and protects ecosystems; and the ocean as a space for good governance, technology, and new ideas.
The summit is expected to trigger and accelerate various economic activities that utilise or originate from the sea, including modernisation of capture fisheries and sustainable aquaculture, strengthening of downstream bioproduct-based industries, development of marine renewable energy and green port infrastructure, expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs), blue carbon development, and digitalisation of maritime governance based on data and artificial intelligence (AI).
“We also encourage ambassadors to involve key stakeholders in their respective countries, particularly leading investors, private sector actors, and strategic partners, so they can actively participate in this summit. Their involvement will be crucial in catalysing partnerships and unlocking real investment opportunities,” said Trenggono.
Unlike existing ocean forums, the OIS 2026 summit emphasises an action-oriented approach with a focus on catalysing investment, developing collaborative initiatives, and strengthening ocean governance that is adaptive to global challenges such as climate change, food security, energy transition, and digital transformation.
“The OIS summit differs from other conferences because it brings impact funding and investment for the ocean. For example, how shipping activities can become greener, viewed not as an additional cost but as an investment opportunity, and how coral reefs, seagrass, and seaweed can be used for sustainable financing through the utilisation of the economic value of carbon from blue carbon ecosystems,” said Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno, who provided an introductory context on the importance of the OIS 2026 summit.
Meanwhile, UAE Ambassador Abdulla Salem Obaid Salem Aldhaheri expressed full support for the first OIS being held in Indonesia.
As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, Indonesia was considered to have a vital role in driving synergy in the sustainable management and utilisation of the ocean for shared interests.
“Of course I will encourage the UAE to join this summit. Because I see this as a good platform that will influence all parties connected to the ocean,” said Abdulla.
“Indonesia is the right country to introduce the ocean to the world, easily and systematically,” he added.
The OIS 2026 Diplomatic Reception was attended by 73 embassies of partner nations and 11 international organisations, comprising 28 ambassadors, 50 embassy representatives at deputy ambassador or senior diplomat level, and 16 representatives of international organisations. The diplomatic reception was also attended by representatives of relevant ministries and government agencies.