Call for Papers

Theme: "Shaping the Oceans of Tomorrow through Science and Sustainable Solutions and Global Partnerships"

The 5th Maritime Continent Fulcrum International Conference (MACIFIC) 2025 will take place on September 24–25, 2025, in Bintan Island, Indonesia, under the theme "Shaping the Oceans of Tomorrow through Science and Sustainable Solutions." This international forum brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to address the urgent challenges facing marine environments and to promote innovative, science-based, and collaborative solutions for sustainable ocean management. Indonesia’s strategic location within the Maritime Continent makes it an ideal host, highlighting its vital role in marine biodiversity, ocean governance, and regional cooperation.

MACIFIC 2025 will explore a wide range of topics, including Environmental Science and Engineering, Oceanography, Marine Technology, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Clean and Renewable Energy, Marine Pollution, Utilization of Marine Resources, Ecosystem Restoration, Water Resources, and Marine Food. The conference aims to advance global dialogue, foster partnerships, and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 14: Life Below Water. Through shared knowledge and commitment, MACIFIC 2025 seeks to shape a more sustainable and resilient future for the world’s oceans.

We invite you to submit your current work on the following topics of interest, but not limited to:

June 1^st 2025
Open Submission

Sept 10^th 2025
Submission End

Sept 12^th 2025
Abstract Acceptance Announcement

Sept 17^th 2025
Payment Ends

Sept 24^th 2025
MaCiFIC-2025 Takes Place

Sept 28^th 2025
Full Paper Submission Ends