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Introduction

Welcome to HYDRO 2025 Hydrographic Conference & Exhibition

The Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland (THS:UKI) will be hosting the international conference and exhibition, HYDRO 2025, on behalf of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS).

This 3-day conference and exhibition brings together the international hydrographic community along with manufacturers and service providers to share experiences, knowledge, and innovations within the hydrographic and related industries. The format of the HYDRO conference series includes an extensive conference programme with workshops, user seminars, and boat demonstrations running in parallel, as well as a fantastic exhibition.

THS:UKI look forward to welcoming you to the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, UK on 28-30th October 2025.

DELEGATE REGISTRATION

All 3 day delegate fees include tea/coffee, lunch and access to the HYDRO 2025 Conference and Exhibition. In addition to this, delegate fees also include a ticket to the Icebreaker evening event being held on Monday 27th October (ticket numbers are limited for this) and the Gala Dinner on Wednesday 29th October.
3 Day Ticket  1 Day Ticket*
Member £600 £200
     Non-Member £750 £250
      Student – Member £100 £50
Student – Non-Member £158

* One-day tickets include entry to the HYDRO 2025 Conference and Exhibition only; they do not include entry to the Icebreaker or Gala Dinner. Social tickets can be purchased additionally at a cost of £120 and enable entry to the Icebreaker (capacity allowing) and the Gala Dinner.

Information
– Refunds will not be processed within 30 days of the event
 – Member rates are available for an Individual Member or up to TWO representatives of a Corporate Member of any IFHS or THSOA member hydrographic society.
 – Student rates are available to full-time students at a university or other tertiary educational establishment during the academic year 2025/26.
– Due to the limited capacity for the Icebreaker Event, we ask that during the registration process, you inform us whether you will be attending the social event. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Should your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend the Icebreaker, please ensure you inform us via event@ths-uki.org so we can reallocate your ticket to another person.
– Tickets do not include accommodation. Please see the section below for recommendations and discount rates.

 

LOCATION

Liverpool: A Maritime City at the Heart of Hydrography

Liverpool is a city built on its deep-rooted maritime heritage, making it the perfect host for HYDRO 2025. With a history shaped by the sea, the River Mersey, and a legacy of global trade, Liverpool has long been a centre for maritime innovation, navigation, and hydrography.

Liverpool’s dynamic waterfront, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases its maritime past and present. The historic docks, once the gateway to the world, are now a hub for cutting-edge maritime research and technology.

By choosing Liverpool for HYDRO 2025, we celebrate the city’s contributions to hydrography while providing an inspiring venue for professionals from around the globe to engage with the latest developments in the field.

Join us in Liverpool for HYDRO 2025 – where history, innovation, and hydrography come together.

Venue Details

HYDRO 2025 Hydrographic Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Rum Warehouse within the Titanic Hotel complex on 28-30 October.

Location

  • Hotel

    HYDRO2025 Conference & Exhibition

  • Location

    Rum Warehouse
    Titanic Hotel Liverpool
    Stanley Dock
    Regent Road
    Liverpool
    L3 0AN

  • Website

    Titanic Hotel, Liverpool

SCHEDULE

Monday 27th October
Workshops 09:00 – 15:00
Icebreaker (Titanic Hotel, West Bay) 18:30 – 20:00

Tuesday 28th October
Registration 08:30 – 09:00
Conference & Exhibition 09:00 – 17:15
Exhibition (evening extension with bar available) 17:15 – 19:30

Wednesday 29th October
Registration 08:30 – 09:00
Conference & Exhibition 09:00 – 17:30
Gala dinner (Crowne Plaza) Welcome drinks from 18:30

Thursday 30th October
Registration 08:30 – 09:00
Conference & Exhibition 09:00 – 17:00

EXHIBITION & SPONSORS

HYDRO 2025 Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities

THS:UKI are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of exhibition stands and sponsorship packages. The latest exhibition plan showing our supporting companies along with the remaining opportunities and booking form can be found in the below Exhibition & Sponsorship section. Submit your booking form soon to avoid disappointment and to be part of HYDRO 2025.

EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP

HYDRO 2025 Sponsors

  • Principal Event Sponsor - Njord Survey

    Njord Survey bring smart and cost-effective subsea survey solutions to the market by pushing the boundaries together with customers.

  • Principal Event Sponsor - XOCEAN

    Ocean data specialists, XOCEAN was founded in Ireland in 2017 and has since grown to over 240 staff with offices in Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Norway and Australia. Collectively, the team has deep expertise in technology development, operations and data analytics.

  • Gala Dinner Sponsor - Teledyne CARIS & Teledyne Marine

    For 45 years, CARIS has been the World’s leading developer of marine mapping software. The company offers highly effective solutions for the processing and analysis of seabed datasets and enterprise solutions for the creation and Web enablement of nautical charts and digital data. CARIS is headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Teledyne Marine is a group of leading-edge subsea technology companies that are part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Through acquisitions and collaboration Teledyne Marine has evolved into an industry cornerstone, bringing Imaging, Instruments, Interconnect, Seismic, and Vehicle technology together to provide total solutions to our customers in such industries as hydrography, offshore, dredging, defense and security, marine research and more.

  • Icebreaker Sponsor - ESRI

    Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping.

    Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where.

    We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern, enterprise-grade GIS technology. We are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.

  • Day 1 Lunch Break Sponsor - Norbit

    NORBIT is a global provider of tailored technology to selected applications, supporting customers and partners in solving demanding challenges through sustainable innovation.

  • Day 2 Lunch Break Sponsor - Teledyne CARIS

    For 45 years, CARIS has been the World’s leading developer of marine mapping software. The company offers highly effective solutions for the processing and analysis of seabed datasets and enterprise solutions for the creation and Web enablement of nautical charts and digital data. CARIS is headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

  • Day 3 Lunch Break Sponsor - Edgetech

    EdgeTech is a leading manufacturer of underwater technology solutions. The company is known worldwide for its high quality products which include: side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, bathymetry systems, AUV, USV and ROV-based sonar systems, combined and customized solutions.

  • Refreshment Break Sponsor - CHC Navigation

    CHC Navigation is a global technology innovator, tackling today's positioning, navigation, and mapping challenges. From the digital world to autonomy, they provide the most accessible solutions in the industry.

  • Refreshment Break Sponsor - Survey Equipment Services

    Committed to excellence, SES empowers clients to excel in the evolving survey industry with a comprehensive equipment portfolio, including Multibeam & Single Beam Sonars, GNSS and Heading Systems, USVs, ROVs, USBL, ADCP, Hydrographic Software, 2D & 3D Sonars, Oceanographic Instrumentation and Sensors, supported by unparalleled 24/7 technical support.

  • Refreshment Break Sponsor - Telestra Technologies

    Telestra Technologies specializes in providing turn-key solutions for marine construction and hydrographic surveying. They offer a comprehensive range of products and services, including machine control systems, hydrographic sonar systems, INS, GPS, and other survey equipment.

  • Refreshment Break Sponsor - bp

  • Lanyard Sponsor - Elevate Offshore

    Elevate Offshore Ltd specialise in the provision of survey, ROV and inspection personnel to the offshore oil and gas, renewables, telecoms and power industries.

  • Delegate Badge Sponsor - Stema Systems

    Stema Systems mission is to contribute to the quality and efficiency of the hydrographic and geophysical survey community, working on high seas offshore to the smallest waters inshore, by supplying and implementing state of the art and innovative survey sensors, systems, concepts and survey support.

  • Delegate Bag Sponsor - SBG Systems

    Committed to precision and reliability, SBG specialise in delivering cutting-edge inertial navigations solutions to navigate with confidence in even the most challenging environments.

  • Conference Pen Sponsor - AML Oceanographic

    AML Oceanographic have fifty years of experience manufacturing high performance oceanographic and hydrographic equipment. Whether your priority is rapid mobilization, pleasing stakeholders, or return on investment they are ready to provide support.

  • Delegate Notebook Sponsor - THURN Group

    THURN Group has wide-ranging market experience in the survey sonars and ancillary equipment in the ports, oil & gas and renewables sectors, worldwide.

EVENT SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Principal Event Sponsors

Other Sponsors

THS:UKI would like to thank all sponsors for their ongoing support of this event.

Event Supporters

THS:UKI gratefully acknowledges the partnership of our supporting organisations, whose continued collaboration is integral to the success of HYDRO 2025.