CIDCO 2025 Colloquium

in collaboration with the 3rd edition of the Avenir Maritime Conference

 

    CIDCO 2025 Colloquium : A Special Edition

    On June 2, 2025, CIDCO held its traditional Colloquium under the theme « Towards Inclusive Ocean Management ».

    The CIDCO Colloquium has established itself as a key event for stakeholders in the maritime, hydrography, and hydrospatial sectors. Held every two years, this event brought together experts, researchers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, foster innovation, and shape the future of hydrographic technologies.

    For the first time, the event was held outside Rimouski, in the city of Trois-Rivières—reflecting our commitment to engaging with different maritime communities and broadening our reach.

    We had the honor of partnering with the 3rd edition of the Avenir Maritime Conference, organized by the Réseau Québec maritime (RQM) and the Institut France-Québec maritime (IFQM). The CIDCO 2025 Colloquium took place just prior to the official program of the conference, held on June 3 and 4, 2025.

    This gathering provided a unique opportunity to showcase scientific and technological advancements, strengthen international collaborations, and address the challenges of sustainable maritime development.

     
    ➡️ Official Program
     
    ➡️ Speakers
     
    ➡️ Sponsors
     
    ➡️ Presentations
     
    ➡️ Colloquium in pictures
     

    Main Themes

    The CIDCO Colloquium featured a wide range of presentations, discussion panels, and interactive activities designed to encourage exchange among participants. This edition highlighted three main themes that reflect current trends and the evolving needs of the maritime sector :

    1. Crowd-Sourced Bathymetry (CSB) : Exploring how participatory bathymetric data collection can enhance global and local databases while encouraging engagement from the maritime community

    2. Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs): Innovation and Hydrographic Applications : Exploring advancements in USVs and their potential for applications such as monitoring maritime structures and collecting bathymetric and environmental data.

    3. Marine Habitat Characterization and Biomass Detection : Discussing innovative approaches to studying and protecting marine ecosystems using advanced technologies.

    The event welcomed participants from a wide range of organizations—including private companies, research centers, universities, manufacturers, and federal and provincial government agencies. It was a golden opportunity to reach a specialized audience that is curious, engaged, and attentive to emerging technologies.

     

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