The Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for more than thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaska waters. More than 700 people attend this conference held annually in January. The Symposium will be held jointly at the Hotel Captain Cook and the Egan Civic and Convention Center. All keynotes, presentations, oral presentations and workshops will be held at the Captain Cook. The poster sessions will be held at the Egan Civic Center. Early bird registration closes December 21, 2026.