The Conference

Call for Papers

Oil Spill India (OSI) invites high-quality, thematically aligned abstracts/papers for presentation at the 8th International Conference & Exhibition, to be held 06–07 October 2026 at JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi.

As South Asia’s premier international technical and policy forum on spill prevention, planning, preparedness, response, and restoration—organised under the aegis of The Energy & Climate Initiatives Society (ENCIS)—OSI convenes government, industry, maritime authorities, academia, and civil society to advance operational readiness and environmental protection across marine and inland spill domains.

OSI 2026 Theme

“Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India’s Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks.”

OSI 2026 is anchored in a future-focused risk context—expanding maritime commerce, intensifying offshore activity, climate-driven extreme weather, and heightened vulnerability of sensitive coastal ecosystems. The technical program will spotlight next-generation solutions and evidence-led practices across four connected pillars: Prevention & Planning, Preparedness & Response, Restoration & Resilience, and Collaboration & Governance.

Your paper/abstract can help shape practical, deployable knowledge for India and the wider Indo-Pacific—supporting a decision-support ecosystem that moves the sector toward a zero-incident paradigm.

Submission Process

Step 1: Submit a Comprehensive Abstract

To be considered for inclusion in the OSI 2026 technical program, authors must first submit a comprehensive abstract via the online submission system (see the “Abstract Submission” tab on the OSI website).

Abstract requirements

• Language: English
• Length: Maximum 400 words
• Originality: Must represent original work, case experience, research findings, or an implementation-led technical insight relevant to OSI 2026 themes.

Step 2: Review and Invitation

Abstracts will be evaluated by the OSI technical review process based on:

• Relevance to the OSI 2026 theme and priority topics
• Originality and contribution to the knowledge base
• Technical merit and evidence base (data, method, case substantiation) Clarity and quality of articulation

Selected authors will be invited to present during OSI 2026 technical sessions and interactive formats aligned with the conference tracks.

Priority Themes for Submissions

The OSI 2026 Advisory/Technical direction emphasises submissions that are actionable, technically rigorous, and aligned to the theme and program architecture. Illustrative focus areas include:

1) Prevention, Planning and Risk Intelligence

• Next-generation spill prevention strategies and barrier integrity approaches
• Integrated risk assessment and preparedness frameworks
• Climate-aware spill risk planning and scenario-based preparedness
• Predictive modelling, consequence analysis, and decision-support tools
• Decarbonisation and operational transitions that reduce spill risk exposure

2) Monitoring, Detection and Surveillance

• Advanced monitoring, detection and surveillance technologies
• Satellite intelligence, remote sensing, and real-time spill detection
• AI/analytics-enabled early warning, leak detection, and anomaly detection
• UAV/drone mapping, autonomous sensors, and digital command architectures

3) Response Excellence and Next-Gen Capabilities

• Rapid mobilisation frameworks tailored for regional waters
• Containment, recovery, and offshore/sub-sea response strategies (deepwater)
• Human + machine response: automation, drones, robotics, remote operations
• Bioremediation techniques, dispersant strategies, and response optimisation
• Learnings and case studies from recent global/regional spill events

4) Salvage, Wreck Removal and Maritime Incident Management

• Salvage operations, shipping incidents, and wreck removal in climate-vulnerable conditions
• Port/terminal readiness, mutual aid, and integrated incident command practices

5) Law, Liability, Governance and Cooperation

• Evolving global conventions, claims mechanisms, and liability frameworks
• Regulatory reforms, governance models, transboundary cooperation
• Multi-agency coordination and private-sector innovation pathways

6) Restoration, Resilience and Community Outcomes

• Restoration of sensitive coastal and marine ecosystems
• Mangrove regeneration, coral reef restoration, and nature-based recovery
• Community engagement, capacity building, and livelihood rehabilitation

7) Beyond the Coast: Inland and River-System Resilience

• Inland spills, urban resilience, remediation in fragile river systems
• Hazardous material transport incidents and cross-domain response readiness

Abstract Submission

OSI 2026 welcomes abstracts that deliver actionable, technically robust perspectives on spill risk management, response capabilities, governance, and restoration. Submissions must align with the conference theme and priority technical tracks.