The International Marine Wood Borer Network is pleased to announce the IMWBN Inaugural Symposium 2026 – Marine Wood-Borers: Ancient Origins, Modern Challenges, and Future Opportunities! The symposium will be held online via Zoom on October 8-9, 2026 (all programme in UTC time). This event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the international marine wood-borer community for two days of keynote and plenary presentations, invited scientific talks, themed networking, and interactive discussions. The program spans biology, ecology, infrastructure, heritage, environmental change, socio-economic impacts, symbiosis, biotechnology, and much more! Register for free here. For more information, visit the website and LinkedIn page or reach out to info@imwbn.com.