The 32nd Session of the International Seabed Authority
| Part I | |
| Legal and Technical Commission | 22 February – 5 March 2027 |
| Council | 8 – 19 March 2027 |
| Part II | |
| Legal and Technical Commission | 28 June – 9 July 2027 |
| Finance Committee | 5 – 9 July 2027 |
| Council | 12 – 23 July 2027 |
| Assembly | 26 – 30 July 2027 |
| Part III(TBC)* | |
| Council* | 25 October – 5 November 2027 or 25 October – 3 November 2027 |
Media Attendance
- In-person participation is encouraged for accredited media
- Virtual access will be available via live stream on the ISA Web TV
Media accreditation
- Journalists wishing to attend the Council Meeting in person must apply for media accreditation using this form by 17:00 hrs (Jamaica time) on 1 July 2026.
- Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Once accredited, journalists must collect their ISA entry and media passes upon arrival and display them at all times within the venue.
Read the Media Access Guidelines
The meetings of the Assembly and the Council will be streamed live on the Web TV of the Authority in all six languages of the Authority.
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes delegates of the members of the Authority as well as the observers to Kingston for the meetings of Part II of the 31st session of the Authority (13 – 31 July 2026), which will take place at the Jamaica Conference Centre.
Please find practical information below to make your conference stay in Kingston a success.
Delegates are requested to complete registration online in advance of the session to facilitate the timely processing of registrations and the issuance of identification badges.
Side Events Registration
- Side Events form* (those being organized at the JCC): Side Events form_ 31st Session_July 2026
- Stakeholder Events form* (those being organized outside the JCC): Stakeholder Events form_31st Session_July 2026
For both categories, forms should be submitted by 10 July 2026, with the schedule to be published on the website and organizers notified by 14 July 2026 (dates reflected on forms).
Daily Journal – Assembly
Daily Journal – Council, Part II
Daily Journal – Council, Part I
Important Texts and Publications
| Publication | English | French | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Delegates Flipbook | EN | FR | ES |
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Consolidation of Part XI of the Convention and the Implementation Agreement | EN | ||
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Selected decisions and documents of 30th session | EN | FR | ES |
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Consolidated regulations and recommendations on prospecting and exploration | EN | FR | ES |
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International Seabed Authority: Basic Texts | EN | FR | ES |
Conference WIFI Accessibility Information
Network identity: SEABED31
Password: I$A2026!
Special Rates for Accommodations
The Secretariat of the ISA has secured special accommodation rates for delegates and media at a number of hotels in Kingston.
Please follow the booking link to secure the offered rate below.
| Hotel | Council Group Rates | Legal Group Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Pegasus Hotel | Book Now | Book Now |
| Courtleigh Hotel & Suites | Book Now | Book Now |
Session Lunch Menu
| Week 1 | ||||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Stew Pork | Brown Stew Mutton | Black Pepper Beef | Stew Peas with Beef and Pork | BBQ Pork |
| Steamed Fish | Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp | Pan Fried Snapper Fillet | Pineapple Curry Shrimp | Lemon Garlic Fish Fillet |
| Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken | Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken | Malah Chicken | Spicy Fried Chicken | Chinese Roast Chicken |
| Curry Pumpkin Chick Peas | Ital Stew | Three Bean Stew | BBQ Tofu | Creamy CoConut Pumpkin Stew |
| Rice and Peas | Spanish Rice | Pumpkin Rice | Plain Rice | Vegetable Fried Rice |
| Mash Sweet Potato | Potato Salad | Stir Fry Noodles | Garlic Mash Potato | Herb Roast Potato |
| BBQ Cauliflower | Snow peas and Sweet Corn | Garlic Egg Plant and Zuchini | Sautee Babby Corn and Beans | Sautee Market Vegetables |
| Tossed Vegetables | Steamed Vegetables | Tossed Vegetables | Steamed Vegetables | Tossed Vegetables |
Transportation Schedule
A daily shuttle service will be available to transport delegates to and from the JCC.
During the meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission, the assembly point is at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites.
During the meetings of the Finance Committee, the assembly point is at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites.
During the meetings of the Council and Assembly, the assembly point for transportation to and from the headquarters is the Pegasus Hotel.
During the first day of each of the meetings, the participants are advised to be ready at the assembly point where the bus will be waiting at 08:00.
During all other days, the participants are advised to be ready at the assembly points at 09:15.
Please be advised that the cost for transportation during the meetings of the Council is USD14 / JMD 2,000 for a round trip or USD7 / JMD 1,000 one way.
Discover Jamaica
Jamaica Cultural Tours, together with the ISA Secretariat, have specially curated a number of tours for delegations, observers, and the media to enjoy while in Jamaica during LTC and Council sessions. Please check out the tour options here: ISA Weekend Tours
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