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

 

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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 Part I of the 32nd Session of the Council in person must apply for media accreditation. More information will be available soon.
  • 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 the Legal and Technical Commission (22 February – 5 March 2027) as well as delegates of the Members of the Council of the Authority to Kingston for the meetings of Part I of the 32nd session  (8 – 19 March 2027), which will take place at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Please find practical information below to make your conference stay in Kingston a success.

Conference Arrangements

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

  • Coming soon

Daily Journal – Council, Part I 

Coming soon

Important Texts and Publications

 

Publication English French Spanish
Delegates Flipbook EN FR ES
Consolidation of Part XI of the Convention and the Implementation Agreement EN
Selected decisions and documents of 30th session EN FR ES
Consolidated regulations and recommendations on prospecting and exploration EN FR ES
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

During the Council and Assembly, in-house catering services will be available to delegates as follows:
Upstairs Buffet Area: At a cost of USD 22/JMD 3,500 lunch buffet will be offered, served on ecofriendly tableware, with light background music to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Harbour Lounge: Light refreshments will be available throughout the day, including coffee, water, tea, cold beverages, wraps and sandwiches, cakes and Devon House patties.
Arrangements are also being made to ensure that food and beverages remain available should
meetings extend beyond 18:00 hrs.

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

 

Stakeholder Events are those events being organized outside of the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) by all stakeholder types, including Member States, Observers, Contractors and other participants. This year, the ISA conference team is facilitating the collection of this information for publication on the Authority’s website to increase awareness across all events.

Disclaimer: The publication of Stakeholder Event information on the ISA website is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute endorsement, approval or sponsorship by the Authority of any event, subject matter, discussion topic, speaker, position, perspective, or material associated with such events. Responsibility for the content, conduct, and organization of each Stakeholder Event rests solely with the respective organizers. The Authority does not verify, control or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or views expressed in connection with Stakeholder Events.

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