Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference and Exhibition

Event type: Trade show

Date: November 17 to 19, 2026

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Venue: The Westin Ottawa

Industry: Clean technologies, Ocean technologies, Professional services

Export Theme(s): Indigenous people

Registration deadline: November 16, 2026

Who should apply:

Professionals, policymakers, researchers, investors, Indigenous organizations, and emerging talent involved in or interested in advancing marine renewable energy.

Event description

The Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference and Exhibition is Canada’s leading event focused on offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy. It brings together industry leaders, innovators, researchers, policymakers, Indigenous organizations, and international stakeholders to explore opportunities, share insights, and advance marine renewable energy development. The event features technical sessions, workshops, an exhibition and trade show, networking events, and an international business program designed to foster global collaboration.

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will play a prominent role in the conference through several key initiatives. The TCS will participate in the International Roundtable, delivering opening remarks alongside Marine Renewables Canada and facilitating curated discussions with international delegates. A TCS-branded business-to-business (B2B) meeting space will be available to support targeted matchmaking between Canadian companies and global stakeholders.

Indigenous Business Pavilion

The Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference incorporates Indigenous participation as an integrated and overarching element of the program. This includes dedicated sessions focused on Indigenous leadership and partnerships, highlighting perspectives, opportunities, and collaboration models within the marine renewable energy sector. In addition, the conference will feature an Indigenous Business Pavilion within the exhibition space, providing a platform for Indigenous-owned businesses to showcase their capabilities and connect with industry partners. Indigenous engagement is also embedded across networking activities, B2B meetings, and supply chain discussions, reinforcing the importance of Indigenous partnerships in advancing the sector.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Meet key regulatory bodies
  • Meet academic or research entities
  • Participate in networking events
  • Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service

How the program works

  • Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
  • Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.
  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.

Contact us

Julia Pelton

Trade Commissioner
julia.pelton@international.gc.ca

Ian Murdoch

Trade Commissioner
ian.murdoch@international.gc.ca

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