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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Spring Summit
DESCRIPTION:Building the Supply Chain and Fostering Partnerships   \nThe Marine Renewables Spring Summit will bring together industry\, suppliers\, Indigenous partners\, training institutions\, and economic development leaders to focus on strengthening the marine renewables supply chain.   \nAs tidal and offshore wind activity accelerates in Atlantic Canada\, the event will provide practical guidance\, procurement insights\, and actionable advice to help businesses and communities prepare for\, participate in\, and benefit from a growing marine renewables market.   \nBeyond project readiness\, the summit will highlight the importance of building durable partnerships that ensure local and Indigenous participation in the sector’s growth. Through collaboration\, workforce development\, and stronger connections between industry and community\, the event aims to support a resilient\, inclusive supply chain that delivers long-term economic benefits for the region and Canada.   \nYou can register at the bottom of the page. \nThank you to our sponsors!   \nPresenting Partner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Sponsors  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAGENDA \n9:00 am – 9:15 am  | Opening and Welcome   \nSpeakers: \n\nElisa Obermann\, Executive Director\, Marine Renewables Canada \n\n\nMarco MacLeod\, Ministerial Assistant to the Minister of Energy\, Government of Nova Scotia\n\n\n9:15 am – 10:15 am | Projects and Opportunities on the Horizon   \nThis session will provide an overview of upcoming tidal and offshore wind activity in Nova Scotia and what it means for suppliers and communities across the region. Attendees will hear directly from industry leaders about activity and development timelines\, anticipated procurement needs\, and the types of goods and services that will be required in the near and medium term. The discussion will help businesses understand where opportunities are emerging and how to begin preparing.    \nModerator: Elisa Obermann\, Executive Director\, Marine Renewables Canada \nSpeakers: \n\nOliver Wragg\, Development Director\, Orbital Marine Power\nLindsay Bennett\, Executive Director\, Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)\nAdrienne Downey\, Director\, Offshore Wind\, Power Advisory \n\n\nMorning theme: Building Supplier Capacity    \n10:15 am – 11:00 am | What  Developers Need from Suppliers: A Clear Roadmap to Qualification   \nIndustry experts will outline what it takes for suppliers to successfully enter marine renewable energy supply chains. Topics will include procurement cycles\, qualification processes\, technical standards\, and health\, safety\, and environmental expectations. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to position their companies to meet developer requirements and compete for upcoming contracts.    \nModerator: Dawn MacDonald\, Global Energy Infrastructure Lead\, AECOM \nSpeakers: \n\nMaria Pallard\, Principal Consultant\, ABL\nJimmy Buyst\, Offshore Wind Development Manager\, DEME Group \n\n\n11:00 am – 11:30 am | Refreshment  Break   \n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Bridging the Gap: Helping SMEs Enter the Marine Renewables Market   \nThis session will explore how small and medium-sized enterprises can enter the marine renewables sector by leveraging experience from related ocean industries. Speakers will also share vendor best practices\, mentorship approaches between larger contractors and local businesses\, and real-world case studies of companies that have successfully entered the market. Attendees will learn practical steps to reduce barriers and accelerate participation.   \nModerator: Anne-Marie Belliveau\, Owner\, Projectable Consulting \nSpeakers: \n\nThomas Newcomb\, Senior Chief Consultant\, Ramboll \nRalph Bastarache\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Ocean Sonics \nJennifer MacNeil\, Energy Sector Development Officer\, Cape Breton Partnership  \nJames Craig\, Chief Development Officer\, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster \n\n\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch    \n\nAfternoon theme: Engaging Local & Indigenous Communities    \n1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Indigenous-Led Supply Chain Participation   \nThis session will highlight opportunities for meaningful Indigenous participation in marine renewables supply chains. Speakers will discuss approaches to identifying Indigenous partners\, supporting Indigenous-owned businesses\, and strengthening inclusive procurement practices. Attendees will also learn about tools and initiatives that help developers and suppliers connect with Indigenous service providers.   \nModerator: Barb Bryden\, Stakeholder\, Rights Holder & Community Liaison Manager\, DP Energy \nSpeakers: \n\nJarvis Googoo\, Director of Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP)\, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs \nTracy Menge\, Benefits Officer\, KMKNO  \nDenise Pothier\, Chief Operating Officer\, Canada Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB)\n\n\n2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Building Opportunities for Local Workers   \nFocusing on workforce development\, this discussion will examine how partnerships with colleges\, training institutions\, and community organizations can prepare workers for marine renewable energy careers and upcoming opportunities. Speakers will share examples of successful programs\, strategies for reducing barriers to entry for youth and underrepresented groups\, and lessons learned from regional and industry experience.  \nModerator & Speaker: Kim Dixon\, Director of Workforce Development\, COVE \nSpeakers: \n\nSherry Scully\, Principal\, SES Workforce Research and Consulting\nKaren Paul\, Executive Director\, Workforce Warriors \n\n\n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Refreshment  Break    \n\n4:00 pm – 4:45 pm  | Closing  Panel Discussion: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions  and Industries: Community-Driven Supply Chains    \nThe closing panel will examine how regions around the world have successfully developed local supply chains to support emerging energy industries. Drawing lessons from offshore wind markets alongside Nova Scotia’s own experience building ocean sectors\, panelists will share practical strategies for strengthening local participation\, aligning industry and community interests\, and capturing long-term economic value through coordinated supply chain development. Attendees will leave with insights into how collaboration between developers\, governments\, and local businesses can accelerate sustainable industry growth.   \nModerator: Mohammad Ali Raza\, Partner\, Cox & Palmer \nSpeakers: \n\nSarah Courbis\, Principal Environmental Scientist\, EPI Group\nDavid MacGregor\, Associate Deputy Minister\, Nova Scotia Department of Energy\nRob Langford\, VP\, Global Offshore Renewables\, ABS\nJames Kesten\, Director of Venture Growth\, COVE\n\n\n4:45 pm – 5:00 pm  | Summit Closing \n\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm  | Networking Reception \n\nDownload the agenda overview here. \n \nEvent Details \nDate: May 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. AT | Networking Reception from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AT\nLocation: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel\, Nova Scotia Ballroom\, 1919 Upper Water St\, Halifax\, NS\nCost: $275 (MRC Members) | $375 (Non-Members)  \nRegistration for this event is now closed. On-site registration will open at 8:30 am AT on May 12.  \n— \nThank you to our sponsors!   \nPresenting Partner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Sponsors 
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