Regional Member Exchange & Mixer | Victoria, British Columbia
2026-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | COAST Innovation Hub
Calling all British Columbia Marine Renewables Canada members!
Join fellow members and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) in Victoria for a Regional Member Exchange & Mixer – featuring updates from the MRC team, discussion on regional priorities, and insights from industry leaders working to advance marine renewable energy in British Columbia.
Join fellow MRC members to:
→ Hear about opportunities for marine renewable energy in British Columbia, with:

Kymm Girgulis, Sector Lead, Transportation Key Account Management, BC Hydro

→ Engage in a member discussion on opportunities, challenges, and solutions in the sector, led by:

Jonathan Robinson, Senior Policy Advisor, Marine Renewables Canada
Claire Kleinknecht, Research & Engagement Office, Marine Renewables Canada

→ Network with the COAST team and organizations advancing the sector, and attend the COAST Innovation Challenge announcement
Plus, an informal networking mixer will take place after the roundtable, providing a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and sector partners!
These events are exclusive to MRC members.
Registration is required – in-person only.
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Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT | Networking mixer to follow
Location: COAST Innovation Hub, 517 Herald Street, Victoria, BC

Mission to WindEurope
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 (America/Halifax) | IFEMA Madrid
WindEurope 2026 is the annual conference and exhibition for the wind energy industry, taking place in Madrid, Spain, from April 21–23, 2026, at the IFEMA exhibition center. The event will bring together professionals to discuss the latest in onshore and offshore wind technology, grid integration, and the energy transition. It is expected to attract over 15,000 participants and feature more than 500 exhibitors. The event covers all aspects of wind energy, from turbine design and farm planning to operations, decommissioning, and circularity. It emphasizes cutting-edge technology, research, and solutions driving Europe’s renewable energy future.
Mission Dates: April 20-24, 2026 (Conference takes place April 21-23)
Location: Madrid, Spain ~ Recinto ferial IFEMA MADRID
Mission Participation Fee: $2000 + tx per company (**one (1) conference delegate pass is included with this fee).
Travel Funding: Partial travel funding may be available for MRC members (Canadian companies) in accordance with our travel funding policy, pending CanExport approval expected early 2026. This funding will work on first come first serve basis.
Mission Activities:

MRC/Canada Pavilion in the exhibition
**This will be a large island pavilion branded MRC/Canada, promoting Canada’s offshore wind industry and supply chain capabilities. MRC will be working on the layout and design of this booth to ensure the best profile for Canada and participating companies. MRC staff will manage this booth and be onsite at all times
Dedicated meeting room in the conference venue for general use by mission delegates and for organized B2B meetings
One (1) Full Conference Pass ($2500 CAD value)
Pre-Mission Briefing Sessions (virtual & in-country)
Access to a Consultant to assist in preparing for the mission, making connections, and setting up B2B meetings
Networking Opportunities
Potential site-visits
Support Staff

Registration Deadline: January 31st, 2026

Marine Renewables Spring Summit
2026-05-12 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Building the Supply Chain and Fostering Partnerships
The 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.
As 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.
Beyond 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.
You can register at the bottom of the page.
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AGENDA
9:00 am – 9:15 am  | Opening and Welcome
Speakers:

Elisa Obermann, Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada

Marco MacLeod, Ministerial Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Government of Nova Scotia

9:15 am – 10:15 am | Projects and Opportunities on the Horizon
This 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.
Moderator: Elisa Obermann, Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada
Speakers:

Oliver Wragg, Development Director, Orbital Marine Power
Lindsay Bennett, Executive Director, Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)
Adrienne Downey, Director, Offshore Wind, Power Advisory

Morning theme: Building Supplier Capacity
10:15 am – 11:00 am | What  Developers Need from Suppliers: A Clear Roadmap to Qualification
Industry 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.
Moderator: Dawn MacDonald, Global Energy Infrastructure Lead, AECOM
Speakers:

Maria Pallard, Principal Consultant, ABL
Jimmy Buyst, Offshore Wind Development Manager, DEME Group

11:00 am – 11:30 am | Refreshment Break

11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Bridging the Gap: Helping SMEs Enter the Marine Renewables Market
This 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.
Moderator: Anne-Marie Belliveau, Owner, Projectable Consulting
Speakers:

Thomas Newcomb, Senior Chief Consultant, Ramboll
Ralph Bastarache, Chief Commercial Officer, Ocean Sonics
Jennifer MacNeil, Energy Sector Development Officer, Cape Breton Partnership
James Craig, Chief Development Officer, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch

Afternoon theme: Engaging Local & Indigenous Communities
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Indigenous-Led Supply Chain Participation
This 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.
Moderator: Barb Bryden, Stakeholder, Rights Holder & Community Liaison Manager, DP Energy
Speakers:

Jarvis Googoo, Director of Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP), Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs
Tracy Menge, Benefits Officer, KMKNO
Denise Pothier, Chief Operating Officer, Canada Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB)

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Building Opportunities for Local Workers
Focusing 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.
Moderator & Speaker: Kim Dixon, Director of Workforce Development, COVE
Speakers:

Sherry Scully, Principal, SES Workforce Research and Consulting
Karen Paul, Executive Director, Workforce Warriors

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Refreshment  Break

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Closing  Panel Discussion: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions  and Industries: Community-Driven Supply Chains
The 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.
Moderator: Mohammad Ali Raza, Partner, Cox & Palmer
Speakers:

Sarah Courbis, Principal Environmental Scientist, EPI Group
David MacGregor, Associate Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Rob Langford, VP, Global Offshore Renewables, ABS
James Kesten, Director of Venture Growth, COVE

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Summit Closing

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Networking Reception

Download the agenda overview here.

Event Details
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. AT | Networking Reception from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AT
Location: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Nova Scotia Ballroom, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
Cost: $275 (MRC Members) | $375 (Non-Members)
Registration for this event is now closed. On-site registration will open at 8:30 am AT on May 12.
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Global Updates Webinar Series | Advancing Offshore Wind: Regional Updates & Insights from the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster
2026-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Join MRC for an engaging webinar in collaboration with the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster to explore the growing opportunities and strategic developments in the offshore wind and maritime sector in the region.
The Canary Islands are emerging as a key hub for offshore renewable energy, leveraging their unique geographic position, strong maritime expertise, and commitment to sustainability. This session will highlight how regional collaboration, innovation, and infrastructure are supporting the deployment of offshore wind projects in island and remote environments.
Participants will gain insights into:

The role of maritime clusters in accelerating offshore wind development
Key projects, capabilities, and supply chain opportunities in the Canary Islands
Lessons learned and best practices applicable to other regions, including Atlantic Canada
Opportunities for international collaboration and industry partnerships

Meet the Presenters:

Nicola Lombardi Ruiz, Project Manager – Canary Islands Maritime Cluster
Nicola Lombardi has been a Project Manager at the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster (CMC) since 2023. In this role, he manages innovation projects in the blue economy, overseeing project development, drafting deliverables, and supporting event organization and communication tasks. He is responsible for implementing various projects in which the CMC participates or leads, managing timelines, budgets, and work planning. He fosters partnerships across industry, government, universities, and civil society, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and communications. Additionally, Nicola organizes working groups and events, planning the CMC’s involvement in sector events and trade fairs to enable maritime companies to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
Nicola holds a degree in Industrial Organization Engineering from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2023). His Final Degree Project focused on the study of the capacities of the Puerto de la Luz, aimed at supporting the storage and equipment necessary for the assembly and manufacturing of floating renewable energy structures. This experience has given him deep knowledge of the port sector and floating offshore wind energy. He is also skilled in renewable energies, especially offshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy. Known for his adaptability and proactivity in learning, Nicola is committed to driving sustainable development in the maritime sector.

Manuel Ruiz de la Rosa, Director – Environmental Consulting, Oceanography, and Coastal Engineering (ECOS) Group
Manuel Ruiz de la Rosa is the co-founder and CEO of ECOS Estudios Ambientales y Oceanografía S.L. / Ecos Group, a Spanish environmental consultancy specialised in the marine environment, applied oceanography, environmental impact assessment, offshore monitoring and marine renewable energy. He has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments, marine baseline studies, environmental monitoring programmes and permitting-related documentation for complex coastal, marine and energy projects. In the offshore wind sector, he has played a key role in positioning ECOS as a specialist provider of baseline studies and environmental monitoring services, including seabird and marine mammal surveys, benthic and sediment characterisation, water quality assessment, underwater noise, oceanographic studies, GIS analysis and impact assessment.
Manuel has also driven the development of ECOS’ Digital Aerial Surveys capabilities, integrating high-resolution imagery, LiDAR and AI-supported data processing to generate robust information on species distribution, abundance, density and bird flight heights for collision risk assessment. His profile combines strong technical knowledge of marine environmental assessment with strategic project leadership, regulatory understanding and international business development experience in demanding offshore wind markets.

Santiago Díaz Ruano, Head of the Renewable Energy Section – The Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC)
PhD. Santiago Díaz Ruano has a Degree and Master’s in Electrical Engineering (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain) and PhD in Engineering in topics related to renewable energy forecasting and machine learning techniques (Doctoral Program of Chemical, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain).
He has been working at the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) since 2012. Santiago has contributed to the elaboration of the Canary Islands Energy Planning. References: i: DOSE – Directrices de Ordenación del Sector Energético 2012 – 2020; ii) EECan25 – Canary Islands Energy Planning 2015-2025; iii) PTECan – Canary Islands Energy Planning 2021-2030; Energy strategies for PV self-consumption, energy storage, geothermal energy, marine energy, management generation, green hydrogen and demand side management). He also has collaborated in other insular energy planning such as in Galápagos Islands, Caribbean Islands and other European Islands.

Alejandro Romero Filguera, Head of Research Line in Renewable Resources – Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN)
Alejandro Romero-Filgueira is an Electrical Engineer from 2005 and MSc in Renewable Energies. He developed his professional career from 2005 to 2019 in the energy sector as a Technical Consultant specialised in Predictive Maintenance and Commissioning in the electrical power system. In those years he became a senior expert in electrical machines diagnosis, specialised in power transformer life cycle management.
Alejandro Romero-Filgueira is currently employed as a R&D Project Manager in The Oceanic Platform of The Canary Islands, within the Renewables Research Line, where he was involved in H2020 funded project FLOTANT about Floating Offshore Wind as a Coordinator; and in H2020 funded project WATERTEYE about O&M tools for the Offshore Wind sector, MAESHA about the Smart Energy Management in isolated territories, HarhsMoP about sensoring in floating substructures, etc. He coordinates the activity of PLOCAN within the REMAR network and is the responsible of the Testing Infraestructure Harshlab 0.5 for testing materials in real sea conditions. He is the Coordinator of H2 Verde, which is part of the R&D Complementary Plans (PRTR) funded by EU Next Generation. This project aims to install an offshore electrolyser powerd by marine renewable energies and demonstrates the uses of the green hydrogen in the blue economy sector.

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2026-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Summer Social on the Harbour
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | The Tall Ship Silva ~ Cable Wharf, Halifax Waterfront
The Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) annual summer social is the can’t-miss gathering of the season for Canada’s ocean and energy industries – a signature evening that brings our members and community together to connect and celebrate the progress and opportunities shaping the marine renewables sector.
This year, we’re setting sail once again aboard the historic Tall Ship Silva. Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments — all while enjoying a scenic cruise on the beautiful Halifax Harbour.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. AT
Location: The Tall Ship Silva – The Cable Wharf (1751 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1M4)
Cost: $115 (MRC Members) | $165 (Non-Members)
Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
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For more information, please connect with:
Amanda White, Senior Director, Operations & Member Services
amanda@marinerenewables.ca

Data for Decision Making Webinar Series | The Living Laboratory: Sable Island Science and Offshore Wind
2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Sable Island is unlike anywhere else in Canada. This remote sandbar in the middle of the Northwest Atlantic has been home to continuous scientific observation for generations, building one of the most valuable long-term environmental records in the country. Join us for this special edition of MRC’s Data for Decision Making series as we explore what that legacy means for offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada.
We’ll be joined by four expert panelists from Parks Canada, the Geological Survey of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada, each offering a distinct perspective on the island’s research ecosystem. The session will trace Sable Island’s history as a long-term environmental monitoring program and cover active research across three key areas: geological surveys, seal ecology and seabird ecology. Panelists will also speak to the methodologies that make the island such a productive research platform, and how its geographic isolation and protected status have enabled the kind of long-term observation that few sites in the world can support.
The webinar will also address Sable Island’s extensive meteorological data record – one of the longest and most detailed in the Northwest Atlantic – and how this historical dataset can inform wind resource assessments, site characterization, and environmental baseline work for projects in the region.
We’ll close by drawing together the broader picture: what Sable Island’s research ecosystem means for the offshore wind industry, from environmental impact assessment to long-term monitoring, and how this unique platform can support responsible development in Canadian waters.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Atlantic Canada’s research ecosystem and engage directly with the scientists leading Canadian marine research!

Meet the Speakers
Dan Kehler – Park Ecologist, Parks Canada
Dan Kehler has worked for Parks Canada since 2005, and as Park Ecologist for Sable Island National Park Reserve since 2016. He holds M.Sc degrees in biology and statistics, and his background includes ecological monitoring and population dynamics. As park ecologist, Dan works with research partners to expand the natural science knowledge and further conservation of Sable Island. Working for Sable Island National Park Reserve is the experience of a lifetime.

Robert Rinconi – Wildlife Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service
Rob Ronconi lives in Halifax where he has worked for the Atlantic Region of Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) since 2014. His career has been focused on the ecology, conservation, and management of marine birds, including a PhD at the University of Victoria studying marbled murrelets on the west coast and post-doctoral research positions at Dalhousie and Acadia Universities studying shearwaters, gulls, terns, and storm-petrels. Currently with CWS, his role as the Wildlife Emergency Response Coordinator includes planning and response to oil spills and avian influenza outbreaks. His work on Sable Island has included studies of gulls, terns, and Ipswich sparrow to assess population status, foraging ecology, migration pathways, risks to offshore oil and gas infrastructure, and recently studying the prevalence and transmission pathways of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Jordan Eamer – Marine geoscientist, Geological Survey of Canada
Jordan was born and raised on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, where his research interests in coastal geomorphology and Quaternary geology developed. Jordan’s research has always been focussed on the coastal areas of BC, where he worked up and down the coast in areas such as Haida Gwaii, the Hakai Protected Area, and western Vancouver Island. His focus was sediment budgets for coastal restoration projects, climate change adaptation, coastal erosion, and late Quaternary reconstruction and paleogeography. He did a postdoc at the University of Calgary where he acted as a project manager/science advisor for Remotely Piloted Aerial System application development. He still is fortunate to continue to research on Canada’s Pacific Coast as well as extensive use of RPAS in his research.
Jordan joined the federal Public Service with Parks Canada Agency in 2017, working for the Sable Island National Park Reserve. While there, he worked in operations: landing planes, forecasting storms, and fixing buildings. Notably, he had the opportunity to spend 8-10 weeks at a time out on Sable Island, spending more than a year of his (many) days on the island. In 2019 Jordan joined the Geological Survey of Canada at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth to further his career in the geosciences, where he has primarily been focussed on the geology of offshore wind energy, coastal geomorphology, and paleogeography.

Nell den Heyer – Fisheries Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Nell was born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and now lives in Halifax. She has a broad background in marine and freshwater ecology. She completed her MSc on CO2 and methane release from lake sediments at McGill University and then helped establish the Aquatic Resources Program at St. Francis Xavier University, where she developed an interest in applied and participatory science. She then completed her PhD at Dalhousie studying lobster movement in the Northumberland Strait and has been working at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography since completing her PhD. As the DFO science lead for Atlantic Halibut, she collaborated with industry to establish a multi-faceted research program for Atlantic halibut that has contributed to the sustainable management of one of Canada’s most valuable groundfish stocks.
Since 2016, Nell has been leading the DFO Maritimes Seals Unit, which has been studying seals on Sable Island for more than 60 years. Each winter when grey seals come to Sable to breed, a team of 10-12 DFO and academic researchers come to Sable for 4-6 weeks to complete the long-term monitoring program and additional research projects on reproductive and foraging ecology. Sable Island provides unique opportunity to study marine mammals in their natural environment and understand their role in the northwest Atlantic ecosystem.

Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to WindEnergy Hamburg
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-25 | Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
econext and Marine Renewables Canada are leading an Atlantic Canadian Trade Mission to the WindEnergy Hamburg event in Hamburg, Germany from September 22-25, 2026.
Participating companies, for a fee of $1,250 +HST, will benefit from:

Matchmaking and mission preparation support in advance of the conference
Consultant support on the ground at the event
4-day access to exhibition and associated programming (value 199€)
Networking event in-market hosted by the Atlantic Canada delegation
Shared exhibition space on the trade floor

Businesses from some Atlantic Canadian provinces may be able to access financial supports to offset travel costs. Contact us for more information.
Atlantic Canadian businesses can access the trade mission Registration Form by contacting Kieran Hanley at kieran@econext.ca.
The Deadline for Registration is August 28, 2026. There are limited spaces available, and registrations will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis.
More information on WindEnergy Hamburg can be found on its website here.

Mission to the 2026 International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) & Ocean Energy Europe (OEE)
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-07 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Amare
The marine renewable energy market is evolving rapidly, with tidal energy expanding in both Europe/UK and Canada. ICOE-OEE 2026 presents a prime opportunity for Canadian companies to build on experience and relationships to pursue commercial projects and contracts, and aligns with MRC’s IBD priorities that include gaining market intelligence, attracting developers (interest in untapped resource opportunities in Canada), and connecting Canadian supply chain with experience from Canada’s tidal and wave activity.
In partnership with Ocean Energy Europe 2026, the joint conference will further enhance visibility and engagement opportunities. Mission participation and activities are targeted at capitalizing on foundational relationships, supporting supply chain development/partnerships with European/UK firms to achieve innovation in the sector and attract project developers/investment in Canada. Wave and tidal energy are progressing globally, making ICOE-OEE an important event to share knowledge and build partnerships. With increased tidal activity in the Bay of Fundy and advancements in remote community wave and tidal R&D on Canada’s Pacific coast, Canada is well positioned to shape and benefit from global market development.
Mission participants will develop valuable business contacts and new collaborative networks through extensive networking and business-to-business meetings. The mission will feature an exhibit/booth, B2B meetings, possible site visits, and targeted networking events. Contracted matchmaking services will ensure structured B2B engagement and facilitate additional business connections as opportunities are identified.
Additional background info on ICOE-OEE 2026:
The International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) is a biennial global event dedicated to advancing the industrial development of marine renewable energy. The conference is an initiative of the IEA-OES.
Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) together with the Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA) will join forces to host ICOE-OEE 2026, in The Hague, The Netherlands on 5 – 7 October 2026. This event, focused on ocean energy technologies, will combine the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) and Ocean Energy Europe’s annual Conference & Exhibition. An ICOE-OEE joint event provides a unique opportunity for the sector to come together, network and do business, and hear the latest news and updates. The event will feature an exhibition hall, a conference programme with several technology and policy tracks, as well as side events, networking events and a site visit featuring the most important Dutch ocean energy sites and companies.
Mission Activities:

MRC/Canada booth in the exhibition
One (1) Full Conference Pass
Pre-Mission Briefing Session
Access to a Consultant to assist in preparing for the mission, making connections, and setting up B2B meetings
MRC hosted networking reception
Speaking opportunities
Support Staff

Mission Details:
Date: ICOE-OEE conference dates – Oct 5-7 / Mission dates – Oct 4-8
Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Cost: $1500 + tax per company
Deadline to register: June 30, 2026
Travel Funding: Partial travel funding will be available for MRC members (Canadian companies) in accordance with our travel funding policy. This funding will work on first come first serve basis.
Questions? Get in touch with Amanda White, Sr Director, Operations & Member Services, at amanda@marinerenewables.ca.

Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference & Exhibition
2026-11-17 10:00 - 2026-11-19 16:00 (America/Toronto) | The Westin Ottawa
November 17-19, the industry will gather in Ottawa. Will you be there?
Join us in the nation’s capital for the only national conference dedicated to tidal, offshore wind, wave, and river current energy. This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous partners, and communities working to advance Canada’s marine renewable energy sector.
Under the theme Powering Canada’s Clean Energy Future, the conference will explore how marine renewables can strengthen Canada’s energy system, drive economic growth, and accelerate the global energy transition. With the Sector Vision 2050 projecting an estimated $12 billion in GDP from construction activity alone and more than 115,000 jobs, this is where the ideas, partnerships, and momentum come together to turn opportunity into action.
Over three dynamic days, participants will explore the policies, partnerships, technologies, and investments shaping the sector through expert panels, technical sessions, and networking events.
Industry leadership and sector progress

Highlights of Canadian achievements, milestones, and developments from industry leaders.
Market outlook and global opportunities

Exploration of emerging markets and investment opportunities in Canada and internationally.
Policy and regulatory insights

Updates on government initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and policies enabling sector growth.
Indigenous leadership and partnerships

Discussions on Indigenous participation, perspectives, and opportunities across the sector.
Research and innovation sessions

A dedicated technical track featuring cutting-edge work in offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy.

Supply chain and industry exhibition
A dynamic showcase of technologies, services, and expertise supporting marine renewable energy development.
Member-only workshops
Exclusive pre-conference, for-members, by-members sessions focused on industry development, collaboration, and business growth.
Networking and partnership building
Events designed to connect leaders across industry – featuring B2B meetings, an international delegate program, and a variety of receptions to spark new partnerships.
Website: marinrerenewablesconference.ca
