H2O HOME TO OVERSEASCONFERENCE
SAVE THE DATEJune 8 – 10, 2026HalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
The Home to Overseas Conference, is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant international participation.
The H2O conference offers opportunities to engage with local, national, and international ocean technology industries through exhibits, showcases, panel presentations, workshops, B2B meetings, and more. Explore the latest in technology as an enabler for aquaculture, clean energy for a sustainable ocean industry: building workforce capacity and readiness, eDNA, maritime security, offshore wind, international trends in blue tech ventures, and beyond.
Atlantic Canada, particularly Nova Scotia, boasts a robust cluster of ocean industries and groundbreaking ocean research. This region is globally recognized as a hub of ocean expertise, contributing significantly to various Global Value Chains in sectors such as Marine Defence, Marine Energy, Marine Observation, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Marine Tourism, and Marine Transportation.
Located on North America’s east coast, Halifax serves as Canada's ocean city and a marine technology hub. Halifax, home to the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) and the renowned Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), along with the nearby Fundy Ocean Research for Energy (FORCE) on the Bay of Fundy, serves as an ideal location for the H2O conference. It offers access to a diverse ecosystem of customers, partners, and suppliers, fostering collaboration.
Whether you're a seasoned professional, passionate ocean advocate, or curious explorer, the H2O conference provides unparalleled networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Don't miss your chance to be part of this ocean technology event.
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