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Imagine Marine Conference 2026
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is pleased to announce that the Imagine Marine Conference will return for its third year on September 22–23, 2026, at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre) in Ottawa, Ontario.
This year’s theme, Future-Proofing the Marine Workforce: Skills, Tech, and Talent, will explore how the sector can adapt to evolving workforce trends while engaging the next generation and increasing employee retention. We’re seeking proposals that highlight student, early career and/or employee perspectives, as well as insights from stakeholders and experts both within and beyond the marine industry.

Elevate Festival
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-24 | Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B2, Canada
Elevate Festival returns to Toronto from September 22–24, 2026, bringing together world-class innovators, industry leaders, founders, investors, and the brightest minds in tech to celebrate and accelerate the future of Canadian innovation. For three unforgettable days, the Festival will put a global spotlight on Canada’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem through bold ideas, transformative conversations, and powerful connections that drive what’s next.

Rostock Ocean Convention 2026
2026-11-03 - 2026-11-04 | HanseMesse Rostock, Zur HanseMesse 1-2, Rostock, 18106, Germany
Located on the Baltic Sea, Rostock is becoming a global hotspot for underwater technology. At the heart of this transformation is the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock – a hub where science, industry, and innovation converge to develop the next generation of subsea solutions.
With cutting-edge labs, open test infrastructure, and strong links to the marine environment, Rostock offers ideal conditions for sustainable and high-impact technologies. A growing network of start-ups, research institutes, and established companies makes it a prime location for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
What to expect:

170+ participants from 8+ nations
Keynotes & panels from industry and academia
B2B matchmaking & networking
Start-up showcase & tech exhibition
Broad media coverage
Strong political and institutional presence

Organized by the Subsea Monitoring Network, Fraunhofer IGD, University of Rostock, and Rostock Business, the event positions Rostock as Germany’s leading centre for digital underwater innovation.
