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The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (www.otcns.ca) in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia, is pleased to present:
The H2O: Home to Overseas Conference (www.h2oconference.ca)
Sunday June 9 to Thursday June 12, 2025
Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The H2O conference is an ideal event to engage with Atlantic Canada’s ocean technology industry.
The conference was host to over 550 attendees in 2024 with over 50 exhibiting companies. Historically, we have had international participants from 21 different countries including UK, US, Germany, France, and Japan.
You can view archived websites including past exhibitors and programs by visiting: https://h2oconference.ca/.
This year, we will have two days of conference programming and exhibitor showcases with the first day being focused on Canadian Innovation and Marine procurement programs, as well as a Seaside Social Dinner. Day two will be industry focused with panel and presentation topics focused on:
- Offshore Wind Development
- Vessel decarbonization
- Increasing industry capacity through skill development
- Underwater sensors as an enabler
- Blue Technology ventures
- Autonomous vessels in complex environments
Opportunities to participate in panels are available and we ask that you contact us should there be interest in any specific panels.
Please watch closely at: https://h2oconference.ca/ for program updates and details.
Halifax hosts the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE), The PIER, a sector-focused living lab for maritime transportation and logistics, the globally acclaimed Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) and a short drive away on the Bay of Fundy you will find the Fundy Ocean Research for Energy (FORCE) which is Canada’s leading research Centre for in-stream tidal energy.
The H2O Conference has a strong partnership with COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship and The PIER (Port Innovation, Engagement, and Research).
There will also be the opportunity to demonstrate your technologies at the “COVE Demo Day”. If this is of interest, please inquire for more information.
German delegates to H2O will be eligible for preferential rates and incentives:
One conference registration: Includes:
Access to all presentations, B2B meetings, Industry Showcase, all Networking Receptions, and Lunches.
We are pleased to offer German Delegates the opportunity to register at the OTCNS Member Rate.
Early-Bird German Delegate Rates (Available until March 31st, 2025):
CDN $425.00 + 15% HST tax
Seaside Social Dinner Ticket: CDN $85.00 +15% HST tax
Note: HST 15% Tax may be refundable from your local authorities
In addition:
Invitation to the International Delegates Briefing; showcasing the local Ecosystem.
Pre-arranged and ad hoc B2B Meetings in our exclusive B2B Meeting area.
Exhibit Booth at the member rate of $2000 + 15% tax (Non-member rate $2500)
(Booth includes: 10’ by 8’ booth, pipe and drape, 6ft skirted table, WiFi, and power. Booth also includes two conference registration, with all benefits detailed above).
Opportunity for bespoke National Pavilion / Booth. Please contact gordon@otcns.ca for further details.
Opportunity for conference partnership packages.
Access to a number of federal, provincial and municipal government officials and to representatives of Canadian Industry.
Opportunity to demonstrate/participate at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) Demonstration Day on Thursday, June 12.
Note: All travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participants