- September 18th, 2026
- Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
From Ocean Potential to Ocean Performance
Turning Ocean Potential
into Performance
The blue economy has entered a decisive phase.
Opportunities are clear, but impact depends on execution. Capital is deployed effectively to fund solutions that scale, innovation grows beyond pilot projects into competitive sectors, policy enables sustainable ocean industries, and partnerships connect stakeholders to deliver real-world results.
The Sustainable Blue Economy Summit unites the systems that make growth happen: capital, policy, innovation, partnerships, and workforce.
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Day to transform ambition into actionable results
10+
Expert-led sessions driving actionable outcomes
20+
Industry-leading speakers
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Major networking opportunities
A Defining Decade for the Ocean Economy
Across the world, governments and industries are committing to ocean growth, sustainability, and resilience. But progress depends on execution:
- Capital is deployed effectively
- Innovation scales beyond pilots
- Policy enables growth
- Partnerships deliver outcomes
The Summit brings together the leaders responsible for making this happen.
Summit Themes
The Summit is structured around the core drivers required to turn ocean ambition into measurable results. Each area reflects how the global blue economy is moving from potential to performance.
What This Summit Delivers
A high-level forum connecting the systems that drive the blue economy.
Insight
Understand how global ocean industries are scaling from early-stage innovation to competitive sectors.
Clarity
Gain a clear view of how capital, policy, and innovation align to enable sustainable growth.
Connections
Build relationships with cross-sector leaders, partners, and decision-makers.
Impact
Learn what it takes to move from ambition to measurable, real-world results.
At the Heart of Canada’s Ocean Economy
Hosted at the Westin Nova Scotian, located on the Halifax waterfront, the Summit brings participants to the heart of one of Canada’s leading ocean industry hubs.
A dedicated room block is available at the Westin Nova Scotian, with additional accommodations nearby, making it easy to stay connected throughout the event experience. A preferred rate for Summit attendees will be available, details to be announced soon.
Be Part of the Next Phase of the Blue Economy
The next decade of the blue economy will be defined by how effectively solutions scale.
Be Part of the conversation shaping what comes next.
An Ocean Alliance Canada Ecosystem Event
Presented through Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC), a national initiative developed by ECO Canada, the Summit connects leaders advancing the global blue economy.
Through its work aligning standards, tools, and partnerships, OAC brings this ecosystem together to improve coordination and accelerate progress across ocean industries.