Call for Speakers SBES 2026

Call for Speakers

Share insights that move the blue economy from ambition to action.

We are inviting leaders, innovators, practitioners, researchers, investors, and cross-sector experts to contribute to this year’s Summit theme:

Help Shape the Next Phase of the Blue Economy

The Sustainable Blue Economy Summit brings together leaders across industry, investment, policy, technology, workforce development, and innovation to explore what is working, what is scaling, and where implementation is still needed.

Why Speak at SBES 2026?

As a speaker, you’ll contribute practical insights to conversations shaping the future of Canada’s ocean economy.

National Visibility

Share your work with cross-sector leaders.

High-Level Audience

Industry, investors, policy leaders, innovators.

Real-World Impact

Focus on implementation and outcomes.

Cross-Sector Connections

Build partnerships beyond your sector.

We’re Looking For Speakers With Practical Experience

Industry Leaders

Operators and decision-makers driving ocean innovation

Researchers & Experts

Evidence-backed perspectives with practical application

Investors & Funders

Capital, commercialization, and scaling expertise

Government & Policy Leaders

Implementation, regulation, and systems leadership

Technology & Innovation Leaders

AI, digital ocean, climate tech, marine systems

Cross-Sector Practitioners

Partnership and ecosystem perspectives

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.

Scaling the Sustainable Blue Economy

From pilot projects to large-scale competitive sectors.

Advancing Industry Growth & Competitiveness

Strengthening productivity, resilience, and long-term growth.

Mobilizing Capital & Investment

Accelerating funding into ocean solutions.

Aligning Systems & Partnerships for Implementation

Connecting policy, industry, and partnerships to deliver results.

Submit Your Interest to Speak

Step 1

Submit expression of interest

Step 2

Summit team reviews fit and topic alignment

Step 3

Selected speakers will receive a message

Note: Not all submissions will be selected. Selected speakers may be invited for panels, keynote discussions, or fireside conversations. Our team may follow up to refine session fit.

Summit Past Speakers

SBES has featured influential voices from across Canada and the global ocean sector, leaders who are shaping industries, deploying capital, and advancing innovation.

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.