- September 18th, 2026
- Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
From Ocean Potential to Scalable Solutions
A curated platform highlighting ocean innovations ready for scaled impact.
What It Is
The Innovation Showcase brings together a select group of innovators to present solutions that are actively contributing to a sustainable and competitive blue economy.
This is a focused, high-level platform designed for solutions that are ready to move beyond pilots and startups and into scale.
Format
Live stage presentations
(8-10 minutes each)
Exhibitor booth in the Innovation Track for direct engagement
Audience voting for People’s Choice Award
Selected innovators receive a two-for-one conference registration as part of their participation.
What Selected Innovators Receive
Selected innovators are positioned at the center of the Summit’s innovation showcase hour, presenting directly to a senior audience of industry leaders, investors, and policymakers while gaining maximum visibility.
Booth & Exposure
- Dedicated exhibitor booth in the innovation track
- Featured presentation on the Innovation Stage (8 to 10 minutes)
- Visibility across Summit communications and on-site materials
- Direct engagement with industry, investors, and partners
- Eligibility for the People’s Choice Award
What Selected Innovators Receive
Selected innovators are positioned at the center of the Summit’s innovation showcase hour, presenting directly to a senior audience of industry leaders, investors, and policymakers while gaining maximum visibility.
Exhibitor Booth Presence
Dedicated exhibitor booth in the innovation track
Innovation Stage Presentation
Featured presentation on the Innovation Stage (8 to 10 minutes)
Summit-Wide Visibility
Visibility across Summit communications and on-site materials
Direct Industry Engagement
Direct engagement with industry, investors, and partners
People’s Choice Award Eligibility
Eligibility for the People’s Choice Award
Eligibility
Applications will be assessed based on the level of innovation, relevance to the blue economy, technical readiness, scalability and market potential, climate and sustainability impact, and clarity of the value proposition.
Ocean-Based Solution
Must be directly connected to the ocean or coastal economy
Climate & Sustainability Impact
Clear contribution to environmental or climate outcomes
Stage of Development
Beyond concept, with validation, pilots, or early traction
Organization Type
Startups, SMEs, and growth-stage organizations prioritized
Innovation Showcase Application Form
Apply to be part of the Innovation Showcase at the Sustainable Blue Economy Summit.
We are selecting a small number of innovators to present solutions contributing to a sustainable and competitive blue economy. Selected participants will present on stage and engage directly with attendees during the Innovation Showcase hour.
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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.