H2O CONFERENCE 2026 – Jun 8-11
H2O HOME TO OVERSEAS CONFERENCE
The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Government of Canada, and the Province of Nova Scotia is pleased to present the 11th Anniversary of the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference. The conference will begin with exhibitor move-in on Monday, June 8, 2026, followed by sessions on Tuesday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 10 at the Halifax Convention Centre, and Demo Day on Thursday, June 11 at COVE (separate registration).
CANADA’S PREMIER EVENT FOR THE
OCEAN TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
The Home to Overseas Conference, is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant international participation.
The H2O Conference connects local, national, and international ocean technology leaders through exhibits, panels, workshops, showcases, and B2B meetings. Explore how innovation drives a sustainable and secure ocean economy, from aquaculture and clean energy to offshore wind and port technologies.
CONFERENCE THEME
Focused on navigating turbulent times, this year’s H2O Conference highlights advances in:
Maritime Domain Awareness
Surveillance and Security
Air and Space Monitoring
Dual-use Technologies
Innovation Ecosystems
Blue Tech Ventures
eDNA Applications
Workforce readiness, and
Linking emerging solutions to real-world ocean challenges
ATLANTIC CANADA
Atlantic Canada, particularly Nova Scotia, boasts a robust cluster of ocean industries and groundbreaking ocean research. This region is globally recognized as a hub of ocean expertise, contributing significantly to various Global Value Chains in sectors such as Marine Defence, Marine Energy, Marine Observation, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Marine Tourism, and Marine Transportation.