H2O Home to Overseas Conference – June 8-11
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).
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