H2O HOME TO OVERSEAS
CONFERENCE

June 8 – 11, 2026HalifaxNova ScotiaCanada

The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) 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).

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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.

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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.

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Located on North America’s east coast, Halifax serves as Canada's ocean city and a marine technology hub. Halifax, home to the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) and the renowned Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), along with the nearby Fundy Ocean Research for Energy (FORCE) on the Bay of Fundy, serves as an ideal location for the H2O conference. It offers access to a diverse ecosystem of customers, partners, and suppliers, fostering collaboration.

Whether you're a seasoned professional, passionate ocean advocate, or curious explorer, the H2O conference provides unparalleled networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Don't miss your chance to be part of this ocean technology event.

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COVE Demo Day
June 11, 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The premier event for on-water demonstrations of the latest marine technology innovations.

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CALL FOR PRESENTERS

This year, in addition to the main stage at the Halifax Convention Centre, H2O is again offering an extra presentation opportunity.

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Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 27, 2026.

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