Registration Opens for Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference & Exhibition in Ottawa, Advancing Sector Vision 2050

Ottawa (Ontario), April 14, 2026 – Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its flagship annual event, the 2026 Conference & Exhibition, taking place November 17-19, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.  

Held under the theme “Powering Canada’s Clean Energy Future,” this year’s Conference will take place in Canada’s national capital – bringing the marine renewables sector to the heart of federal decision-making. As the national association for offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy, MRC is convening industry, government, and partners in Ottawa to elevate the role of marine renewables in Canada’s energy future, strengthen collaboration with policy leaders, and accelerate sector growth at a national scale. 

The 2026 Conference & Exhibition comes at a pivotal moment, as Canada takes tangible steps toward developing its first offshore wind projects, tidal energy enters a new phase of advancement, and momentum builds to deploy marine renewables in remote and Indigenous communities. Grounded in MRC’s Sector Vision 2050, the event will highlight the long-term pathway to scale marine renewable energy across Canada and unlock its full economic and environmental potential. 

The Conference & Exhibition will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, Indigenous partners, researchers, and supply chain companies from across Canada and around the world. Participants will gain valuable insights into emerging opportunities, regulatory developments, investment trends, and the partnerships needed to build a competitive Canadian marine renewables industry. 

→ Did you know that last year, MRC2025 brought together over 700 delegates – including 135 speakers – from across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America? Read more highlights here.  

Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing – Register Today!  

Register today to support and engage with Canada’s growing marine renewables sector. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and secure your place at this leading industry event: https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/registration/  

Showcase Your Leadership. Grow Your Business.  

MRC is offering a range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for organizations looking to showcase their expertise, build brand visibility, and connect directly with leaders across the marine renewables sector. With a highly targeted audience of industry stakeholders and decision-makers, the Conference provides a unique platform to position your organization at the forefront of Canada’s energy transition. 

Learn more about exhibiting: https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/exhibition/#how-to-exhibit  

Learn more about sponsoring: https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/sponsorship/#become-a-sponsor 

For any additional questions, please connect with Amanda White, Sr. Director, Operations & Member Services at amanda@marinerenewables.ca.   

     

Help Shape the Program – Submit Your Abstract or Proposal  

Calls for Research & Technical Track Abstracts and Member Workshop Proposals are open! We invite MRC members, researchers, industry professionals, and community leaders to share their expertise, insights, and innovative ideas with the marine renewable energy community.  

This is your opportunity to contribute to conversations shaping the future of the sector, showcase new research and projects, and engage with leaders from across industry, academia, government, and coastal communities.  

Submissions are open until 11:59 p.m. AT on May 15. 

Learn more and make your submission today: https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/2026-program/  

     

More Information   

About Marine Renewables Canada   

Marine Renewables Canada is the national association for tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy, representing technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities. We strive to champion Canada’s growing marine renewable energy sector through advocacy, engagement, and education and expand market opportunities across the country and globally. Learn more at  www.marinerenewables.ca. 

 

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For media inquiries, please contact:   

Anastasia Smolentseva   

Senior Director, Communications    

Marine Renewables Canada   

anastasia@marinerenewables.ca