Ambition 2035 Summit
May 21 - May 23
The Ambition 2035 Summit is set to take place in Ottawa from May 21–23, 2025, bringing together key voices from across the ocean economy to accelerate Canada’s global competitiveness.
The Summit will explore the latest sector insights, research, and forward-thinking strategies—highlighting Canada’s most significant economic opportunities and fostering new partnerships for growth and innovation.
Session topics include:
- Economic Productivity
- Ocean-Space Technology Transfer
- Cross-Border Collaboration
- Supply Chain Diversification
- Defense and Dual-Use
- Scaling Ocean Companies
- Smart Ocean Observation
Why Attend?
- Engage in Focused Dialogues: Hear from leading experts on some of the biggest opportunities for the Canadian economy including energy transition, future of transport, sustainable seafood, ocean climate solutions, international collaboration, future of ocean workforce, and more.
- Gain In-Depth Insights: Get exclusive insights and help shape implementation plans for strategies on Ocean AI, Blue Bioeconomy, Future of Workforce, Hydrogen, Arctic Ocean Innovation and beyond.
- Explore Cutting-Edge Innovation and Ideas: Hear from high-potential, emerging ocean startups on their bold innovations.
- Collaborate and Connect: Network in our dedicated collaboration spaces through 1-on-1 meetings and focused workshop opportunities.
- Influence Policy: Engage with government decision-makers to advocate for supportive regulatory frameworks and increased focus on ocean economy.
Confirmed speakers include Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster; John Risley, Chair of the Board of Directors of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster; Fred Olayele, Economist, Professor, and Innovation Strategy Leader; Cara Salci, Vice President, Strategy & Government Relations, Thales; Iain Klugman, CEO of NorthGuide; Ann Carpenter, CEO of Braid Theory; Shawn Kanunga, Keynote Speaker, Innovation Strategist, Author; Anya Waite, CEO and Scientific Direction of Ocean Frontier Institute; Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space; Leslie Canavera, CEO of PolArctic; Carl Gouldman, Director of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), NOAA/National Ocean Service; Shelley King, CEO of Natural Products Canada; Gina Pecore, CEO of Genoa Design; Eric Enno Tamm, CEO of ThisFish and many more.
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