Ocean Institute: Deep Dive into Data | Discovery Centre, Halifax, NS
2024-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St, Halifax, B3J 3S8, Canada
Join COVE and the Discovery Centre for a free professional development course about bringing ocean data into the classroom!
Now more than ever, digital skills and data literacy are in high demand, particularly in the marine technology sector. The Deep Dive into Data program, hosted by COVE provides a full day of engaging tutorials and activities to support secondary-level educators in understanding the use of data and coding in classrooms. For this session, COVE is partnering with the Discovery Centre to lead a day full of activities to take back to the classroom to inspire and engage your students in ocean education.
During this one-day workshop, junior high and high school teachers will become familiar with a curriculum designed to pair marine technology and real-time data collected from the ocean. This workshop also has curriculum ties to a variety of science and math courses at the secondary level. The interactive activities will foster critical thinking, data analyses and interpretation that you will take back to your classrooms. This engaging program will allow your students to dive into ocean data exploration through group activities and coding tasks, to navigate real-world situations using creative approaches and valuable skill development used in marine sector work.
Please note that this session is designed for teachers and educators within Nova Scotia. Meals for the day and mileage will be covered by COVE. For anyone needing accommodation for the evening prior, please reach out to the program facilitator, Kat Mataya at kat.mataya@coveocean.com. More information will be provided by the facilitators upon registration.

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America Exhibition and Conference
2024-03-13 - 2024-05-15 | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
The world’s leading exhibition for marine electrification, decarbonization, future fuels and low-carbon shipping solutions
Technologies for electrification and hybridization of workboats, ferries, superyachts, other marine vessels + port and harbour infrastructure
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America Exhibition and Conference, to be held at Long Beach Convention Center, USA, March 13 & 14, 2024, is dedicated solely to showcasing the very latest and next-generation electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies, charging equipment and fuel-saving solutions.
Targeting the North American market, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo is the only exhibition and conference that will showcase these emerging efficient technologies and components to an audience of shipowners and operators, boat builders, shipyards, propulsion system designers and manufacturers, naval architects, military fleet operators/chiefs and port operators, all interested in exploring ways to decarbonize and the path to zero-emission shipping.
Nothing but green marine propulsion systems, emission-reduction fuels, hybrid systems, charging technologies and, of course, the components within them will be on display – and the only visitors invited to attend will be those who purchase and specify marine charging infrastructures, and vessel engines and components. Every single exhibit will be of relevance to every single visitor, and the only thing visitors will be searching for is cleaner, more efficient, fuel-saving propulsion systems.

Ocean Institute: Deep Dive into Data Workshop | Victoria, BC
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-19 | Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC, V8S 2N2, Canada
Join COVE for a FREE professional development retreat for teachers and educators to learn about bringing ocean data into the classroom!
Now more than ever, digital skills and data literacy are in high demand, particularly in the marine technology sector. The Deep Dive into Data program, organized by COVE, provides engaging activities, immersive experiences, tutorials and activities to support junior and secondary-level educators in understanding the use of data and coding in classrooms.
During this three-day workshop, junior high and high school teachers will become familiar with a curriculum designed to pair marine technology and real-time data collected from the ocean. This workshop has interdisciplinary links to a variety of courses to assist teachers in introducing ocean topics into the curriculum. The interactive activities will foster critical thinking, data analyses and interpretation that you will take back to your classrooms. This engaging program will allow your students to dive into ocean data exploration through group activities and coding tasks, to navigate real-world situations using creative approaches and valuable skill development used in marine sector work.
Meals, mileage, and accommodations (March 15- March 18) are organized and covered by COVE. More information will be provided by the facilitators upon registration. Click below for more information and to register.

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT)
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-11 | ExCel London, London, United Kingdom
Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) is a multi-faceted exhibition and conference reflecting the community’s desire for continuous learning and development. This three-day event gathers the defence industry’s brightest minds from across Europe and beyond.
Designed to equip nations to deal with an increasing diversity of threats and challenges, UDT brings together researchers, military end-users and professionals spanning the entire supply chain to evaluate developing solutions in one of the harshest environments known to man.

OCEANS 2024 Singapore
2024-04-13 22:00 - 2024-04-18 06:00 | Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 10 Bayfront Ave, 018956, Singapore
The OCEANS 2024 Singapore conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS.

Join the leading innovators, analysts, and producers of marine technology, research, and education gathering for the OCEANS 2024 Singapore conference.

Come meet your fellow professionals and students, hear from experts about their latest activities and ideas, and discuss your needs with the best suppliers of marine and maritime products in the exhibit hall. Thousands of professionals make the OCEANS conference their home for continued learning and so can you.
A premier partner event presented by The Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

GreenTech 2024
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-07 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6, Canada
It’s the beautiful Canadian East Coast that the Green Marine team has the pleasure of hosting its 17th annual conference, GreenTech 2024. The event will take place at the Halifax Convention Center in Nova Scotia from June 5 to 7.
GreenTech will provide a forum to learn more about the issues prioritized by the Green Marine program’s environmental performance indicators and other emerging issues of keen interest to the maritime industry and related stakeholders.

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
2024-06-18 - 2024-06-20 | RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
The world’s leading exhibition and conference for maritime electrification, decarbonization and GHG reduction solutions returns to Amsterdam – June 2024!
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe will showcase new electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment and efficient emerging technologies to help you on your path to zero-emission shipping and net zero.
Taking place alongside the exhibition is the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe Conference, the only international conference dedicated to the electrification and hybridization of marine vessels, along with the associated supporting infrastructure for ports, charging, fueling and energy supply.

SMM 2024
2024-09-02 - 2024-09-06 | Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, Messeplatz 1, Hamburg, 20357, Germany
The world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry
With over 2,000 exhibitors and about 40,000 visitors from all over the world, SMM continues to cement its position as the most important event in the maritime industry calendar.
The trade fair offers a perfect stage for gathering insights, networking, cementing business deals and contributing to debates with the thought leaders in this sector.

Ocean Connector: Accelerating Industry Collaboration and Innovation with Digital Harbour
2024-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | COVE, 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T5, Canada
At February’s Ocean Connector event, COVE introduced the Digital Harbour project to the marine sector. Now, nearly 10 months later, the foundation has been laid, and phase one is approaching completion.
As we move forward, industry insights are essential to accelerate innovation, improve data sharing, and foster collaboration within the technology ecosystem.
Join us as Patrick LeClair, COVE’s Technical Project Manager for Digital Harbour, Shayla Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of CIOOS Atlantic, and Chris Whidden, DeepSense/COVE Digital Ocean Research Chair, share the latest developments on Digital Harbour’s progress.
Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is poised to make a significant impact on the marine sector and discover how you and your company can become involved in the next steps of the project.
Do not miss this chance to connect and help drive the future of digital transformation in marine technology!

Blue Innovation Symposium
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-13 | Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Middletown, Rhode Island, RI, 02842, United States
In 2025, the Blue Innovation Symposium, one of the premier Blue Economy events in the United States, will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Symposium annually brings together over 400 participants for three days of education, networking, and matchmaking.

H2O Conference
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6, Canada
The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and COVE, is pleased to present the 10th Anniversary of the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference. The conference will take place on Tuesday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Halifax Convention Centre, with the Demo Day on Thursday, June 12 at COVE.
The H2O conference offers opportunities to engage with local, national, and international ocean technology industries through exhibits, showcases, panel presentations, workshops, B2B meetings, and more. Explore the latest in technology as an enabler for aquaculture, clean energy for a sustainable ocean industry: building workforce capacity and readiness, eDNA, maritime security, offshore wind, international trends in blue tech ventures, and beyond.

OCEANS 2025 BREST
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-19 | Brest, France
OCEANS is the bi-annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates who work in the marine field. The event gathers the best minds and skills in the industry to highlight relevant topics and trending technology, while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently move the industry forward.

StartupFest 2025
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-11 | Montreal’s Grand Quay, 200 De la Commune Street West, Montreal, Quebec
StartupFest is Canada’s leading startup event, taking place July 9–11, 2025, in Montréal’s Old Port. Known for its festival-style atmosphere, the event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and global innovators for high-impact programming, including keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and sector-specific tracks like OceanFest. With a focus on scaling bold ideas, StartupFest offers a unique platform to connect, learn, and accelerate innovation across industries—including the ocean sector.

Rostock Ocean Convention
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05
Taking place 4–5 November 2025 at HanseMesse in Rostock, Germany, the Rostock Ocean Convention brings together leading minds in business, research, and government to explore emerging trends in underwater and marine technology.
Hosted by the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, this convention offers a platform for innovation and sustainability in subsea solutions. Attendees can expect thought-provoking keynotes and panels, a showcase of tech from startups and established firms, as well as structured B2B matchmaking to foster collaboration.
Rostock is rising as a global hub for ocean and subsea innovation—thanks to its test infrastructure, lab facilities, and close ties between industry, academia, and policy. The Convention captures that energy, driving forward conversations on ocean robotics, environmental monitoring, maritime security, offshore technologies, and more.

Europort 2025 Maritime Exhibition
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07 | Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam, South Holland, 3084BD, Netherlands
Europort, organized in the world port city of Rotterdam, is the international maritime exhibition and meeting place for innovative technology and complex shipbuilding. With an average of 25,000 professional visitors and 1,000 exhibiting companies Europort belongs to the world’s largest maritime meeting & knowledge sharing B2B platforms. Our seas, rivers and channels are deeply rooted in The Netherlands’ DNA. The Dutch are globally renowned for challenging these waters and for their maritime expertise on extraordinary projects. While the exhibition will span every aspect of the maritime world, it is therefore only natural that Europort has a strong focus on high-tech ships. These nine categories of special-purpose vessels will be particularly prominent at Europort.
Our rivers and seas are filled with challenges and opportunities. We invite you to be part of the journey of the maritime transition; to explore the power of technology and transparency. We invite you to engineer, build and maintain sustainable (relation)ships. TOGETHER, TODAY, TOMORROW.

Marine Renewables Canada 2025
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-14 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6, Canada
Join the marine energy community this November 12–14, 2025, in Halifax, Nova Scotia for Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) 2025 Conference & Exhibition—Canada’s premier gathering for marine renewable-energy innovation.
This year’s event offers an expanded format including:

A full trade show and exhibition spotlighting technologies, services, and emerging players in the sector
Workshops hosted by industry members, offering deep dives into technical, policy, and market themes
Concurrent sessions covering R&D, regulatory updates, and strategic trends in marine renewables
Enhanced networking and B2B matchmaking opportunities to spark collaboration and partnerships

As a Canadian hub for marine technology, COVE is excited to follow the conversations and innovations emerging at MRC 2025—and we look forward to seeing how this can accelerate growth across our maritime ecosystem.

SUBSEA EXPO
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-05 | J&P Live, East Burn Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Subsea Expo, organized by Global Underwater Hub, is one of the world’s leading subsea exhibitions and conferences, bringing together the global underwater and subsea sectors at P&J Live in Aberdeen. Held annually and free to attend, the event attracts thousands of professionals, with over 100 exhibiting companies and thousands of delegates from around the world. Subsea Expo features a dynamic, multi‑stream conference running alongside a large exhibition, showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, and operational capabilities across the subsea and underwater industry. The event also includes the prestigious Subsea Expo Awards, celebrating excellence among individuals and companies shaping the future of the sector.

Blue Innovation Symposium
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-12 | Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Middletown, Rhode Island, RI, 02842, United States
The Blue Innovation Symposium is a leading annual gathering in Newport, Rhode Island that brings together innovators, investors, policymakers, and scientists from across the marine technology sector. Over three days, participants engage in high-impact panels, lightning “flash talks,” ecosystem tours, and networking sessions designed to spark collaboration, drive investment, and shape the future of the marine economy. With hundreds of delegates each year, the Symposium is a hub for education, partnerships, and matchmaking in marine tech.

Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-27 | Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland
Join the global ocean science community at OSM26, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, where leading researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and innovators will converge to share cutting-edge discoveries and drive forward solutions for sustainable ocean futures.
As the flagship conference for ocean sciences, OSM26 offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking across diverse fields—from marine ecosystems and climate change impacts to technology, policy, and sustainability. With strong ties to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), the meeting emphasizes real-world impact and collective action in response to the climate crisis.
Glasgow’s host commitment to sustainability is reflected in its Net Zero events policies, waste reduction goals, and local sourcing practices—making it a fitting backdrop for a gathering focused on the future of our oceans.

Ocean Connector: From Concept to At-Sea Reality
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:00
How do marine and defence technologies move from concept to operational deployment? This Ocean Connector brings together leaders from Ultra Maritime, Hawboldt Industries, and DRDC to explore how modular systems, collaboration, and access to testing infrastructure can accelerate innovation and reduce risk.
Using real-world examples, the discussion will highlight how advanced sensing and containerized technologies can move from development to deployable solutions, unlocking commercial, dual-use, and export opportunities.
Designed for industry leaders, innovators, investors, and decision-makers, this session offers practical insights on bringing technology out of the lab and into real-world use.

Oceanology International London
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12 | ExCel London, London, United Kingdom
Connecting The Global Ocean Technology Community

Unleash the potential of your ocean endeavours at Oceanology International, the industry’s leading event. Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions from across the entire ocean science and technology spectrum. Collaborate, share knowledge, and forge new partnerships with a global network of ocean pioneers.
Experience innovative live on-water Demonstrations: witness the future of ocean tech come to life with interactive displays. Join interactive seminars led by experts: gain insights and shape the course of the ocean’s future alongside leading minds.
Be part of the most successful ocean tech and science show in the world. Get the latest event news, industry updates and insights and connect with a growing and vibrant community.

MTS Buoy Workshop
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26
The 16th Buoy Workshop, organized by the Marine Technology Society (MTS), is a premier biennial event for professionals in buoy technology and its applications across oceanographic, weather, and other marine systems. Since 1996, the Workshop has brought together engineers, designers, operators, and scientists from around the world to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and collaborate on solutions for the marine sector.
Taking place March 23–26, 2026, the event features pre-workshop seminars, technical presentations, keynote sessions, panel discussions, facility tours, and networking opportunities. It provides a platform to explore the latest advancements in buoy and mooring systems, supporting ocean observation, engineering innovation, and data-driven insights for the global marine community.

CANSEC 2026
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28 | EY Centre, Ottawa, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 2N6, Canada
CANSEC is Canada’s premier defence and security trade show, bringing together government, military, industry, and academia to showcase the latest innovations and capabilities across the defence and security sectors. Hosted annually by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), the event attracts senior decision‑makers, policymakers, and global partners from across Canada and allied nations.
CANSEC 2026 will feature hundreds of exhibitors, expert panels, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities focused on advancing technologies, strengthening domestic supply chains, and fostering collaboration in areas such as maritime defence, aerospace, cyber security, AI, and dual‑use innovation.
COVE participants will have the opportunity to highlight marine‑related technologies, connect with defence and security stakeholders, and explore partnerships that support innovation, commercialization, and operational readiness in Canada’s defence ecosystem.

H2O: Home to Overseas Conference 2026
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-10 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6, Canada
The H2O: Home to Overseas Conference returns to the Halifax Convention Centre on June 8–10, bringing together marine technology leaders from across Canada and around the world. Hosted by the Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with government and industry, the conference features expert panels, exhibits, workshops, and B2B meetings designed to connect innovators with partners, customers, and investors across the global marine technology sector.
Recognized as one of Canada’s premier gatherings for marine technology, the event provides a platform to explore emerging technologies, international market opportunities, and collaboration across sectors such as maritime security, offshore energy, aquaculture, and marine data systems.
The conference will conclude with COVE Demo Day on June 11, where technologies move from discussion to live demonstration. Registration for the H2O Conference and COVE Demo Day are separate, and attendees are encouraged to register for both events to experience the full week of programming and innovation.
