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The Imagine Marine Conference returns for its second year on October 7 & 8, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre). Following a successful first year that brought together 160 industry stakeholders from across the country, Imagine Marine Conference 2025 will continue this momentum under the theme Solutions & Actions: Building Our Future Marine Workforce.

Join us to exchange ideas, gain insights, and contribute to meaningful actions that will help Canada’s marine sector remain competitive and resilient in an evolving labour market.
The conference welcomes attendees from all segments of the marine sector, including education and training organisations, vessel operators, ports, shipyards, government agencies, marine services and suppliers, along with workforce development experts and other stakeholders.

Please stay tuned for more conference information, program details and when to register.

Special Hotel Conference Rate

Will you be travelling to Ottawa for the conference? Take advantage of our preferential conference rate through the link below at the Lord Elgin Hotel, conveniently located a 2 minute walk from the Rogers Centre in Downtown Ottawa.


Book your stay through the conference rate passkey


Conference Agenda
Please note that all sessions will be in English. Program and speaker details are subject to change. Please check for updates regularly.

Day 1: Tuesday, October 7th
07:45 AM
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference Day 1 (Programming details to come)
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Reception for Delegates & Speakers
Day 2: Wednesday, October 8th
7:45 AM
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM
Day 2 Opening Remarks
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Day 2 (Programming details to come)
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