The Imagine Marine Conference returns for its third year on September 22 & 23, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre). This year’s theme, Future-Proofing the Marine Workforce: Skills, Tech, and Talent, will explore how the sector can adapt to evolving workforce trends while engaging the next generation and increasing employee retention.

Last year’s conference sold out once again, welcoming 175 attendees from across the country and representing all segments of the marine sector. As we enter our third year, the Imagine Marine Conference continues to grow as the national event dedicated to sharing strategies, ideas, and innovations to address labour and skills shortages and shape the future of Canada’s marine workforce.