Program Overview

Marine Renewables Canada’s 2025 Conference & Exhibition represents the largest and most significant event of the year for Canada’s marine renewable energy industry. Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the only conference in Canada that brings together visionaries, experts, and pioneers in tidal, offshore wind, wave, and river current energy and delivers the most up-to-date information on marine renewables!  Over the course of three days, industry leaders and experts will provide insight on market opportunities, current industry activity and progress, and work underway to enable sector growth.

MRC 2025 will include:

  • Highlights on Canadian achievements, milestones, and progress by industry leaders
  • Identification of market and innovation opportunities across Canada and internationally
  • Insight and discussion on Indigenous involvement and perspectives
  • Updates on policy and regulatory initiatives enabling sector development
  • Research and Technical session track covering recent research in offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy in Canada and internationally
  • Exclusive pre-conference MRC member-only workshops tailored to support the growth and needs of our members’  businesses
  • Industry exhibition profiling capabilities and expertise
  • Networking opportunities to help build new connections and partnerships

Session Tracks

With growth in the sector and new opportunities in the Canadian market, MRC 2025 will offer more sessions this year through concurrent session tracks focused on key industry issues as well as technical research.

Industry Sessions

A dynamic lineup of insightful sessions will offer perspectives on policy, supply chain, Indigenous partnerships, and global market trends shaping the sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights from key industry players, fostering discussions that drive innovation and collaboration. Gain comprehensive insights on Canada’s marine renewable energy landscape—all in one place!

Research & Technical Sessions (Call for Abstracts underway)

New for this year, the conference will include an Research & Technical Track, designed to showcase cutting-edge research and development that supports industry growth. MRC is pleased to invite abstracts for the Research & Technical Track of MRC 2025, where industry leaders, innovators, and experts will come together to explore the latest advancements, technologies, and challenges in the marine renewable energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity to share your cutting-edge research, solutions, and insights with an international audience.

Technical Abstract Details
Abstract submission

Workshops for Members by Members

At MRC 2025, members will have the chance to learn directly from industry experts through an enhanced selection of MRC Member Sessions. These specialized workshops will provide in-depth discussions on key topics, offering valuable insights, practical knowledge, and interactive learning experiences tailored to the evolving needs of the sector.

For the first time, MRC members will have the exclusive opportunity to propose and host their own workshops, shaping the conference program with content that highlights their expertise, innovations, and solutions for industry challenges. A call for member workshop proposals is now open.

Member Workshop Details
Proposal Submission

International Delegate Program

With promising natural resources and an experienced offshore and maritime supply chain, Canada’s marine renewable energy sector is an emerging market to watch. At the same time, market intelligence and insight from more mature marine renewables markets at these earlier stages is critical for building a thriving and sustainable Canadian marine renewable energy industry.  
  
Benefit from the experience of international businesses and capitalize on targeted networking opportunities with MRC’s Ocean of Opportunities Program at MRC 2025.

Activities will include an International Roundtable and Lunch – More details to come!