Venue
The Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference & Exhibition will take place on Level 4 of The Westin Ottawa, located at 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1.
Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, The Westin offers convenient access to the city’s restaurants, cultural attractions, and waterfront pathways, making it an ideal setting for networking, collaboration, and exploring Canada’s capital during the conference.
Hotel and Travel Information
Please see the list below for MRC’s Group rate.
Group Rate
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
Special Group Rate: $359.00 CAD per night + taxes from November 16 to 20, 2026
Group rate booking deadline: October 16, 2026
Event App
MRC2026 is fully digital!
The MRC 2026 Conference App will be your essential tool for navigating the event. There will be no printed agendas or programs distributed onsite, ensuring a seamless and more sustainable conference experience.
What you can do with the Conference App:
Access the Full Agenda
Stay up to date with sessions, speakers, and event timings.
Explore Speakers, Exhibitors & Sponsors
Learn more about the industry leaders and organizations shaping the future of marine renewable energy.
Connect & Chat
Network with fellow attendees, schedule B2B meetings, and connect with key players across the sector.
Participate in Live Q&A
Engage directly in sessions by submitting questions through the app.
The app will launch ahead of the conference, so keep an eye on your inbox for instructions on how to download and access it.
FAQs
When does registration open and close?Registration for the MRC 2026 Conference & Exhibitions will open April 10, 2026 and will remain open until November 13th at 11:59 PM. Onsite registration will open 9:00 am on November 17th.
- I received an email about attendee lists or hotel bookings—how do I know if it’s legitimate?
Be aware of fraudulent emails circulating that claim to be from Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) or companies affiliated with us, offering access to conference registration lists or hotel bookings.
Please note:
- These emails are not legitimate and are not affiliated with MRC or our conference in any way.
- MRC does not share personal contact information.
- The official attendee list will be available exclusively through the conference app, launching the last week of October.
- We are only working with two official hotels for conference room blocks. Any other offers or solicitations for accommodation are scams.
If you have any questions or aren’t sure if an email is legitimate please reach out to chelsi@marinerenewables.ca
- Can I request an invoice?
Yes. If you cannot pay via credit card online you can email chelsi@marinerenewables.ca to request an invoice for your registration.
- I want to speak at MRC 2026. How do I submit a proposal?
The Call for Abstracts and Call for Workshops opened on March 18 and closes May 15.
All accepted submission will receive notification in July.
Social Media kit
Promote your participation in the Marine Renewables Canada 2026 Conference & Exhibition using our Canva-ready and Adobe-compatible graphics.
Choose from ready-to-use designs for attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers, or customize templates with your own logo or photo to share with your network.
Toolkit coming soon!