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# Marine Renewables Conference

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- [Offshore wind succeeds when communities view it as their opportunity, not someone else's project ](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/conference-blog-post-aecom-sustainabilty-sponsorship/) - Energy developers who effectively frame projects as community-building initiatives are more likely to create enduring value and achieve successful project outcomes. Atlantic Canada's offshore wind ambitions are being driven by[...]
- [Built Around Canada's Marine Renewable Energy Momentum: MRC2026 Full Program is Now Out!](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/mrc2026-full-program-is-now-out/) - Ottawa (Ontario), August 20, 2026 – The winds of change are here, and Canada's marine renewable energy sector is experiencing perhaps the greatest momentum in its history [...]

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- [Home](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/) - Join us in Halifax on November 12-14, 2025 Celebrate the momentum in the marine renewable energy sector with Marine Renewables Canada! As the sector grows, so does our conference – a reflection of the immense potential and opportunities within Canada’s offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy sector. MRC's largest conference to date will
- [2026 Program - Agenda](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/2026-program/) - The MRC2026 program Planning is underway for another dynamic Marine Renewables Canada Conference, and we’re excited to share a first look at the program for the 2026 Conference & Exhibition in Ottawa, November 17-19, 2026. Check out the Program below ⬇️ The Industry Track anchors the conference's headline discussions over two days, while the Research & Technical Track runs concurrently
- [Exhibition](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/exhibition/) - Stand out as an expert. Grow your business. The Marine Renewables Canada Conference & Exhibition offers a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations - large and small - to showcase their products, services, and expertise to Canada’s marine renewable energy community. Building on last year’s success, the Indigenous Business Pavilion will return in 2026, highlighting Indigenous-owned businesses and supporting
- [Sponsorship](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/sponsorship/) - Support the sector. Showcase your leadership. Sponsoring MRC2026 is a powerful way to demonstrate your leadership, connect with key decision-makers, and position your organization at the centre of Canada’s growing marine renewable energy industry. By supporting the conference, you help Marine Renewables Canada deliver a flagship event that advances collaboration, innovation, and sector development across the country. As a Sponsor,
- [Registration](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/registration/) - Delegate Categories and Registration Rates What does the conference registration fee include? Maximize your conference experience. MRC members receive access to exclusive programming and networking opportunities, including: Member-only Day - November 17 Member Workshops: For members, by members International Roundtable & Networking Lunch Access to the Conference app and B2B platform Member Reception on Parliament Hill
- [Speakers](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/2026-program-old/speakers/)
- [Resources](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/resources/) - 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
- [Workshops for Members by Members - Proposal Submission](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/workshops-for-members-by-members-proposal-submission/) - You must click the “Create an Account” button located below the sign-in fields to submit your proposal.
- [Research & Technical Track - Abstract Submissions](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/abstract-submission/) - You must click the “Create an Account” button located below the sign-in fields to submit your abstract.
- [Exhibitor Additional Passes](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/exhibitor-additional-passes/) - Please purchase exhibition-only passes here. NOTE: A maximum of 2 passes is allowed per exhibitor. Exhibition-only passes do not include access to conference sessions, plated meals, or the pre-conference day. If you wish to attend the entire conference, please register for a Delegate Pass.
- [Networking](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/networking-events/) - Receptions Each year, the Marine Renewables Canada Conference brings attendees together through various networking receptions designed to foster connections and celebrate the industry’s progress. Stay tuned for updates on this year’s Member Reception, Conference Welcome Reception, and Post-Conference Mixer—perfect opportunities to network with industry leaders, colleagues, and new contacts in a relaxed setting. Beyond the
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## Speakers

- [Federico Pisanò](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/federico-pisano/) - Federico Pisanò joined NGI in January 2023 and currently serves as Manager, Energy Transition and Emerging Markets. He earned his Ph.D. degree in 2011 from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and subsequently worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of California at Davis (2012) and Politecnico di Milano (2013). In 2014, he joined TU Delft
- [Rebecca Nagel](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/rebecca-nagel/) - Rebecca joined HiDef in March 2025. She completed her PhD in Evolutionary Biology / Zoology from the University of Potsdam, where her research focused on how populations of wild animals adapt to their environment. She has extensive experience collecting and analysing ecological data, including mixed effects modelling and simulation analyses.
- [Paul Jacob](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/paul-jacob/) - Paul has 39 years of experience in the design of offshore and subsea structures across civil, structural, and mechanical engineering. For the last 25 years he has focused on the design and installation of subsea systems, with growing involvement in the offshore wind and marine renewables sectors. Paul has represented Orcina in North America since
- [Elisa Obermann](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/elisa-obermann/) - Elisa is Chief Executive Officer of Marine Renewables Canada, where she leads efforts to advance Canada’s offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy sector. She brings more than a decade of experience in marine renewable energy and a broad background in clean technology, energy policy, business development, and stakeholder engagement. In her role, Elisa
- [Christine Bonnell-Eisnor](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/christine-bonnell-eisnor/) - Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, MBA, P. Eng. ICD.D is the CEO of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) and has been with the CNSOER since 1999. As CEO, she is responsible for organizational leadership, strategy and planning to ensure the CNSOER fulfills its mandate in an efficient and transparent manner. The CNSOER is the lead and
- [Peter Ogban](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/peter-ogban/) - Dr. Ogban is a Senior Energy Systems Engineer and technical leader at Angler Solutions Inc. He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL) and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has over 15 years
- [Luca Barbetti](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/luca-barbetti/)
- [Kelly Bates](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/kelly-bates/) - Kelly Bates is a Senior Marine Geoscientist based in Canada with more than 15 years of offshore energy sector experience. She specializes in offshore geohazard identification and mitigation, integrated marine site characterization, and geophysical data interpretation for offshore developments. Her work has supported projects across the Canadian and U.S. Atlantic, southern U.S., Trinidad, Colombia, Guyana,
- [Mike Schoen](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/mike-schoen/) - Mike is a Senior Director of Investments at the CIB, responsible for structuring and leading investments in the Clean Power sector, including investments in generation, transmission, battery storage, and district energy. Before joining the CIB, Mike was a member of Sun Life’s Project Finance and Infrastructure Debt team in Toronto for over 10 years, responsible
- [Eric Finé](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/eric-fine/) - Eric Finé studied business law at the University of Antwerp. After a short career at sea, Eric gained more than 35 years experience in shipbuilding: civil ships as well as naval ships and oil & gas structures. As from 2009, Eric is engaged in the offshore wind industry as project and business manager. Eric has
- [Delia Warren](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/delia-warren/) - Based in Newfoundland and Labrador, Delia works closely with clients to deliver multi-faceted work scopes across a broad range of projects in renewable energy, electricity and transmission sectors. In her consulting work, she leads in-depth supply chain assessments, provides market entry advisory services, and delivers strategic advice to clients including developers, governments, utilities, economic development
- [Sven Scholtysik](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sven-scholtysik/) - Sven leads Net Zero Atlantic’s offshore wind, electricity, and energy system modelling portfolios, providing strategic leadership on research and collaboration initiatives that support the energy transition in Atlantic Canada. He works with governments, utilities, industry, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and community partners to advance evidence-based decision-making and energy system planning. With more than 18 years of
- [Hilary Moors-Murphy](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/hilary-moors-murphy/) - Dr. Hilary Moors-Murphy is a Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and leads the DFO Maritimes Region Cetacean Research and Monitoring Program. Her main area of expertise is marine mammal biology and bioacoustics. The objectives of her research program include increasing knowledge of cetacean occurrence off eastern Canada through innovative collection, analysis, and
- [Shauna Kelly](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/4187/) - Shauna Kelly (she/her) is Sierra Club Canada Foundation’s Offshore Wind Coordinator for Newfoundland and Labrador. Based in Burin, NL, she is responsible for coordinating and strengthening Sierra Club Canada’s offshore wind community engagement, policy advocacy, program development, and research. Coming from a family and a community that once relied on the cod fishery and that
- [Tanya Martinez](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/tanya-martinez/) - Tanya Martinez is a seasoned energy developer and engineer with more than 20 years of experience developing community- and utility-scale energy projects across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. She has led the development and delivery of more than 2 GW of renewable energy projects. Tanya is the Founder, CEO and Chief Development Officer of
- [Jonathan Dogterom](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/jonathan-dogterom/) - Jonathan Dogterom is Co-founder and Director of Aks Wind, a Canadian company working to advance floating offshore wind development in British Columbia. Aks Wind is developing a proposed project in Barkley Sound that combines floating wind technology, energy storage and Indigenous partnership, with the longer-term goal of supporting clean energy development and a Canadian Pacific
- [Denise Sudom](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/denise-sudom/) - Denise Sudom is a senior researcher at the National Research Council’s Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre, with a specialization in sea ice, icebergs and river ice. With over 20 years of experience, she leads projects on ice characterization and risk assessment, advancing knowledge and technologies that support operations in cold regions. Her work
- [Chad Fowlow](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/chad-fowlow/) - Chad Fowlow is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector and is the founder and CEO of Angler Solutions Inc., a St. John's-based consulting firm helping its clients navigate the energy transition across renewable energy, energy diversification, ocean technology, and upstream resources. Angler's services range from techno-economic analysis and
- [Riley Richardson](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/riley-richardson/) - Riley Richardson is a Project Manager at the University of Victoria’s PRIMED, where he works to advance marine renewable energy throughout British Columbia. His work ranges from early‑stage resource assessments to full project implementation, giving him hands‑on insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Riley also leads PRIMED’s research related to GIS spatial
- [Anastasia Smolentseva](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/anastasia-smolentseva/) - Anastasia is a strategic communications leader and community builder with nearly 15 years of experience, including eight years in Canada’s renewable energy sector. She specializes in developing high-impact communication strategies that strengthen organizational narratives, support advocacy and policy goals, and enhance stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining Marine Renewables Canada, Anastasia managed bilingual communications at the
- [Craig Hill](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/craig-hill/) - Dr. Craig Hill is an Associate Professor in the University of Minnesota (UMN) Duluth Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, and affiliated with the UMN Duluth Large Lakes Observatory and the Institute on the Environment. Dr. Hill has been involved with marine renewable energy research for more than 15 years spanning the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes
- [Bryson Robertson](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/bryson-robertson/) - Dr. Bryson Robertson is the Director of the Institute for Integrated Energy System (IESVic) and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. His research and teaching interests include the wave mechanics, hydrodynamics of floating bodies, and renewable energy. Working with partners in industry, government, and academia, he focuses on wave, tidal and
- [Ozlem Ceyhan Yilmaz](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/ozlem-ceyhan-yilmaz/) - Ozlem Ceyhan Yilmaz is a Senior Engineer at IMDC (International Marine and Dredging Consultants) and a recognised expert in offshore and marine renewable energy, with over 15 years of international experience. She has built her career across leading research organisations and industry projects, bridging cutting-edge R&D with real-world deployment. Ozlem has led and contributed to
- [Haniyeh Taghipour Yousefdeh](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/haniyeh-taghipour-yousefdeh/) - Haniyeh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Guilan and graduated with a Master of Science in Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures from the Sharif University of Technology in 2022. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Carleton University. Her academic work focuses on the fundamental principles of
- [Dr. Peter Porskamp](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/dr-peter-porskamp/) - Dr. Peter Porskamp is FORCE’s Marine Optics and Acoustics Research Scientist, bringing expertise in benthic habitat mapping, acoustic monitoring, and marine survey operations to FORCE’s environmental research programs. He holds a PhD in Biology from Deakin University, an Advanced Diploma in Marine Geomatics from the Centre of Geographic Sciences, and an MSc in Biology from
- [Anna Redden](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/anna-redden/) - Dr. Anna Redden is a marine ecology professor in the Biology Dept at Acadia University. Over the last 2 decades, Anna’s research efforts in the Bay of Fundy have focused on marine life monitoring and environmental effects of tidal energy development. Her research with colleagues and research students includes acoustic detection and tracking of several
- [Chad LaFitte](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/chad-lafitte/) - Chad is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with 13 years of experience working on large-scale energy projects. As Manager of Innovation & Opportunities, he develops proposals for consulting and research projects and provides advisory services in petroleum engineering, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and project delivery.As part of this role, Chad leads the energy systems and
- [Dr. Christine Ward-Paige](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/dr-christine-ward-paige/) - Dr. CA Ward-Paige is a Canadian marine scientist and multi-award-winning founder of eOceans®, recently named an Economist Ocean Changemaker. She works with governments, communities, businesses, and international partners to address ocean challenges from local to global scales. By connecting data from marine protected areas, ports, offshore energy sites, and citizen science programs, eOceans® enables cross-sector
- [Kathryn Roy](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/kathryn-roy/) - Kathryn has over 18 years of experience working in U.S. and Canada offshore industries, specializing in logistics, reporting, associate management, technical planning and client relations. Her background in marine aquatic ecosystems stems from work as a Fisheries Observer, Protected Species Observer and Trainer, as well as Project and Program Management focused in the North Atlantic.
- [Tricia Perez](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/tricia-perez/) - Tricia is the Research Program Manager at the Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) where she manages ROSA’s regional research programs that support and coordinate efforts for research and monitoring on offshore wind, fish, and fisheries on the U.S. East Coast. Her work focuses on organizing complex research landscapes so scientists, industry, and managers can better
- [Kevin Pope](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/kevin-pope/) - Dr. Kevin Pope is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University, where he leads research on sustainable energy systems. In recognition of his contributions to the field, the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) awarded him the prestigious I.W. Smith Award and named him a CSME Fellow.
- [Andrew Haigh](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/andrew-haigh/) - Andrew Haigh is Director of Technical Services at Evolv Energies & Xodus. He established Gardline, a site survey & geohazard consultancy service in 2000, which became Ocean Geo Solutions in 2018 and part of the Xodus Group in 2021. Andrew is a marine geophysicist with a wealth of oƯshore marine survey/ocean science experience working over
- [Mark Chapeskie](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/mark-chapeskie/) - Mark Chapeskie (he/him) is Vice President, Programs at Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and a nationally recognized leader in workforce strategy for Canada’s electricity sector. With more than 20 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in labour market intelligence, program leadership, and cross-sector collaboration to addressing the workforce challenges critical to Canada’s clean energytransition.
- [Maria Hartnett](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/maria-hartnett/) - Ms. Hartnett is a Principal at Epsilon Associates and leads Epsilon’s offshore wind practice, with a project portfolio totaling over 10,000 megawatts (MW). She has over 26 years of experience in environmental permitting and scientific analyses for offshore wind energy development, coastal and marine projects, and submarine cables. Maria has been at the forefront of
- [Niandry Moreno](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/niandry-moreno/) - Niandry has a PhD in Geomatics Engineering with 20+ years of experiences in developing, research, teaching and project management of GIS and data solutions; geospatial and a spatial data design, modelling, analysis and maintenance; and software development. She has extensive experience developing tools and solutions to transform data into valuable information to support data-driven decisions.
- [Sarah Courbis](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sarah-courbis/) - Dr. Courbis has been working in marine science and regulation for 30 years. She focuses on marine protected species, particularly marine mammals, and specializes in impact assessment, permitting and compliance, and mitigation. She is a principal environmental scientist with EPI Group. Her work in offshore energy includes siting and planning, environmental impact assessment, stakeholder engagement,
- [Jacob Royle](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/jacob-royle/) - Jacob is Ramboll’s Metocean Expert, he has a degree in Oceanography and Physics and has over 20 years’ experience providing meteorology and oceanography advice to regulators, device developers, and utilities with interests on the coast and continental shelf. This includes the last 15 years’ experience providing metocean advice to offshore wind developers around the world.
- [Jordy Uzio](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/jordy-uzio/)
- [Ken Bavis](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/ken-bavis/) - Kenneth Bavis, or Ken as he likes to go by, is an experienced project and construction manager with more than 30 years of experience in both offshore energy and mining. He is trained both as a pipefitter/plumber and a project manager and is based at Aker Solutions’ office in St. John’s. He has been heading
- [Remco Boersma](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/remco-boersma/) - Remco Boersma is Director of Contracting and Construction at Ventolines, the Dutch integrated renewable energy services fi rm. With over 25 years of experience in wind energy, Remco has overseen the contracting and construction of multiple large-scale wind projects across the Netherlands and internationally, including Windpark Fryslân, the world's largest shallow-water wind farm, and Windplan
- [Richard Barratt](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/richard-barratt/) - Richard is a mechanical engineer with 30 years’ experience in subsea engineering, mainly focused on delivering subsea production systems for the Oil and Gas Industry. He is currently the Technical Sales Manager for Siemens Energy based in Houston Texas. Originally from the UK, he moved to Houston in 1997 for a 6 month assignment and
- [Dr. Laura Williamson](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/dr-laura-williamson/) - Dr Laura Williamson, Head of Science at HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited has worked in marine consultancy since 2018, focussing on marine mammal and ornithology risk mitigation and impact assessment during windfarm construction. She develops mitigation strategies and research programmes to meet clients’ regulatory and reporting requirements, and provides advice throughout the consent, construction, and operational
- [Anntonette Zembrzuska, JD](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/anntonette-zembrzuska-jd/) - Anntonette Zembrzuska, JD, is Vice President of Strategic Growth at INSPIRE Environmental, a Venterra Group company specializing in marine environmental science and technology. She works at the intersection of science, policy, and business strategy, helping expand INSPIRE’s environmental services across the offshore energy sector in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Anntonette helps lead
- [Sam Cressall](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sam-cressall/) - Sam has spent over 3yrs working towards his EngD at Edinburgh University sponsored by Partrac. He has a 1st Class (Honors) Mechanical Engineering degree with Swansea University and has a passion for engineering design and marine energy solutions. His research is focused on Floating Lidar and motion corrected Turbulence Intensity and has lead the development
- [Håkon Eidsvik](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/hakon-eidsvik/) - Håkon holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Power System Engineering from NTNU in Norway. He has more than 6 years of experience from early phase offshore wind farm development in emerging markets, including Norway, Sweden, Scotland, and Australia. He has led the Electrical System Infrastructure discipline in consortia with development partners, with experience ranging from
- [Timothy Newson](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/timothy-newson/) - Tim Newson is a Professor and research director in the Geotechnical Research Centre at Western University. He has 30+ years’ experience of industry and academic projects in civil engineering for the oil/gas, mining and renewable energy sectors, and has conducted both consulting and research in Europe, Australasia, Asia and the Americas. He is a former
- [Stephanie Avery-Gomm](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/stephanie-avery-gomm/) - Dr. Stephanie Avery-Gomm is a conservation scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Wildlife and Landscape Science Directorate. Her research focuses on assessing and managing the impacts of human activities on coastal ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on cumulative effects. By partnering with academics, First Nations, conservation organizations, and government agencies, she ensures her work
- [Cristian Graupe](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/cristian-graupe/) - Cristian Graupe, Ph.D., Senior Scientist Marine Acoustics is an ocean acoustic scientist with expertise in acoustic propagation modelling, acoustic data collection, bioacoustics, and signal processing. With over 8 years of ocean acoustic modelling experience, he has specialized expertise in simulating the sound field generated by complex acoustic sources in atmospheric and marine environments. He has
- [Fatima Jahra](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/fatima-jahra/) - Senior Research Officer, Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering (OCRE), National Research Council (NRC) Canada, St. John’s, NL Research Focus: Hydrodynamics of ships and offshore platforms, ice-structure interactions, marine renewables Professional Background: Assistant Professor - Hiroshima University; Researcher - Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research (IIHR); Numerical Specialist - Oceanic Consulting Corporation in Canada Ph.D. (2011), Dept.
- [Theofano Koutroveli](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/theofano-koutroveli/) - Theofano (Fani) Koutrouveli is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, Technical Chamber of Greece) since 2010, with more than a decade of academic and professional experience spanning structural, hydraulic, coastal, and offshore engineering. She holds a five-year diploma in Civil Engineering (equivalent to an MEng) from the University of Patras (UoP), Greece, specializing in Structural Engineering.
- [Freeman Ralph](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/freeman-ralph/) - Dr. Freeman Ralph joined C-CORE in 1999, and is presently VP Oceans and Energy having over 25 years of offshore oil and gas and alternative energy expertise. Originating from Port de Grave, Freeman has a strong interest and ties to Newfoundland’s fishing and marine industry. He holds three degrees from Memorial University including a bachelors
- [Krishnaveni Balakrishnan](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/krishnaveni-balakrishnan/) - Dr. Krishnaveni Balakrishnan is a Project Manager and Senior Structural Engineer at EXP Services Inc., with over 15 years of experience specializing in marine infrastructure and floating offshore wind (FLOW) development. She brings expertise in port planning, port upgradation, structural design, waterfront structures, and offshore wind integration, with a strong focus on both fixed-bottom monopiles
- [Rezvan Rakhshan](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/rezvan-rakhshan/) - Rezvan Rakhshan is a Research Engineer with the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED) at the University of Victoria. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, as well as a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran. Prior to joining PRIMED, she worked in
- [Blake Holowaty](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/blake-holowaty/) - Blake Holowaty is a Research Engineer focusing on mechanical design and oceanographic simulations at the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED). He is an EIT, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. Blake’s expertise lies in Computer-Aided Design where he creates detailed mechanical models and engineering drawings,
- [Douglas Slocum](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/douglas-slocum/) - Doug is a naval architect and marine engineer with a background in systems integration and platform structural design spanning a range of materials and manufacturing methods including composites, plastics, and metallic structures. At Kelson, he leverages past system prototyping experience in combination with Kelson's ocean engineering of dynamic floating systems to aid Marine Renewable Energy
- [Dr. Aidan Bharath](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/dr-aidan-bharath/) - Dr. Aidan Bharath is Director of Science and Environmental Programs at FORCE. He holds a PhD in fluid dynamics from the Australian Maritime College and brings expertise in wave and tidal energy, particularly in computational fluid dynamics and resource assessment. Before joining FORCE, he worked at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he contributed
- [Sougata Halder](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sougata-halder/) - Sougata Halder is a Senior Business Development Manager at TGS. With a strong Geoscience research background and more than 17 years of experience in diversified energy sectors, she drives TGS’s commercial activities related to offshore wind, CCS and Geohazard Site Surveys. Drawing from her expertise from strong technical background, she is known for developing, executing
- [Romand Clavaud](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/romand-clavaud/) - Romain is a seasoned professional with 15 years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and more recently, Canada. Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in the site characterization process for offshore projects, including geophysical and geotechnical surveys. These activities are essential in assessing seabed and subsurface conditions to ensure the safe
- [Amy macKenzie](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/amy-mackenzie/) - Amy MacKenzie, PMP, MA, is a Managing Associate Partner at 21FSP Advisory with more than a decade of experience in socio-economic research and collaborating with communities and organizations to develop clear paths towards their goals. With a background in economic development, policy research, and journalism, Amy’s passion is helping communities and organizations identify solutions to
- [Sarah Clark](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sarah-clark/) - Sarah Clark is a marketing and communications professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning renewable energy, sustainability, technology, travel, hospitality, publishing, and nonprofit organisations across the US and UK. She currently serves as Marketing and Media Manager at Orbital Marine Power, where she leads marketing, communications, media, and content initiatives. Sarah is particularly
- [Marc Beaubien](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/marc-beaubien/) - Marc Beaubien is a Partner in Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office. Before completing his law degree at the University of New Brunswick, Marc earned his Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & Marketing from Saint Mary’s University. Marc acts for a variety of clients in commercial real estate acquisition, leasing, and financing. He also has significant
- [Mary Ellen Greenough](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/mary-ellen-greenough/) - Mary Ellen Greenough is Director, Legal and Regulatory, with the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative at Nova Scotia Power Inc., working on achieving clean energy goals for our region. Mary Ellen possesses a broad legal background with over two decades of experience focused in the areas of commercial, construction and regulatory law. Mary Ellen holds a
- [Sarah Powell](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/sarah-powell/) - Sarah uses her thorough understanding of evolving issues in environmental and energy law to provide clients with practical, concise advice. She works with clients both directly and as a member of Davies’ transaction teams – to evaluate environmental and social risks in Canadian and international deals. Mining, renewable energy and Indigenous issues are significant areas
- [John A.D. Vellone](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/john-a-d-vellone/) - John has a comprehensive energy law practice covering a breadth of corporate, commercial and regulatory issues with a particular focus on Canadian electricity markets and infrastructure revitalization. He is a Partner and National Co-leader, Energy and Power Group at BLG, encompassing the Power, Oil & Gas, Mining and Forestry sectors. His clients include Provincial and
- [Danna Donald](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/danna-donald/) - Danna’s practice focuses on project finance, including social and transportation infrastructure, renewable energy, public-private partnerships, syndicated loan facilities and acquisition loan facilities. She advises a broad range of corporate borrowers and lenders including developers, equity sponsors, contractors, domestic and foreign banks, bond underwriters and other investors on the negotiation of credit facilities, indentures and infrastructure
- [Mohammad Ali Raza](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/mohammad-ali-raza/) - Mohammad Ali has over 20 years of experience in general corporate commercial advisory and transactional and regulatory work, both in private practice and in-house in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Canada. In his practice, Mohammad Ali supports businesses in multiple sectors, most notably in energy, housing, infrastructure development, and ocean technology. From drafting complex
- [Stephen Penton](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/stephen-penton/) - Stephen Penton is the Manager of Engineering Consultancy at Aker Solutions’ office in St. John's. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry from complex project developments in Canada and globally. He has held leadership roles in project management teams, EPC contracting and consultancy. He currently heads up a dedicated techno-economic
- [Katherine Mataya](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/katherine-mataya/) - As the Manager of Workforce Development at COVE, Katherine Mataya is involved in the development of strategic-level workforce and education initiatives. Initially, Kat found her passion for education after working in South America researching and educating people on the local flora and fauna. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Math from Queen’s University
- [Kim Dixon](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/kim-dixon/) - As Director of Learning & Workforce Transformation at COVE, Kim brings substantial expertise in higher education and workforce development. Her work is grounded in strategic program design, team management, and fostering industry collaboration to build effective talent pipelines. With over two decades of experience in academia and workforce development, Kim’s mission centers on aligning education with industry needs
- [Philip Duguay](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/philip-duguay/) - Philip Duguay is Principal at Canada Grid Advisory, offering independent advice on interregional transmission development to clients ranging from utilities and independent developers to Indigenous governments and civil society clients. Phil has over fifteen years of experience working across Canada and the United States, originating projects for two independent transmission developers, running public advocacy campaigns, and
- [Dr. Shelley Denny](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/dr-shelley-denny/) - Shelley Denny is a Mi’kmaq from Eskasoni First Nation and the Senior Advisor for an organization that represents the five First Nations in the Mi’kmaw district of Unama’ki, also known as Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resource. Dr Denny holds three adjunct professor positions at Dalhousie University (Marine Affairs
- [Melissa Nevin](https://marinerenewablesconference.ca/speaker/melissa-nevin/) - Since 2018, Melissa has been the Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources at the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) where she works closely with Atlantic First Nations communities and organizations on fisheries, environment, Indigenous Knowledgesystems, climate and energy. The APC Fisheries & Integrated resources department amplifies and advocates policy change, research, collaboration, capacity and funding across the region.APC is an Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and

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