Sustainable Blue Economy Summit 2026

The Westin Nova Scotian

By ECO Canada, Ocean Alliance Canada, Future Skills Centre

Funded by the Government of Canada's Future Skills Program

The blue economy has entered a decisive phase. Opportunities are clear, but impact depends on execution. Capital is deployed effectively to fund solutions that scale, innovation grows beyond pilot projects into competitive sectors, policy enables sustainable ocean industries, and partnerships connect stakeholders to deliver real-world results.

The Sustainable Blue Economy Summit unites the systems that make growth happen: capital, policy, innovation, partnerships, and workforce development.

The Summit is structured around the core drivers required to turn ocean ambition into measurable results. Each area reflects how the global blue economy is moving from potential to performance.