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Join Oceans Advance in Vancouver and discover new business opportunities in BC's marine industry.

Oceans Advance, in partnership with ACOA and Atlantic partners, is recruiting ocean tech companies for a trade mission to the ABCMI Business Opportunities Conference & Trade Show in Vancouver.

Showcase your capabilities, connect with western Canada's marine industry leaders, and explore opportunities in shipbuilding, marine transportation, defence and more.

Who Should Attend?

Atlantic Canadian ocean tech companies aiming to expand west, connect with prime contractors, or enter BC's marine supply chain.

Why Participate?

  • Exhibit within the Atlantic Canada booth, with your logo displayed on the booth
  • Show pass (one per company, additional passes may be sold separately)
  • Networking reception, October 20, 4 - 6 pm
  • Industry tours/site visits in the region, October 23, ground transportation provided
  • On-ground support from trade mission organizers
  • Participation in a number of networking events
     

Participation Fees:

Cost to register for the trade mission is $500.00 per company. Spaces are limited

How to Register:

Please note: This a two step registration process.

Step 1: Click on the link below to inform Invest Nova Scotia that you would like to be part of the Nova Scotia delegation.

Register Here

Step 2: Contact Shelly Petten, Executive Director, Oceans Advance directly at 
shelly.petten@oceansadvance.net for final confirmation and payment.

Registration deadline: September 12, 2025

Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of participants. Financial support may be available through the Export Development Program—contact your respective Regional Business Development Advisor for details.

About ABCMI:

The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) furthers and represents the interests of the industrial marine sector and its supply chain. The ABCMI works to strengthen the industrial marine sector of British Columbia.

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Contact

For more information about this trade mission, contact:

Shelly Petten
Executive Director, Oceans Advance
Bridget Archibald
Market Development Manager, Invest Nova Scotia