Logistics & Supply Chain

Imagine Marine Conference 2026

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Imagine Marine Conference 2026 ran Sep 22–23, 2026 at Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Canada. It is a Logistics & Supply Chain conference. ConferenceGrid lists 36 speakers, 17 sponsors and 11 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Oct 11, 2026 · dates verified Sep 12, 2026

The Imagine Marine Conference returns for its third year on September 22 & 23, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario at the Rogers Centre. This year’s theme, 'Future-Proofing the Marine Workforce: Skills, Tech, and Talent,' will explore how the sector can adapt to evolving workforce trends, engage the next generation, and increase employee retention. The conference is th…

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36Speakers
17Sponsors
11Sessions
45Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Imagine, in alphabetical order.

Alexa Hornstein
Base Operations Supervisor, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation · Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
Alex Rueben
Chief Executive Officer, Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries · Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries
Anna Naylor
Program Manager, Blue Futures Pathways, SOI Foundation · SOI Foundation
Camille Dundas
Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of ByBlacks.com · ByBlacks.com
Captain Marshall Dunbar
President, Master Mariners of Canada · Master Mariners of Canada
Captain Satinder Singh
Vice President Marine, Toronto Port Authority · Toronto Port Authority
Cdr. Donald Gray
Commanding Officer of Naval Training Group Headquarters & the Royal Canadian Navy Command Training Development Officer · Royal Canadian Navy
Danielle Lewis
Chief Human Resources Officer, Pacific Pilotage Authority · Pacific Pilotage Authority
Darrell Pinto
Director of Employment, Jumpstart Refugee Talent · Jumpstart Refugee Talent
David Musseau
Director General, Operational Personnel Branch, Canadian Coast Guard · Canadian Coast Guard
Dawn Patten
Managing Director of Training, Virtual Marine Technology · Virtual Marine Technology
Dayle Pett
Executive Director, Learning & Organizational Development, BC Ferries · BC Ferries
Erin Carey
3rd Officer, Watchkeeping Mate Unlimited, Canada Steamship Lines · Canada Steamship Lines
Fabian Lambert
Assistant Head of School of Maritime Studies, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland · Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
Frédéric Demers
Human Resources Director, Chantier Naval · Chantier Naval
Hannah Bowlby
Manager, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Algoma Central Corporation · Algoma Central Corporation
Jan Van der Hoop
Co-Founder & President, Fit First Technologies · Fit First Technologies
Jean-Luc Plante
Director, Talent Management, The CSL Group · The CSL Group
Jennifer Busler
Senior Manager, Innovation, Seaspan Shipyards · Seaspan Shipyards
Jim McRae
President, Griffintown Media · Griffintown Media
Joanna Manger
Director General, Marine Safety & Security, Transport Canada · Transport Canada
John Vandenberg
Executive Director, Arctic Marine Training Group · Arctic Marine Training Group

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Canadian Coast GuardGold
Canadian Merchant Service GuildGold
CSLGold
Federal Fleet ServicesGold
Public Services and Procurement CanadaGold
Royal Canadian NavyGold
Seafarers' International Union of CanadaGold
Chamber of Marine CommerceSilver
Ledcor GroupSilver
Pacific Pilotage AuthorityBronze
Algoma Central CorporationLanyards
Council of Marine CarriersMobile Application
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway SystemBreakfast
Horizon MaritimeCoffee Break & Networking Reception
KOTUG CanadaCoffee Break & Networking Reception
Master Mariners of CanadaCustom Sponsorship
Shipping Federation of CanadaBreakfast

Agenda

Selected from 11 sessions.

  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

    Immigration, Credential Recognition, and Community Integration as Strategic Levers for Canada’s Marine Workforce

    Skilled newcomers are part of the solution to addressing both current and future labour shortages in the marine industry. This panel will examine the policies, credential recogniti…

  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

    Empowering the Marine Leaders of Tomorrow

    The marine sector is navigating rapid social, technological, and economic shifts, and the need for inclusive, forward-thinking leadership has never been greater. But how do we get …

  • 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

    Keynote Learning Session: How To Practice Allyship in the Workplace

    Allyship is not a destination, it is a constant daily journey of understanding and showing up in solidarity with colleagues from underrepresented groups. This scenario based learni…

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Plenary Panel: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Marine Workforce Development

    AI is rapidly moving from buzzword to daily reality across the marine sector, reshaping port, shipyard and vessel operations. In this plenary discussion, industry leaders and techn…

  • 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM

    Breakout A (Main Room): From Entry Point to Progression: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Canadians in the Marine Sector

    Young Canadians face rising barriers to entry: high youth unemployment, growing concern over automation and AI displacing traditional entry-level roles, and a widening gap between …

    Breakout A (Main Room)
  • 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM

    Breakout B: Driving Student Success in Marine Training Programs

    This moderated learning discussion will focus on practical strategies to improve student success in marine training programs, from learner support during training to transitioning …

    Breakout B
  • 8:30 AM

    Opening Remarks & Indigenous Welcome

  • 8:45 AM

    Opening Remarks

  • 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

    From Partnerships to Policy: How Government Can Enable Skills Development and Training Modernization

    Government representatives will present updates on policies and partnerships that can enable future workforce development, training and resilience.

Quick answers

When is Imagine Marine Conference 2026?
Imagine Marine Conference 2026 ran Sep 22–23, 2026 at Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
Where is Imagine Marine Conference 2026 held?
Imagine Marine Conference 2026 was held at Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
Who is speaking at Imagine Marine Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 36 speakers, including Alexa Hornstein (Base Operations Supervisor, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation), Alex Rueben (Chief Executive Officer, Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries, Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries) and Anna Naylor (Program Manager, Blue Futures Pathways, SOI Foundation, SOI Foundation).
Who sponsors Imagine Marine Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 17 sponsors, including Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Merchant Service Guild, CSL, Federal Fleet Services and Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Company intelligence

What does it mean when 45 companies show up, and 5 bet on three roles at once?

45 companies. five are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
5All threespeak · spons · exh
12Sponsoringsponsor only
28Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Algoma Central Corporation·Canadian Coast Guard·Master Mariners of Canada·Pacific Pilotage Authority·Royal Canadian Navy

Speakers by seniority

67% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite514%
  • Founder / Owner13%
  • VP-level13%
  • Director / Head of1747%
  • Manager / Lead514%
  • Engineer · IC13%
  • Other roles617%

Of 36 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Algoma Central CorporationSponsor · Lanyards1
2Canadian Coast GuardSponsor · Gold1
3Master Mariners of CanadaSponsor · Custom Sponsorship1
4Pacific Pilotage AuthoritySponsor · Bronze1
5Royal Canadian NavySponsor · Gold1
6Canadian Merchant Service GuildSponsor · Gold-
7Chamber of Marine CommerceSponsor · Silver-
8Council of Marine CarriersSponsor · Mobile Application-
9CSLSponsor · Gold-
10Federal Fleet ServicesSponsor · Gold-
11Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway SystemSponsor · Breakfast-
12Horizon MaritimeSponsor · Coffee Break & Networking Reception-
13KOTUG CanadaSponsor · Coffee Break & Networking Reception-
14Ledcor GroupSponsor · Silver-
Sponsors by tier
gold7
41% of 17
silver2
12% of 17
bronze1
6% of 17
coffee break & networking reception2
12% of 17
custom sponsorship1
6% of 17
lanyards1
6% of 17
mobile application1
6% of 17
breakfast2
12% of 17