Day 1 (Tuesday, April 15)
08:30: Welcome Desk & Trade Show opens - coffee available
09:30 - 09:35: ABCMI & COAST Opening Remarks - Alex Rueben & Jason Goldsworthy
09:35 - 09:45: Opening Address - Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
09:45 - 10:30: Panel #1 - Working with the Federal Fleets in Leveraging Innovation
Moderator: Alex Rueben, Executive Director, ABCMI
Panelists:
- Scott Dewis, Principal, Scott Dewis Consulting
- Joanna Davies, President, Broadreach Group
- Brandon Wright, CEO, Barnacle Systems Inc.
10:30 - 11:00: Panel #2 - How can the IRB (NSS)/ITB Policy be used to Spur Innovation?
Moderator: Alex Rueben, Executive Director, ABCMI
Panelists:
- Kyle Kusznieryk, CEO, COTA Aviation
- Scott Dewis, Principal, Scott Dewis Consulting
11:00 - 12:00: Panel #3 - The Future of Energy in the Marine Sector
Moderator: Jason Goldsworthy
Panelists:
- Paul Blomerus, Executive Director, CLEAR SEAS
- Juvarya Veltkamp, Senior Advisor, C40 Cities Green Ports Forum
- Jorge Lobo, Senior Manager, LNG Commercial and Industrial Projects, FortisBC
Lunch/Networking Break 12:00 – 13:00
13:00 - 14:00: Panel #4 - The Rise of AI and How it Will Impact the Marine Industry
Moderator: Jason Goldsworthy
Panelists:
- Seychelle Cushing, Executive Director, Simon Fraser University Partnerships Hub
- Alexander Dungate, CEO OnDeck Fisheries AI Inc.
- Fritz Stahr, Chief Technology Officer, Open Ocean Robotics
- Jennifer Busler, Senior Manager, Innovation, Seaspan Shipyards
14:00 - 15:00: Panel #5 - How Can the Ports Contribute to Marine Innovation
Moderator: Alex Rueben, Executive Director, ABCMI
Panelists:
- Jason Giffen, Vice President, Planning & Environment, Port of San Diego
- Zoran Knezevic, President & CEO, Port Alberni Port Authority
- Scott Beatty, CEO, MarineLabs
- Jane McIvor, Executive Director, Association of Pacific Ports
Coffee/Networking Break 15:00 – 15:30
15:30 - 16:30: Panel #6 - The Diversity of Blue Bio-Resources. What does it actually include and how it connects with traditional maritime industries ocean
Moderator: Jason Goldsworthy
Panelists:
- Robert Roulston, CEO, Industrial Plankton
- Ranah Chavoshi, Co-Founder & CEO, PhyCo Technologies Inc
Networking Reception 16:30 – 18:30 (in Trade Show area)
Day 2 (Wednesday, April 16)
07:30 – Trade Show & Welcome Desk opens (along with light Breakfast)
08:30 - 08:35: Opening Remarks - Jason Goldsworthy & Alex Rueben
08:35 - 08:50: Featured Speaker - TBD
08:50 - 10:00: Panel #7 - How BC will become the leader in marine innovation in Canada and the world
Moderator: Jason Goldsworthy
Panelists:
- Marie-Chantal Ross, Program Director Ocean, National Research Council Canada
- Trevor Moat, Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council Canada
Coffee/Networking Break 10:00 – 10:30)
10:30 - 12:00: Industry Showcase - See the talent we have in British Columbia
Moderator: Alex Rueben
Group 1
- Company A
- Company B
- Company C
- Company D
Group 2
- Company E
- Company F
- Company G
- Company H
Lunch/Networking Break 12:00 – 13:00
13:00 - 14:00: Panel #8 - On the road to web summit. How Blue Action Canada is preparing BC companies to shine on the world stage
Moderator: Jason Goldsworthy
14:00 - 15:00: Panel #9 - Automation in our waters
Moderator: Alex Rueben
Panelists:
- Colin Angus, CEO, Sailbotix
- Jake Zwiebel, Automation Systems Engineer, BC Ferry Services Inc
- Wei Qui, Professor & Head, Department of Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering, Memorial University
- Melanie Devaux, Business Development Manager, Defence, Cellula Robotics
15:00: Concluding Remarks - Jason Goldsworthy & Alex Rueben
A sponsorship opportunity for this event is possible. Your $3,000 Sponsorship will give you two (2) full conference passes, which includes the Networking Reception.
Sponsorship also includes:
- Live acknowledgment during the event
- Company logo displayed throughout the 2 days
- Ability to distribute company material to delegates
- Option to donate raffle prizes drawn at the networking reception
- Company logo on event registration page
- Sponsor recognition on e-bulletins
- Sponsor recognition on social media before and after the Innovation Forum
Please contact Leann at Leann@abcmi.ca to confirm your sponsorship and for more information.
We have 10 Exhibitor Spaces available. The Exhibitors will be set up in the area where the Networking Reception takes place as well as food and beverage service during the 2 days.
Included with the Exhibitor Space:
- 1 six foot skirted table
- 2 chairs
- 1 delegate registration
- area is wide enough for your 10' pop up trade show display
There is no pipe and drape. Move in and set up is Day 1 of the Innovation Forum. Electricity and monitors can be rented at additional charge directly from the venue's exhibitor services. Exhibitor spots will be assigned based on the order they are purchased.
Any questions? Email Leann@abcmi.ca for further information or to purchase your Exhibit Space.
We have a discounted room block available.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
1128 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4R5
The link to book your room is: https://book.passkey.com/go/ABCMI2025APRIL
Note the booking deadline is March 13, 2025
When
Location
- 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada
