Trade Mission | Oceanology International London 2026

Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Oceans Advance, the Atlantic Provinces, the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries, and other partners, are recruiting ocean technology companies interested in co-exhibiting within the Canada Pavilion or participating as a show walker at in London, England from March 10-12, 2026.

Oi 2026 brings together 500+ exhibitors and links the following three key players in the industry: businesses, academics, and government. The event includes innovative live on-water demonstrations and interactive seminars looking to the future of the ocean tech industry. With over 8,000 attendees targeted for 2026, Oceanology International is a key event for those involved in exploring, monitoring, developing or protecting the world’s oceans, from seabed to surface and beyond.

Oceans Advance is the organizer of the Canada pavilion for Oi 2026 which takes place at ExCel London. The Canada pavilion will include 24 exhibitors, with companies from Atlantic Canada and across the country.

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What's included?

Trade mission delegates (co-exhibitors and show walkers) will be invited to an Ocean Technology event at the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom, at Canada House in Trafalgar Square on Monday, March 9, 2026 (daytime), hosted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.

Delegates are also invited to a Canada networking reception during the show (hosted at the Canada Pavilion), on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, designed to attract attendees to visit and engage with companies in the Canada Pavilion.

Co-exhibitors will also be invited to participate in an enhanced digital marketing campaign leading up to and during Oi 2026, designed to draw visitors to their booths at the show.

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Co-exhibitor details

As a co-exhibitor in the Canada pavilion, each company will receive:

• Individual co-exhibitor booth space within the pavilion
• Display counter and locked cabinet
• 2 chairs / stools
• Carpet
• Electricity
• Access to dedicated Wi-Fi
• Lead capturing app
• Optional booth items (e.g. tv screens/monitors) will be available to rent at additional cost.

Co-exhibitor registration fee* (Atlantic Canada Companies): $3,000.00

Co-exhibitor registration fee* (Companies outside Atlantic Canada): $6,000.00

Please note:

• Each company is responsible for cost of all travel, accommodation, and meals while in market.
• There are a limited number of co-exhibitor booths available within the Canada Pavilion and strong demand is expected. Registrations will be confirmed pending full registration payment followed by screening of the trade mission organizing committee for eligibility and suitability to participate. If your company is not selected to participate in the Canada pavilion, a refund will be issued.
• Registrations from companies owned by under-represented groups such as women, black, indigenous and people of colour, and LGBTQ2+ are encouraged.

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Show walker details

Companies that are interested in participating as part of the Canadian delegation, but do not want to exhibit, may join the delegation as a show walker. This can be a great option for newer or smaller companies.

As a show walker, you will receive delegate communications and be invited to participate in all delegation events and info sessions noted above.

Show walker registration fee*: $250.00

*Each company is responsible for covering the costs of any show admission tickets, costs of all travel, hotels, meals and incidentals.

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How to register

Please note, this is a two-step registration process.

Step 1: Register with Invest Nova Scotia to be part of the Nova Scotia delegation as a co-exhibitor or show walker by clicking "Get tickets" on the top right of this screen.

Step 2: Complete and submit the online application form with Oceans Advance—including payment—via the link below:

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Co-exhibitor registration deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025

Show walker registration deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

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For more information, please contact:

• Bridget Archibald, Manager, Market Development at Invest Nova Scotia
• Shelly Petten, Executive Director at OceansAdvance

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This project is being supported by the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provincial governments. The Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy is a collaborative, pan-Atlantic approach which aims to help Atlantic businesses begin exporting, increase their export sales, expand to new markets, and create global partnerships. The strategy was developed jointly by the provincial governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the Government of Canada.

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