Ambition 2035 Summit
The Ambition 2035 Summit is coming to Ottawa May 20-23, 2025!
This is your chance to help propel our global competitiveness to new heights. Join us to dive into the latest sector insights, research, and innovative strategies. Seize Canada’s biggest economic opportunity and forge new collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for growth.
Be a part of this transformative journey. The time is NOW!
Register NOW and take advantage of early-bird pricing.
Why Attend?
- Engage in Focused Dialogues: Hear from leading experts on some of the biggest opportunities for the Canadian economy including energy transition, future of transport, sustainable seafood, ocean climate solutions, international collaboration, future of ocean workforce, and more.
- Gain In-Depth Insights: Get exclusive insights and help shape implementation plans for strategies on Ocean AI, Blue Bioeconomy, Future of Workforce, Hydrogen, Arctic Ocean Innovation and beyond.
- Explore Cutting-Edge Innovation and Ideas: Hear from high-potential, emerging ocean startups on their bold innovations.
- Collaborate and Connect: Network in our dedicated collaboration spaces through 1-on-1 meetings and focused workshop opportunities.
- Influence Policy: Engage with government decision-makers to advocate for supportive regulatory frameworks and increased focus on ocean economy.
Meet the
Ambition 2035
Summit Speakers

Kendra MacDonald
CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

John Risley
Chair of the Board of Directors of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Fred Olayele
Economist, Professor, and Innovation Strategy Leader

Cara Salci
ice President, Strategy & Government Relations, Thales

Ann Carpenter
CEO of Braid Theory

Carl Gouldman
Director of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS), NOAA/National Ocean Service

Shawn Kanungo
Keynote Speaker, Innovation Strategist, Author