Ambition 2035 Summit
The Ambition 2035 Summit is coming to Ottawa May 21-23, 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!
Ambition 2035 Summit will feature sessions on:
- Economic Productivity
- Ocean-Space Technology Transfer
- Cross-Border Collaboration
- Supply Chain Diversification
- Defense and Dual-Use
- Scaling Ocean Companies
- Smart Ocean Observation
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.
Agenda: Day 1
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7:30 am – 9:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking
9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 am – 10:00 am The Time is Now. Prioritizing Canada’s Ocean Economy.
Moderator
Kendra MacDonald
CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
John Risley
Chair of the Board of Directors,
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Iain Klugman
CEO, NorthGuide
10:00 am – 10:45 am Roadmap to Ambition: Progress and Next Steps
Craig Haney
Head of Ventures, AltaML
Elisa Oberman
Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada
Adam Fisher
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Development, Government of Nunavut
Rory Francis
CEO, PEI BioAlliance
10:45 am – 11:15 am Canada’s Productivity Challenges and Opportunities
Gina Pecore
CEO, Genoa Design
Alain Francq
Director, Innovation and Technology, Conference Board of Canada
Jay Khosla
Executive Director, Economic and Energy Policy, Public Policy Forum
11:15 am – 11:30 am Break
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Thriving, Resilient, and Inclusive Communities
Cassandra Dorrington
CEO, CAMSC
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Space-Ocean Technology Transfer
Mike Greenley
CEO, MDA Space
Dr. Fritz Stahr
CTO, Open Ocean Robotics
Sarah McLean
Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Maritime Launch Services
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm Canada’s Role in a Changing Global Economy
Dr. Fred Olayele
Economist, Professor, and Innovation Strategy Leader
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Building International Collaboration Platforms
Ruben Eiras
Secretary-General of Fórum Oceano
Ann Carpenter
CEO, Braid Theory
David Golding
Head of Global Innovation Partnerships, Innovate UK
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Strategies to Diversify Supply Chains
Paul Topping
Director, Regulatory and Environmental Affairs,
Chamber of Marine Commerce
Tamara Sone
Senior Policy Analyst – Science and Research Sector, ISED
3:05 pm – 3:45 pm Emerging Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Eric Enno Tamm
CEO, ThisFish
Laurel West
Vice-President Operations & Partnerships, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Dual-use Technology Innovation
Matthew Clancey
Program Director, DIANA, COVE
Michael Nelson
CEO, TACTIQL
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Ambition 2035 Awards Announcement
Ambition 2035 Awards
Investment Partner
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Day One Closing
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Evening Reception
Agenda: Day 2
Thursday, May 22, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental breakfast and networking
8:30 am – 9:00 am Opening Plenary: How Will AI Shape the Ocean Economy?
Jennifer LaPlante
Chief Growth and Investment Officer, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Craig Haney
Head of Ventures, AltaML
Kevin Bryan
Founder, All Day TA, and Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Sophie LeDrew
Senior Advisor, Partnerships, Mila
9:00 am – 9:20 am Leveraging AI in the Arctic
Leslie Canavera
CEO, PolArctic
9:20 am – 9:40 pm Innovation for Climate Action
Anya White
CEO and Scientific Director,
Ocean Frontier Institute
9:40 am – 10:45 am Smart Ocean Observation
10:45 am – 11:15 am Commercialization and Economic Opportunity of Blue Bioeconomy
Shelley King
CEO, Natural Products Canada
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Keynote: Reimagine the Future
Shawn Kanungo
Innovation Strategist and Bestselling Author
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Bridging the Private Investment Gap
Simon Olivier
Lead Cycle H2O Fund
Ann Carpenter
CEO, Braid Theory
Matt Stanley
Partner, Climate Tech Fund, BDC
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Scaling an Ocean Business – Learn From Successful Founders
Dragan Tutic
CEO & Founder, Oneka Technologies
3:00 pm – 4:45 pm IP and Cyber Security
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Day Two Closing
Agenda: Day 3
Friday, May 23, 2025
7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental breakfast and networking
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Optional thematic workshops and roundtable discussions
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking
Meet the
Ambition 2035
Igniters
These ecosystem partners are conveners, subject matter experts, and champions of Ambition 2035. Connect with Igniters at the Ambition 2035 Summit to engage with and learn more about Canada’s ocean economy from coast to coast to coast!
Ambition 2035
Resources
