Ocean Tech Open House
Experience Victoria's Ocean Tech Ecosystem With A Live Water Demonstration and Innovation Showcase!
Join some of British Columbia’s leading marine innovators in downtown Victoria, BC for an interactive set of open houses, technology demonstrations, refreshments and networking. We'll start with an open house and dockside demonstration at Open Ocean Robotics (12-2pm) then move to the COAST Ocean Innovation Hub (4-6pm) for a networking session and panel discussion with some of BC's top ocean tech companies.
Detailed Schedule
12-2pm: USVs for MRV: Lunch, Tour of Open Ocean Robotics, and Waterfront Demonstration
Join Open Ocean Robotics for an exclusive showcase of our MRV Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) technology and its critical role in Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Get an up-close look at the two USVs currently being built for customers in ocean CDR and see firsthand how they are revolutionizing autonomous ocean data collection.
Enjoy a casual lunch while exploring how advanced robotics and real-time analytics are driving climate solutions. Experience a live USV demonstration, witness real-time data streaming, and engage with our team of experts.
What to Expect:
✅ Live on-water demonstration of real-time ocean data collection
✅ Interactive Q&A with engineers and industry experts
✅ Networking over pizza & refreshments
Join us to discover how autonomous technology is shaping the future of ocean CDR—from lunch to launch!
4-6pm: Ocean Tech Open House and Panel Discussion on Joint Innovation and the Future of Marine Data
👋 4pm: Open House at the COAST Ocean Innovation Hub
Local innovators, global reach: Step into the 7,000 square foot COAST Ocean Innovation Hub to mingle and make connections over refreshments with our local ecosystem of ocean entrepreneurs–many of whom are setting the bar around the world for top-tier work in fields like ocean data, and marine sensor technologies.
🌊 5pm: Joint Innovation and the Future of Marine Data—Panel Discussion with Open Ocean Robotics, Rockland Scientific and Open Waters Solar
Three companies, diverse technologies, and one shared vision. How three of BC's top ocean tech innovators have woven their work together to achieve new heights in ocean data collection and analysis.
Speakers:
Julie Angus, Co-founder and CEO, Open Ocean Robotics
Fabian Wolk, President and Co-founder, Rockland Scientific
Simon Angus, Founder and CEO, Open Waters Solar
We are thrilled to announce that Kendra MacDonald, CEO of OSC, will be moderating our evening panel, “Joint Innovation and the Future of Marine Data”.
🎟 Have your e-ticket ready for check-in at the COAST Ocean Innovation Hub. All attendees will receive a $40 voucher toward our co-working offerings and be entered into a prize draw.
If you’re unable to attend, please let us know by email at ffenijn@canadacoast.ca, so we can adjust the catering orders and accommodate those on the waitlist. We hope to see everyone there!