Mari-Tech 2026 Conference & Exhibition – “SKILLED SEAS” – invites members of the global marine engineering community to contribute technical presentations at the conference being held in Victoria, BC on 12-14 May, 2026.
Mari-Tech 2026 actively encourages contributions from post-secondary institutions. Universities, colleges, and technical institutes play a vital role in shaping the future of the marine sector through research, innovation, and the development of the next generation of marine professionals. We seek inputs from faculty, researchers, and students that highlight emerging technologies, applied research projects, or educational initiatives that support the growth and resilience of the marine industry. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase academic work on a global stage and strengthen connections between academia and industry
Key topical areas for Mari-Tech 2026:
The marine sector has many challenges and therefore opportunities. Although not an exclusive list, Mari-Tech 2026 is looking for presentations that align with the conference theme in the following key process and technology areas:
Strategies to improve Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) and In-Service Support (ISS) operations:
Model Based Enterprise (MBE)
AI, Machine Learning, Digitilization
Transitioning through Build, Sea Trials, Operational Phases
Supporting Submarines and Submersibles
Developing and retaining marine worker capacity and competency
Best practices for effectively recruiting new workers
Setting up key infrastructure and knowledgeable supply chains
Hybrid approaches to education and training in support of certification
Vessel and equipment innovation:
Corrosion - winning the battle until replacement provided
Decarbonization - rising to the challenge
Energy handling and storage, including selection of alternate fuels
Regulations - compliance and influencing
Arctic operations - challenges and solutions
Autonomous operations – demonstrating progress
How will the sessions be formatted?
Most Mari-Tech 2025 technical presentations will follow 45 minutes (35-minute presentation, 10-minute Q&A) format
As an enabler for discussion and leveraging our 2024 and 2025 experiences, some presentations may be selected to follow a “lightning presentation” format of 20 minutes, including a 5-minute Q&A
This will include opportunities for Student / Young Professional presentations
Note: the four panel sessions will leverage topics / presenters from submitted abstracts
How to submit an abstract?
Authors are invited to submit their abstract of a maximum of 300 words online by 11:59 PM (ET) October 27, 2025. Abstract must be written in English. Please identify all speakers who will be in person to present.
Target – by 28 November 2025 for notification of selection
Questions regarding submitting an abstract should be directed to the Mari-Tech 2026 program subcommittee. Email: papers@mari-techconference.ca