Call for speakers
The deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
In preparation for its 20th annual conference, Green Marine is seeking speakers to share practical insights and innovations advancing the maritime industry’s green transition. GreenTech 2027 will be held in beautiful Victoria, BC, from Tuesday, June 8 to Thursday, June 10, 2027.
Green Marine invites members of the maritime community to submit presentation proposals on the issues addressed by its 15 performance indicators and on timely topics relevant to its participants, ship owners, ports, the Seaway, terminals, and shipyards. In particular, we welcome case studies highlighting lessons learned from real-world projects undertaken by or in partnership with Green Marine certified participants.
Main topics of interest for GreenTech 2027
GreenTech 2027 marks a milestone: our 20th anniversary!
Two decades ago, the conversation around maritime sustainability looked very different. Today, GreenTech has grown into a leading forum for the industry's most pressing environmental and innovation challenges, and this milestone year gives us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and look forward.
Rather than confining our anniversary to a single retrospective panel, we're inviting this "20 years back, 20 years forward" lens to run through the entire program, from lessons learned to the emerging technologies and partnerships that will define the next 20 years.
Let’s come together, reflect on what we've learned, and co-create what comes next.
Resilience – Energy, Infrastructure, Climate, & Global Uncertainty
The global maritime sector adapts and withstands disruption, whether from climate impacts, energy supply shocks, geopolitical crises, or aging infrastructure. This spans coastal and climate resilience planning, global marine traffic rerouting in response to geopolitical instability, and ship owners' management of emissions targets as they navigate shifting trade routes and regulatory landscapes. It also covers energy resilience and the infrastructure upgrades needed to support new technologies.
Decarbonization & Energy Transition
How can maritime companies navigate shifting policy priorities while holding the line on decarbonization goals? This theme captures the shift toward cleaner power sources and the infrastructure needed to support them. It covers many elements, from shore power and nuclear energy to renewable biodiesel, green shipping corridors, and energy resilience during disruptions.
First Nations & Community Engagement
Indigenous leadership and community partnership are foundational to maritime sustainability. This topic covers First Nations engagement and co-creation models, and explores how shipping companies, port authorities, industry, and shoreline communities can move from consultation toward genuine, shared decision-making. It could also address community and social partnerships through real-world examples of collaborative stewardship in a multi-user marine landscape, where Indigenous rights and ecological protection intersect with recreational, defense, and commercial activity.
Innovation & Technology
How are technologies and systems transforming maritime operations, on both the ship owner and landside fronts? From AI and data governance to terminal-side sustainability upgrades and the new onboard technologies that ship owners are adopting to reduce their environmental footprint. This theme also highlights the role of regional innovation ecosystems, including startups and research hubs, in driving the sector forward.
Ocean Stewardship & Biodiversity
Our coastlines and the species that depend on them are under growing pressure, and the maritime industry has a critical role to play in protecting them. We invite proposals on marine mammal protection strategies, including vessel speed reduction, traffic rerouting, and acoustic monitoring, as well as broader biodiversity conservation efforts along dynamic, multi-use coastlines.
Presentation format
GreenTech 2027 will showcase a dynamic mix of session formats to maximize knowledge sharing. Alongside standard presentations supported by PowerPoint, GreenTech 2027 will place greater emphasis on panel-style sessions. Traditional presentations remain an excellent opportunity to present structured insights and project results, while panel-style sessions will create space for lively discussions, diverse perspectives, and interactive exchanges.
Note: a separate call for posters will soon invite stand‑alone presentations on highly technical or specialized topics, ensuring every innovative idea finds its place in the program.
Conditions to submit a proposal
Eligibility criteria
Green Marine will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
- Interest, relevance and topicality (deals with current and/or local matters)
- Innovation and originality
- Informative content (avoid sales pitches)
- Well-advanced or completed projects and initiatives that can demonstrate concrete results (early-stage or preliminary concepts will not be prioritized)
Agreement
Speakers agree to:
- Confirm their participation to Green Marine staff within two weeks of receiving the speaker confirmation email
- Take part in a short virtual prep meeting on the conference logistics with the moderator of their session (speakers' responsibilities and registration, session format, deadlines, etc.)
- Be available for the conference on both Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and Thursday, June 11, 2027
- Share with Green Marine their PPT or PDF presentation in English or French ( will be offered) by the set deadline. Only PowerPoint or PDF formats are accepted, not Google slides or online slides presentations.
- Respect the time allotted per presentation of approximately 15 to 20 minutes (to be confirmed, depending on the session's format)
- Inform Green Marine rapidly if they must cancel their participation or must be replaced (note that Green Marine reserves the right not to accept a speaker replacement)
- Allow Green Marine to use their name, title, organization, as well as any information provided about their presentation, for conference advertising purposes
Participation
Each accepted presentation comes with one free speaker registration for all conference activities. Up to two speakers per presentation may be allowed, when relevant. The co-presenter will need to pay the regular registration rate. Speakers must pay their travel and accommodation expenses and any other costs related to their participation in the event.
Deadline
The deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, November 15, 2026. Green Marine will announce its decision early 2027. You will receive an email informing you if you have been selected or not at that point. Selected speakers are required to confirm their participation within two weeks of receving the decision email for their presentation to be included in the program. If you have any questions regarding this call for proposals, don't hesitate to contact our team by email at greentech@green-marine.org.
Priority will be given to applications that respect the deadline and meet the eligibility criteria.
Submit a proposal
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