Join Team Norway at Canadian Ferry Association Conference 2026
20 September 2026 - 22 September 2026
Exhibition
With 180 ferry routes carrying millions of passengers and vehicles annually, Canada represents a significant and growing market. Norway’s strong reputation aligns with the 2026 theme, “Navigating Innovation”.
Invitation
Seeking Expression of Interest (EOI)
Registration deadline: February 23, 2026
Innovation Norway (IN) and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Canada invite Norwegian companies to exhibit as part of a Norwegian Delegation at the Canadian Ferry Association Conference, taking place in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) from September 20–22, 2026.
Why Participate
Participating companies will benefit from:
- Recognition as part of the Norwegian Delegation
- The Norwegian delegation recognised as Gold Sponsor
- A shared booth for the delegation
- Booth space depending on delegation size
- Initial arrangement: four (4) booths, each 8’ x 10’
- One conference pass per person per company
- Access to:
- Three networking receptions
- One gala dinner
- Opportunity to network with key ferry industry stakeholders
- A virtual pre‑conference briefing
Booth & Exhibition Details
- Booth setup includes:
- Black drapes and pipe structure
- A Norway back panel
- Delegates may bring one roll‑up display per company
Participation Fees
Exhibition Fee
- Early bird: NOK 30,000 per company
- After March 1, 2026: NOK 40,000 per company (subject to availability)
- Second person from same company: NOK 10,000
- Optional B2B introductions to 3-5 contacts among ferry operators: NOK 20,000**
**Results are not guaranteed. Innovation Norway will make a formal attempt to secure meetings by providing a brief company profile and requesting meetings.
Sponsorship Visibility
Gold Sponsorship includes:
- A 10‑minute speaking opportunity for Innovation Norway or the Embassy of Norway to introduce the delegation companies during the conference program.
Additional Networking Opportunity
Innovation Norway aims to arrange a private networking event prior to the CFA Welcome Reception at the Residence of the Norwegian Ambassador.
- Subject to availability of the Ambassador and residence
- Small additional cost to cover food and beverages
Practical Information
- Space is limited
- Participation is first come, first served
- The program is subject to sufficient enrollment and change
- Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses
Registration & Contact
To register or express interest, please contact:
Hamid Shirazi
Special Advisor CleanTech & Renewables
Toronto, Canada
Geir Askvik Haugum
Commercial Counsellor / Director Innovation Norway Canada
Ottawa, Canada
Read more about the participating companies here:
Exhibitors
Important conditions
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.