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
Senior Advisor CleanTech & Renewables
Toronto, Canada
Geir Askvik Haugum
Trade Counsellor, Innovation Norway, Canada
Ottawa, Canada
