Canada’s Premier Marine Surveying Conference Live in Hamilton or Online
Join top experts, gain real-world insights, and connect with marine professionals from across Canada and beyond. October 22–23, 2025.
Powered by IIMS Canada — The Global Standard in Marine Surveying
As part of the leading global professional body for marine surveyors, IIMS Canada invites you to a dynamic conference built for connection, learning and industry excellence—open to all marine professionals, no membership required.
Why Attend the IIMS Canada Conference?
One Ticket, A Lifetime of Learning
- Gain Insights from some of the most well-known and professionally respected experts in the marine industry — including commercial and pleasure craft surveying, shipbuilding, insurance, legal, engineering regulatory sectors and more.
- Build meaningful connections with professionals and peers across Canada’s marine community.
- Join in person or online — attend at Hamilton’s Waterfront Centre or connect virtually from anywhere.
- Explore the value of IIMS membership — discover why thousands of surveyors worldwide trust IIMS for credibility, community and career growth.
Our 2 Day Schedule
Speaker details below
Choose Your Ticket
IN PERSON
Only $560.00 for Full 2 Day Event
Experience the IIMS Canada Conference live at the Hamilton Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay St N, Hamilton ON L8L 1H1
October 22–23, 2025
- Seats are limited—secure your ticket now and be part of this landmark 2 day gathering of marine professionals. Dinner option available at the prestigious Royal Hamilton Yacht Club on site. Discount accomodations detailed below at the nearby Sheraton.
VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
Only $395.00 for 2 Day Access
Tune in from anywhere — get full access to the IIMS Canada Conference, live and online.
October 22–23, 2025
Lock in your virtual pass and access expert insights, exclusive content and the full conference experience from wherever you are in the world via ZOOM—immerse yourself in game-changing ideas, powerful connections, and inspiration that lasts long after the final session.
Special Accommodation Rate
The Sheraton hotel is the closest accommodation to the event for out-of-towners and has offered a discount on the rooms for those attending the IIMS Conference.
Booking deadline September 21. 2025.
Our Conference Speakers
An extraordinary group of professionals—from shipyards to boardrooms—coming together to inspire and inform at one landmark event.
Mike Schwarz
CEO, IIMS
Rui Fernandes
Marine Lawyer, Gardiner Roberts LLP
Maciej Rynkiewicz
Standards Developer, ABYC
Robert Bell
President, Applied Precision 3D
Vicki Gruber
Director of Safety & Security
Prem Shankar
Naval Architect, Founder of TheNavalArch
Anu Toor
Lawyer, International Trade & Customs
Mike Wall
Maritime Educator & Author FRINA, CEng, QDR
Ing. Jan Willem de Jong
Managing Director, Neptunus Yachts
Jami Buckley
Naval Architect, Managing Director, BYD
José Luis Duarte
Marine Engineer, Thordon Bearings Inc.
Kamila B. Polus
Vice President of Aon’s Legal and Research Practice Group
Luc Tremblay
Executive Director, Domestic Vessels Regulatory Oversight — Transport Canada
Jordan Elliott
President, Marine Recycling Corporation
Don’t Miss the Marine Event of the Year in Hamilton, Ontario!
SECURE YOUR TICKET NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE.
ABOUT IIMS CANADA
IIMS Canada is the national branch of the International Institute of Marine Surveying—the world’s leading professional body for marine surveyors. As an independent, globally recognized organization, IIMS sets the benchmark for excellence in marine surveying through rigorous education, certification, and industry leadership. Whether you’re focused on yachts, small craft, or commercial vessels, IIMS Canada connects you to a network of experts shaping the future of maritime safety and standards. For more information, visit our website HERE.
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