The Canadian Hydrographic Conference 2026 will take place from April 27 to 30, 2026 in Montréal, bringing together Canada’s hydrographic community at a time of growing global demand for accurate and authoritative marine geospatial data.

Hydrography plays a critical role in safe navigation, climate adaptation, coastal management, and marine infrastructure planning. The conference provides a national forum for the exchange of applied research, operational experience, and technological innovation that supports these priorities. It also strengthens collaboration between government, industry, and academia, reinforcing Canada’s contribution to international hydrographic practice.

The hydrospatial perspective emphasizes the wet side of geomatics, focusing on the collection, management, and application of geospatial data in marine, coastal, and inland water environments.

Hosting the conference in Canada is particularly significant given the country’s extensive coastlines, major inland waterways, and increasing responsibilities in Arctic and coastal regions. Montréal offers a strong maritime legacy, access to the St Lawrence Seaway, and a well established geospatial and research ecosystem, making it an appropriate and effective setting for this national conference.

Additional information on participation and registration is available at chc2026.org.