The Oceans Research in Canada Alliance (ORCA) 2023 ‘Together, Let’s Build a Strong Canadian Contribution to the Ocean Decade’ Meeting aims to provide a platform for sharing information, building on existing collaborations and establishing new partnerships across the diverse Canadian ocean community and in support of Canada’s contribution to the Ocean Decade. This event is being hosted by ORCA in partnership, and on location, with the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) Congress being held that same week.

The programming and format will feature:

• Opportunities to share ideas and stimulate collaboration and cooperation across disciplines, sectors, and thematic areas;
• A comprehensive mix of presentations, thematic workshops, and scientific programming;
• Keynote presentations, an interactive panel discussion, Ocean Decade-themed breakout groups, and seven concurrent interactive sessions.
• Active participation of the Ocean Decade Champions and their associated thematic communities of practice.