Where the Industry Connects
Helm Conference is the one week a year when the operators, dispatchers, engineers, and crew managers who run Helm CONNECT are all in the same building — along with the team that builds it.
You'll get hands-on time with what's new, candid conversations with industry leaders about where things are going, and a hallway full of people who have unique perspectives on the challenges you deal with daily.
Get Hands On
Open stations, real screens, and the product managers and developers who make Helm CONNECT. Go at your own pace and ask whatever you want.
Hear from the Industry
Leaders and partners from across maritime operations on crew availability, compliance load, aging fleets, how they're getting more done with the same headcount, what AI means for them, and much more.
Meet your people
The thing everyone says is the best part. Networking with peers, in an authentic and relaxed setting that fosters real relationships.
New this year: the Helm Science Fair
On the afternoon of day one, we're filling a room with open stations covering new features in Helm CONNECT, and putting the product managers and developers who built them right next to the screens.
No fixed schedule. no rigid agenda. Go where you want, see what you care about, and ask questions directly to the person who built it.
Where the industry moves forward
Helm Conference 2026 will take place at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, BC. With its unforgettable charm and fascinating history, this hotel is the crown jewel of the city and the perfect backdrop for Helm Conference.
Rooms are limited and expected to sell out, so book your room now.
Learn from practical, hard-hitting, and engaging sessions that will leave you armed and inspired to help your company grow.
Receive advanced, hands-on training to take your Helm CONNECT usage and performance to the next level.
Get an inside look at what’s coming up in Helm CONNECT and how it can help improve your business.
Meet the team behind Helm CONNECT and provide feedback on the product so we can learn and grow together.
Be involved in the maritime industry community and meet with other industry leaders who strive for excellence in their respective fields.
Have an amazing time during the whole thing – nobody said that conferences shouldn’t be fun!