Industry
The Dock Market
2026 SCHEDULE
(Subject to Change)
All sessions will take place on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the
ZWICKER BUILDING - 146 BLUENOSE AVE, LUNENBURG.
Note: there is an elevator available for participants.
All times Atlantic (AT)
Any questions - please ontact: stewartmyoung@gmail.com
Friday, September 25
8:30am - Coffee and conversation (informal)
9:00am - Presentations from Decision Makers
10:45am - BREAK (30 min)
11:15am - Panel: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities
12:00pm - LUNCH (Explore the town)
1:15pm - Presentations from Decision Makers
2:00pm - Panel - Creative Ways to Showcase Your Docs
2:45pm - BREAK (15 min)
3:00pm - The Dock Market 1-TO-1 meetings*
5:00pm - Industry Cruise #1 onboard the Eastern Star**
8:00pm - 11:00pm - Friday Showcase After-Party at Lightship Brewery
*Pre-registration required.
**By invitation only due to limited space.
Saturday, September 26
8:30am - Coffee and Conversation (informal)
9:00am - Presentations from Decision Makers
10:30am - The Launch 2026 Pitch Contest
12:00pm - INDUSTRY LUNCH (provided on the 2nd floor of the Zwicker Building)
1:15pm - Presentations by Decision Makers
2:00pm - Case Study: Modern Whore, A Crave Original documentary
2:45pm - BREAK (15 min)
3:00pm - The Dock Market 1-TO-1 meetings*
5:00pm - Industry Cruise #2 onboard the Eastern Star**
8:00pm - 11:00pm - Industry event - DOC Atlantic Breakthrough - Momentum Reception (Tide & Trail Outfitters)
*Pre-registration required.
**By invitation only due to limited space.
Sunday, September 27
8:30am - Coffee and conversation (informal)
9:15am - Presentations by Decision Makers
10:00am - Panel - Documentary Ethics
10:45am - BREAK (15 min)
11:00am - Presentations by Decision Makers
11:15am - The View from Here: Veteran Doc Makers Share Their Tips
12:00pm - 3:00pm - The conference wraps at noon but you are invited to stick around for more informal conversations.
