What do you call a business investment showcase in New Brunswick? Lobster Tank—and it’s happening this November at 2026 Tourism Congress. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada is looking for people with tourism business ideas to participate!

What is Lobster Tank?

Inspired by Dragon’s Den, Lobster Tank will select tourism businesses and entrepreneurs to pitch an idea, business or initiative to a panel of experienced business and investment leaders. The goal is to showcase great ideas from across Canada while giving participants meaningful feedback, exposure and connections that can help move their ideas forward. 

This is your no-risk chance to present, learn from the pros, and master how to turn your concept into future capital!

Application deadline: October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

For more information or to apply, visit https://tiac-aitc.ca/Lobster_Tank.html.

2026 Tourism Congress

The Tourism Congress is a national conference that brings together tourism operators, industry associations, government representatives and other tourism leaders from across Canada. It features keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking opportunities and sessions focused on industry priorities, challenges and growth opportunities.

The 2026 theme is “ACCESS: Unlocking Canada’s Tourism Advantage.”

Date: November 17–19, 2026
Location: Fredericton Convention Centre | Fredericton, New Brunswick

For more information or to register, visit https://tiac-aitc.ca/TIAC_s_Tourism_Congress.html.