International conference to focus on ocean technology opportunities
September 12, 2014 – St. John’s, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Newfoundland and Labrador will build on its international reputation for ocean innovation and expertise as it welcomes over 1000 research, science, industry and academic experts from around the world from September 14-19 for OCEANS’14. This international forum will present the latest research results, ideas, developments and applications in oceanic engineering and marine technology, and will showcase the province’s ocean technology capabilities, institutions and knowledge. The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced federal support for the event.
Jointly sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Oceanic Engineering Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE/OES), OCEANS’14 will feature over 350 technical papers related to various oceans themes along with a business oriented trade show with 150 local and international exhibitors. This year’s conference theme is “Oceans: Where Challenge Becomes Opportunity.”
Quick Facts:
- The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Business Development Program, is investing $99,595 to assist organizers in hosting the event in the province.
- Through the International Business Development Agreement (IBDA), a federal/provincial agreement between the Government of Canada (ACOA; Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada; and Industry Canada) and the four provincial governments in Atlantic Canada, the Government of Canada will contribute $42,500 to assist the Atlantic Canadian delegation in meeting new international business partners at the event.
- OCEANS’14 will provide an opportunity for the Newfoundland and Labrador ocean technology sector to highlight its institutional infrastructure, new technologies and business capabilities to international firms and institutions.
- NL is home to an established ocean tech sector with 17 institutions and close to 500 private and public sector researchers actively involved in ocean tech R&D, contributing well over $500 million to the provincial economy.
Quotes:
“Our Government is committed to investing in initiatives that help promote and strengthen ocean technology in Atlantic Canada, which in turn fuels economic growth. OCEANS’14 will showcase the ocean technology cluster in Newfoundland and Labrador and promote it as a global leader in the ocean technology industry.”
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (ACOA)
“Bordered by three oceans and boasting the longest coastline in the world, Canada is undeniably a maritime country. Despite often harsh environments, marine transportation, fisheries, and oil and gas are among the mainstays of our economy. In that light, Canada epitomizes the theme of this year’s OCEANS’14 conference -- Oceans: Where Challenge Becomes Opportunity.”
Dwight House, General Chair, OCEANS’14
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Julie Afonso
Acting Director, Public Affairs
ACOA NL
709-772-2984
Cathy Hogan
Project Manager, OCEANS’14
709-740-5842
