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- Event Date: March 19, 2024
- Venue: Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre
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- Event Date: March 19, 2024
- Venue: Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
Begin the day with registration and a networking breakfast, offering attendees the opportunity to mingle and connect.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Official opening of the summit with welcome remarks from ECO Canada, setting the tone for the day’s discussions and objectives.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM - 9:15
Opening Keynote: Initiatives of the Government of Nova Scotia to Strengthen Atlantic Canada’s Blue Economy
A leading figure from the Government of Nova Scotia will highlight challenges and opportunities that exist in maintaining a sustainable Blue Economy.
Keynote Speaker: Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, Government of Nova Scotia
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Charting the Course: Innovation and Technologies Building a Sustainable Blue Economy
A leading figure from the Government of Nova Scotia will highlight how the government is supporting and promoting innovations and technologies in building a sustainable Blue Economy.
Keynote Speaker: Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of Nova Scotia
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker Presentations: Charting the Course: Innovation and Technologies Building a Sustainable blue economy
Innovation and technology play an important role in building a sustainable Blue Economy. Join industry leaders, innovators and visionaries in an engaging and informative session dedicated to exploring role of innovation and technology in advancing sustainable Blue Economy.
Key Highlights:
Offshore Renewable Energy: Learn how offshore renewable energy is evolving and contributing to a sustainable Blue Economy.
Speaker: Anne-Marie Belliveau, Offshore Development Manager of Nova East Wind (Halifax), DP Energy
Innovations to Improve Ocean Health and Sustainability: Learn about innovative initiatives and technologies being developed in Canada to improve ocean health and sustainability.
Speaker: Eric Siegel, Chief Innovation Officer, Ocean Frontier Institute
Moderator: Corinne Lynds, Vice President, Content & Partnerships, Actual Media Inc.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Climate Resilience and Beyond: Navigating Strategies for a Changing Ocean
Panelists discuss strategies and initiatives to enhance climate resilience in coastal areas, focusing on actionable solutions for a changing ocean such as climate change adaptation, preserving biodiversity, flooding, and risk assessment.
Key Highlights
Preserving Biodiversity: Learn about actionable solutions being developed and implemented to preserve biodiversity.
Climate Change Adaptation: Discover infrastructure and technological solutions being developed to prepare coastal areas to address impacts of climate change.
Nature-based Solutions: Learn how nature-based solutions can help build climate resilience in coastal areas and communities.
Moderator: Clarissa Arsenault, Professional Planner, Government of Nova Scotia
Speaker: Amaury Camarena, Head of Coastal Science & Engineering, CBCL Ltd.
Speaker: Shashikant Sarada, Vice President, Offshore Engineering, WSP USA
Speaker: Rosmarie Lohnes, President & CEO, Helping Nature Heal
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect and share insights with other attendees over lunch.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Keynote: Navigating the Blue Horizon: Inspiring a vision for a Sustainable Blue Economy
A leading figure in Blue Economy sector highlights the critical issues facing the ocean economy around the world.
Keynote Speaker: Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker Presentations: Policy and Governance to Support Innovation and International Partnerships
Canada has the world’s longest coastline, and this provides Canada a unique opportunity to be a world leader in developing a sustainable Blue Economy. In this session, experts will focus on the challenges and innovations in policy-making and governance for sustainable ocean management.
Key Highlights
Ambition 2035: What Do We Need to Grow Canada’s Ocean Economy 5x by 2035?
Speaker: Jennifer LaPlante, Chief Investment Officer, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
How can we keep local seafood on our plates while promoting global seafood markets? And should we?
Moderator: Ronnie Noonan-Birch, Science and Policy Manager, Ocean Frontier Institute
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Empowering Coastal Communities and Indigenous Perspectives
Engaging fireside chat about the involvement of coastal communities and Indigenous perspectives in sustainable coastal and marine management.
Speaker: Rebecca Brushett, Founder, Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative (AHOI)
Speaker: Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, Vice President, Professional Services, ECO Canada
Moderator: Corinne Lynds, Vice President, Content & Partnerships, Actual Media Inc.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closing Keynote: Beyond Horizons: Navigating the Blue Economy’s Next Chapter: Skills and Workforce Challenges
Explore the evolving landscape of the Blue Economy, highlighting emerging trends, potential challenges, and opportunities for sustainable growth. The keynote will offer insights into the next phase of the Blue Economy and inspire a forward-thinking approach for future generations.
Speaker: Dr. Sherry Scully, Director, Workforce Development, The PIER
Moderator: Noel Baldwin, Director, Government & Public Affairs, Future Skills Centre
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
Concluding the summit with a summary of key insights, acknowledgments, and a call to action.
Speaker: Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, Vice President, Professional Services, ECO Canada
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Post-Summit Networking Reception
An informal reception providing the final opportunity for networking and discussions on potential collaborations.
- Date: March 19, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
