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Register now for Ocean Innovation 2011: Sustainable Oceans

Written by  Nunavut Research Institute

Register now for the Ocean Innovation 2011: Sustainable Oceans conference in Iqaluit, Nunavut from October 18-21, 2011!

The Ocean Innovation conference and exhibition strives to introduce relevant and often provocative topics centered on the latest innovations in the areas of maritime safety, efficiency of operations and sustainable ocean management. Ocean Innovation is Canada's premiere oceans event, attracting significant national and international interest.

Ocean Innovation 2011 will bring together representatives from Northern communities, scientists, policy makers, and business people to discuss challenges and opportunities pertaining to development of ocean resources, sovereignty, climate change, and maritime infrastructure. The event will be held in Iqaluit, Nunavut and will involve representatives from all parts of the circumpolar region.

This year's exciting agenda includes internationally respected speakers from across the circumpolar world, including:

  • The Hon. Eva Aariak, Premier of Nunavut
  • Peter Kilabuk, Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
  • Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier
  • Aqqaluk Lynge, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)
  • The Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  • Cathy Towtongie, President, Nunavut Tunngavik, Incorporated (NTI)
  • Dr. Jacob Verhoef, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Program
  • Mary Simon, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)

Early Registration Rate Extended

The early registration rate for both delegates and exhibitors has been extended until Wednesday, July 20.

Register online now

Exhibitor List Updated

To view a current list of exhibitors click here.

Exhibit opportunities are still available - register early as space is limited. For more information or to register as an exhibitor, click here.

Continue to visit www.oceaninnovation.ca for the most up to date OI information!

Should you have any questions or inquiries please contact me. We look forward to welcoming you to Ocean Innovation 2011: Sustainable Oceans!

Julie Kavanagh
Conference Coordinator
Marketing & Business Development
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University
P.O Box 4920
St. John's, NL A1C 5R3

Tel: (709) 778 0756
Fax: (709) 778 0793
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www.oceaninnovation.ca

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