The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is leading a Canadian delegation at the Ocean Business 2023 in Southampton, United Kingdom from April 18 to 20. Ocean Business 2023 is a global exhibition and training forum that will showcase over 300 manufacturers and service providers of ocean science and technology.
Sixteen Atlantic Canadian businesses are exhibiting in the Canada Pavilion. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, is joining the Newfoundland and Labrador contingent, which will consist of eight exhibitors, seven attendees, and one start-up. Exhibitors from Newfoundland and Labrador include Compusult Ltd, eDNATec Inc., eSonar Inc., Genoa Design, GRi Simulations Inc., Rutter Inc., Seashore Maritime Services and SubC Imaging. The Provincial Government is contributing $28,000 in travel stipends for the provincial contingent.
As mission organizers, the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology is overseeing the project management of trade show bookings and pavilion construction, as well as facilitating educational and networking events for Canadian delegates. The department is also providing on-the-ground support at the event for the broader national delegation of an additional 22 companies and support organizations. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Government of Nova Scotia are also supporting this initiative.
Over 4,500 individuals from nearly 70 countries are attending this key ocean technology show, which combines global business networking opportunities with the top ocean science innovators, along with educational and training sessions.
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“Our government has identified ocean tech as a priority for the province. We want to capitalize on the projected growth in the global ocean economy, to propel our province’s ocean tech sector forward. The Ocean Business 2023 conference is one of the largest and most important ocean science and technology events of the year, and we are pleased to support the provincial delegation as they connect with some of the industry’s brightest minds.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
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