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SUMMARY:Regional Member Exchange & Mixer | Victoria\, British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Calling all British Columbia Marine Renewables Canada members! \nJoin fellow members and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) in Victoria for a Regional Member Exchange & Mixer – featuring updates from the MRC team\, discussion on regional priorities\, and insights from industry leaders working to advance marine renewable energy in British Columbia. \nJoin fellow MRC members to: \n→ Hear about opportunities for marine renewable energy in British Columbia\, with: \n\n\n\nKymm Girgulis\, Sector Lead\, Transportation Key Account Management\, BC Hydro\n\n\n\n→ Engage in a member discussion on opportunities\, challenges\, and solutions in the sector\, led by: \n\n\n\nJonathan Robinson\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Marine Renewables Canada\nClaire Kleinknecht\, Research & Engagement Office\, Marine Renewables Canada\n\n\n\n→ Network with the COAST team and organizations advancing the sector\, and attend the COAST Innovation Challenge announcement \nPlus\, an informal networking mixer will take place after the roundtable\, providing a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and sector partners! \nThese events are exclusive to MRC members. \nRegistration is required – in-person only. \n— \nDate: April 15\, 2026 \nTime: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT | Networking mixer to follow \nLocation: COAST Innovation Hub\, 517 Herald Street\, Victoria\, BC
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/regional-member-exchange-mixer-victoria-british-columbia/
LOCATION:COAST Innovation Hub\, 517 Herald Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Social on the Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Every summer\, Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) holds a summer event to bring its members and the broader ocean and energy industries together for an evening of networking and catching up on progress and opportunities in the sector. \nThis year we’re back on the historic Tall Ship Silva. It will be an evening of networking\, live music\, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments\, and great company with fellow MRC members and industry peers — all while enjoying a scenic cruise around Halifax Harbour. \n📆 August 13\, 2025 \n⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM AT \n📍The Tall Ship Silva | Cable Wharf\, 1751 Lower Water Street\, Halifax NS  \nExplore our available sponsorship opportunities by clicking the button below. \n \nFor more information or to discuss how you can get involved\, please contact Amanda White at amanda@marinerenewables.ca.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/summer-social-on-the-harbour/
LOCATION:The Tall Ship Silva ~ Cable Wharf\, Halifax Waterfront\, 1751 Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T170000
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SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Supply Chain Information Session | Sydney\, Unama'ki - Cape Breton
DESCRIPTION:Join Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) for a free in-person information session on May 28th in conjunction with the Port of Sydney’s Port Days focused on opportunities in offshore wind spurred from regional and global development. \nAs offshore wind development advances globally and in Atlantic Canada\, Unama’ki – Cape Breton is emerging as a region of significant interest. With areas in the region’s offshore identified as priority areas for offshore wind activity—and the region’s advantages in port infrastructure\, strong marine capabilities\, and skilled workforce\, Unama’ki – Cape Breton is well-positioned to play a central role in this growing industry. \nThrough presentations and discussion\, this session will explore findings from the Atlantic Canada Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment\, commissioned by MRC and led by Xodus Group. The study outlines supply chain needs\, gaps\, and opportunities for local businesses to engage in the growing offshore and onshore wind sector. \nParticipants will also learn how MRC is supporting supply chain growth through targeted initiatives and international business development activities that help companies build capacity\, access new markets\, and establish strategic partnerships. \nInformation Session Highlights \n\nThe Global and Regional Outlook: Gain perspective on the current status of offshore wind development worldwide\, and how Canada and the region fit into the picture.\nSupply Chain Needs & Opportunities: Understand where gaps exist\, what capabilities are required\, and where local suppliers can get involved.\nStrategic Pathways for Development: Explore key recommendations from the supply chain assessment on how to strengthen local participation\, grow the workforce\, and expand capabilities.\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\nLocal suppliers\, service providers\, business leaders\, and organizations with existing expertise in renewable energy\, ocean industries\, or those looking to expand into the industry.\nCommunity leaders involved in renewable energy and economic development.\nIndigenous businesses and communities looking to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing offshore wind energy market.\n\n\nThis information session is presented by MRC\, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Partnership\, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Regional Enterprise Network\, and the Port of Sydney.The Information session is free to attend and open to anyone interested in joining\, but seating is limited. We encourage you to register for the event to reserve a seat and to receive any updates for the event.  \n\n\nPlease register below to attend 👇
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/offshore-wind-supply-chain-information-session-sydney-cape-breton/
LOCATION:NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus\, 500 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20250312T234310Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Wind Energy  Supply Chain Information Session & Mixer | St. John's\, NL
DESCRIPTION:Interested in new business and job opportunities in Atlantic Canada’s growing wind energy sector?   \n\nAs Atlantic Canada’s offshore and onshore wind sector grows\, so do the opportunities for local suppliers\, businesses\, and communities to participate in projects and reap the benefits. There’s never been a better time to learn more about how to get involved in the region’s wind energy development. \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) for an in-person information session in St. John’s to explore the results of the Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment\, led by Xodus Group and a team of local consultants. Sessions will provide a comprehensive look into the future of both offshore and onshore wind energy development in Atlantic Canada and what supplies and services are required to meet growing project demand. With a focus on enhancing local capabilities\, these information sessions will address key questions and opportunities for businesses and communities in the region. Following the session\, join us for the MRC Mixer at 5:00 pm — a great opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with others in the industry. Open to both members and non-members. \nInformation Session Highlights  \n\nThe Future of Offshore and Onshore Wind: Explore the exciting growth potential of wind energy in Atlantic Canada\, from the highly promising offshore wind sector to the expanding onshore wind projects.\n\n\nSupply Chain Gaps & Opportunities: Understand the strengths\, challenges\, and gaps in the current wind energy supply chain and what it takes to develop a robust and competitive local industry.\n\n\nStrategies for Local Involvement: Learn how your business or community can engage in the burgeoning wind energy sector and maximize local benefits from both offshore and onshore wind projects.\n\n\nPathways for Development: Discover actionable strategies to close the supply chain gaps\, build strong partnerships\, and expand workforce capacity to meet the demands of future wind energy projects.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?  \n\nLocal suppliers and service providers with existing expertise in renewable energy or those looking to expand into the industry.\n\n\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations interested in supporting the growth of wind energy.\n\n\nGovernment officials\, policymakers\, and community leaders involved in renewable energy development.\n\n\nIndigenous businesses and communities looking to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing offshore and onshore wind energy markets.\n\nInformation sessions are presented by MRC\, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)\, Nova Scotia Department of Energy\, and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation. \n  \nMRC Mixers – Join us after the sessions for some networking!   \nOnce the information sessions wrap up\, join us at 5:00 PM for an informal mixer at Wooden Walls Distilling (140 Harbour Drive\, St. John’s). Open to both MRC members and non-members\, this is a perfect chance to connect with industry leaders\, fellow professionals\, and key stakeholders in a relaxed and welcoming environment and continue the conversation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle and make meaningful connections! \nMixer registration is available when registering for information sessions. \n  \nThe Information session and MRC Mixer are open to anyone interested in attending. Registration is required\, with a cost to attend the Mixer. If you wish to attend both\, please register for the ‘Supply Chain Information Session + Networking Mixer’ ticket option. 
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/atlantic-canada-wind-energy-supply-chain-information-session-st-johns-nl/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre\, 120 new Gower St.\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C 6K4
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Wind Energy Supply Chain Information Session | Charlottetown\, PEI
DESCRIPTION:Interested in new business and job opportunities in Atlantic Canada’s growing wind energy sector?   \n\nAs Atlantic Canada’s offshore and onshore wind sector grows\, so do the opportunities for local suppliers\, businesses\, and communities to participate in projects and reap the benefits. There’s never been a better time to learn more about how to get involved in the region’s wind energy development. \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) for an in-person information session in Charlottetown to explore the results of the Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment\, led by Xodus Group and a team of local consultants. Sessions will provide a comprehensive look into the future of both offshore and onshore wind energy development in Atlantic Canada and what supplies and services are required to meet growing project demand. With a focus on enhancing local capabilities\, these information sessions will address key questions and opportunities for businesses and communities in the region. \nAfter the information session\, there will be an opportunity for some informal networking starting at 5:00 PM. \nInformation Session Highlights  \n\nThe Future of Offshore and Onshore Wind: Explore the exciting growth potential of wind energy in Atlantic Canada\, from the highly promising offshore wind sector to the expanding onshore wind projects.\n\n\nSupply Chain Gaps & Opportunities: Understand the strengths\, challenges\, and gaps in the current wind energy supply chain and what it takes to develop a robust and competitive local industry.\n\n\nStrategies for Local Involvement: Learn how your business or community can engage in the burgeoning wind energy sector and maximize local benefits from both offshore and onshore wind projects.\n\n\nPathways for Development: Discover actionable strategies to close the supply chain gaps\, build strong partnerships\, and expand workforce capacity to meet the demands of future wind energy projects.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?  \n\nLocal suppliers and service providers with existing expertise in renewable energy or those looking to expand into the industry.\n\n\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations interested in supporting the growth of wind energy.\n\n\nGovernment officials\, policymakers\, and community leaders involved in renewable energy development.\n\n\nIndigenous businesses and communities looking to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing offshore and onshore wind energy markets.\n\nInformation sessions are presented by MRC\, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)\, Nova Scotia Department of Energy\, and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation. \nThe Information session is open to anyone interested in attending. Registration is required.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/atlantic-canada-wind-energy-supply-chain-information-session-charlottetown-pei/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Prince Edward\, 18 Queen St\, Charlottetown\, PE\, C1A 4A1
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20250312T233211Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Wind Energy Supply Chain Information Session & Mixer | Saint John\, NB
DESCRIPTION:Interested in new business and job opportunities in Atlantic Canada’s growing wind energy sector?   \n\nAs Atlantic Canada’s offshore and onshore wind sector grows\, so do the opportunities for local suppliers\, businesses\, and communities to participate in projects and reap the benefits. There’s never been a better time to learn more about how to get involved in the region’s wind energy development. \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) for an in-person information session in Saint John to explore the results of the Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment\, led by Xodus Group and a team of local consultants. Sessions will provide a comprehensive look into the future of both offshore and onshore wind energy development in Atlantic Canada and what supplies and services are required to meet growing project demand. With a focus on enhancing local capabilities\, these information sessions will address key questions and opportunities for businesses and communities in the region. Following the session\, join us for the MRC Mixer at 5:00 pm — a great opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with others in the industry. Open to both members and non-members. \nInformation Session Highlights  \n\nThe Future of Offshore and Onshore Wind: Explore the exciting growth potential of wind energy in Atlantic Canada\, from the highly promising offshore wind sector to the expanding onshore wind projects.\n\n\nSupply Chain Gaps & Opportunities: Understand the strengths\, challenges\, and gaps in the current wind energy supply chain and what it takes to develop a robust and competitive local industry.\n\n\nStrategies for Local Involvement: Learn how your business or community can engage in the burgeoning wind energy sector and maximize local benefits from both offshore and onshore wind projects.\n\n\nPathways for Development: Discover actionable strategies to close the supply chain gaps\, build strong partnerships\, and expand workforce capacity to meet the demands of future wind energy projects.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?  \n\nLocal suppliers and service providers with existing expertise in renewable energy or those looking to expand into the industry.\n\n\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations interested in supporting the growth of wind energy.\n\n\nGovernment officials\, policymakers\, and community leaders involved in renewable energy development.\n\n\nIndigenous businesses and communities looking to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing offshore and onshore wind energy markets.\n\nInformation sessions are presented by MRC\, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)\, Nova Scotia Department of Energy\, and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation. \n  \nMRC Mixers – Join us after the sessions for some networking!   \nOnce the information sessions wrap up\, join us at 5:00 PM for an informal mixer at Saint John Ale House (1 Market Square\, Saint John). Open to both MRC members and non-members\, this is a perfect chance to connect with industry leaders\, fellow professionals\, and key stakeholders in a relaxed and welcoming environment and continue the conversation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle and make meaningful connections! \nMixer registration is available when registering for information sessions. \n  \nThe Information session and MRC Mixer are open to anyone interested in attending. Registration is required\, with a cost to attend the Mixer. If you wish to attend both\, please register for the ‘Supply Chain Information Session + Mixer’ ticket option. 
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/atlantic-canada-wind-energy-supply-chain-information-session-saint-john-new-brunswick/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel Saint John\, 39 King St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 4W3
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Wind Energy Supply Chain Information Session & Mixer | Halifax\, NS
DESCRIPTION:Interested in new business and job opportunities in Atlantic Canada’s growing wind energy sector?   \n\nAs Atlantic Canada’s offshore and onshore wind sector grows\, so do the opportunities for local suppliers\, businesses\, and communities to participate in projects and reap the benefits. There’s never been a better time to learn more about how to get involved in the region’s wind energy development. \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) for an in-person information session in Halifax to explore the results of the Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment\, led by Xodus Group and a team of local consultants. Sessions will provide a comprehensive look into the future of both offshore and onshore wind energy development in Atlantic Canada and what supplies and services are required to meet growing project demand. With a focus on enhancing local capabilities\, these information sessions will address key questions and opportunities for businesses and communities in the region. Following the session\, join us for the MRC Mixer at 5:00 pm — a great opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with others in the industry. Open to both members and non-members. \nInformation Session Highlights  \n\nThe Future of Offshore and Onshore Wind: Explore the exciting growth potential of wind energy in Atlantic Canada\, from the highly promising offshore wind sector to the expanding onshore wind projects.\n\n\nSupply Chain Gaps & Opportunities: Understand the strengths\, challenges\, and gaps in the current wind energy supply chain and what it takes to develop a robust and competitive local industry.\n\n\nStrategies for Local Involvement: Learn how your business or community can engage in the burgeoning wind energy sector and maximize local benefits from both offshore and onshore wind projects.\n\n\nPathways for Development: Discover actionable strategies to close the supply chain gaps\, build strong partnerships\, and expand workforce capacity to meet the demands of future wind energy projects.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?  \n\nLocal suppliers and service providers with existing expertise in renewable energy or those looking to expand into the industry.\n\n\nBusiness leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations interested in supporting the growth of wind energy.\n\n\nGovernment officials\, policymakers\, and community leaders involved in renewable energy development.\n\n\nIndigenous businesses and communities looking to explore new opportunities in the rapidly growing offshore and onshore wind energy markets.\n\nInformation sessions are presented by MRC\, with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)\, Nova Scotia Department of Energy\, and Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation. \n  \nMRC Mixers – Join us after the sessions for some networking!   \nOnce the information sessions wrap up\, join us at 5:00 PM for an informal mixer at the Stubborn Goat Gastropub (1580 Argyle St\, Halifax). Open to both MRC members and non-members\, this is a perfect chance to connect with industry leaders\, fellow professionals\, and key stakeholders in a relaxed and welcoming environment and continue the conversation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle and make meaningful connections! \nMixer registration is available when registering for information sessions. \n The Information session and MRC Mixer are open to anyone interested in attending. Registration is required\, with a cost to attend the Mixer. If you wish to attend both\, please register for the ‘Supply Chain Information Session + Mixer’ ticket option. 
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/atlantic-canada-wind-energy-supply-chain-information-session-halifax-ns/
LOCATION:Marriott Harbourfront Hotel\, 1919 Upper Water St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3J5
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert Webinar 6 | Connecting the Dots: Planning for Offshore Wind Electricity
DESCRIPTION:Imagine this: offshore wind turbines are spinning off Canada’s Atlantic coast\, generating clean energy that’s transmitted to shore via subsea cables… but then what? Where does that energy go? Who’s buying it and how do we get it to them efficiently\, equitably\, and cost-effectively?   \nOffshore wind energy has many potential applications\, but in the next edition of MRC’s Ask an Expert\, we’ll focus on how to connect it to the grid. This is a complex issue involving numerous stakeholders and jurisdictions. Addressing it will require taking a hard look at Canada’s current transmission infrastructure and interprovincial electricity policies\, but doing so is vital to the success of our offshore wind industry.   \nWe’re excited to welcome transmission expert and grid guru\, Philip Duguay\, to lead this discussion. His expertise will guide us through the key challenges and opportunities in this area. Join us and gain valuable insights into the path forward for Canada’s offshore wind industry!   \nMeet the Speaker 👇  \nPhilip is a co-founder and advisor to the Northeast Grid Planning Forum\, a non-profit advocacy initiative led by Nergica and the US-based Acadia Center. He works as Vice President of Business Development for Grid United\, incubating new transmission initiatives based out of Montreal\, Québec. Phil works with Grid United’s various in-house subject matter experts and external consultants to develop interregional transmission projects across North America\, with a focus on Canada-US and intra-provincial projects. As a proud dual citizen of Canada and the US\, Phil interfaces with utilities\, regulators\, state/provincial and federal officials on both sides of the border\, as well as First Nations and community leaders\, to foster collaboration and to achieve broad support for interregional transmission projects and policies.  
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/ask-an-expert-webinar-6-connecting-the-dots-planning-for-offshore-wind-electricity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250220T150000
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CREATED:20250114T123519Z
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SUMMARY:A Newfoundland Conversation: Working with Mi'kmaq Communities in Canada's Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Registration information: \n\nFree for students and Indigenous community members\n$25 for all other attendees (with proceeds contributing towards the 2025 Indigenous youth expedition on the Polar Prince)\n\nNOTE – Registration and networking are from 12pm to 1pm\, with the event beginning at 1pm.  Light refreshments will be provided
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/a-newfoundland-conversation-working-with-mikmaq-communities-in-canadas-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Hampton Hall\, 155 Ridge Road\, St. John's\, NL\, A1C 5R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20240527T233228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T203637Z
UID:18743-1732003200-1732208400@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s marine renewable energy industry is embarking on an exciting chapter. These upcoming years will be pivotal in ensuring our offshore wind\, tidal\, wave\, and river current resources play a major role in achieving net zero goals and building the blue economy.   \nThis year\, Marine Renewables Canada’s 2024 Conference will set the stage for how we come together to build this new industry in Canada and continue work towards establishing a thriving marine renewable energy sector for generations to come. Over the course of two days\, industry leaders and experts will provide insight on market opportunities\, current industry activity and progress\, and work underway to enable sector growth.   \n👉 More information & Registration is available on our conference website
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Harbourfront Hotel\, 1919 Upper Water St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3J5
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20231219T222208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T191220Z
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SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Supply Chain Forum + Summer Social - August 15\, 2024 | Halifax\, Nova Scotia
DESCRIPTION:Join Marine Renewables Canada for our annual summer event\, taking place on August 15th in Halifax & Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia! This year\, attendees can benefit from two events in one day – an afternoon business and supply chain forum followed by an evening summer social and lobster dinner. \nOffshore Wind Supply Chain Forum \n1:00 – 5:00 PM – The Marriott Harbourfront Hotel | Halifax\, Nova Scotia  \nWith Atlantic Canada in the early phases of establishing an offshore wind industry\, it is the optimal time to focus on building a strong and competitive supply chain to support industry needs. Achieving our offshore wind ambitions will require a concerted and collaborative effort amongst many entities. Canada has the advantage of many experienced suppliers that have worked in offshore and marine industries for decades\, with some already working in the international offshore wind market. It’s time to capitalize on those strengths and establish a path forward to growing a sustainable offshore wind industry.  \n Marine Renewables Canada’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain Forum is aimed at supporting businesses\, organizations\, and communities with interests in participating in the offshore wind market at home and abroad. Interested in participating in the offshore wind supply chain\, but need some basic information to get started? Already active in offshore wind\, but want to learn more about the growing opportunity in Canada? This forum will cover those key questions and more.   \nJoin us as we collectively work towards catalyzing Canada’s offshore wind industry and realizing new opportunities for business growth and local benefits!  \n \n\nSummer Social & Lobster Dinner on the Lake – SOLD OUT\n6:00 – 9:00 PM – Mic Mac Aquatic Club | Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia  \nMRC’s annual summer networking event is taking place on the beautiful Lake Banook! Our Summer Social on the Lake is a perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues and make new connections. Join us for an evening of networking\, lobster (or chicken)\, a live band and fun activities by the lake! \n\nSponsorship Opportunities \nExplore our sponsorship package here for a comprehensive overview of our sponsorship offerings and benefits.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/offshore-wind-supply-chain-forum-summer-social-august-15-2024-halifax-nova-scotia/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20221213T114242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T195844Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada 2023 Conference - December 4-6\, Ottawa ON
DESCRIPTION:***Online conference registration is now closed.  Registrations can still be done onsite at the Delta Ottawa beginning at 10 am Monday\, December 4th outside the Grand Salon room (convention level) for those attending that days sessions (MRC members only)\, or beginning at 7:30 am on Tuesday\, December 6th outside the main Ballroom (lobby level).*** \nFor questions\, please contact Amanda White @ amanda@marinerenewables.ca / 902-717-0716 \nJoin us for the largest event of the year for Canada’s growing marine renewable energy industry! From offshore wind\, tidal energy\, and green hydrogen activity in Atlantic Canada to opportunities for wave energy on the Pacific coast and river current energy in remote communities across Canada\, the 2023 Marine Renewables Canada Conference will provide the latest information on market opportunities\, supportive policies\, and enabling initiatives. Over the course of three days\, the conference will feature insight and market intelligence from industry leaders and experts and provide numerous opportunities for attendees to connect. \nGet all the details you need on the MRC 2023 Conference website\, including the official program\, registration categories and pricing\, hotel accommodations\, and more! \n \n\nCancellation policy: Cancellations received in writing will be accepted up to and including five business days prior to the event date. A refund will be issued minus a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than five business days prior to the event will not be accepted however substitutions are welcome.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-2023-conference-december-4-6-in-ottawa/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre\, 101 Lyon Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20230404T102924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T185738Z
UID:15734-1692210600-1692217800@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada Summer Social on the Harbour
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event is now sold out\nIf you are looking for a ticket and wish to be added to a wait list\, please contact Amanda White directly at\n902-717-0716 or amanda@marinerenewables.ca \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \n  \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada on August 16th in Halifax\, Nova Scotia for our Summer Social on the Harbour on the Tall Ship Silva \n\nJoin us for this unique opportunity to mingle and network with fellow MRC members and industry players\, enjoy great food and drink\, and take in some live music– all while sailing around the Halifax Harbour! \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, August 16 2023\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm * registration starts at 6:15pm\nLocation: The Tall Ship Silva | Cable Wharf\, 1751 Lower Water Street\, Halifax \nRegistration \nSign up and get access to the Tall Ship Silva and enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, drink tickets/cash bar\, and a live band!\nMRC Member price $100 +tax\nNon-Member price $140 +tax \n* limited tickets available! \n\nThanks to our Sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSponsorship opportunities are available!\nContact Amanda White at amanda@marinerenewables.ca / 902-717-0716
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-summer-social-on-the-harbour/
LOCATION:The Tall Ship Silva ~ Cable Wharf\, Halifax Waterfront\, 1751 Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1S5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20230210T165313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T105829Z
UID:15576-1679403600-1679409000@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada Annual General Meeting - March 21\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Marine Renewables Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023. This AGM will be held virtually using the Zoom platform. \nAll members are encouraged to attend!   \nAt this meeting\, we will be reviewing the association’s 2022 activities and finances and outlining plans and activities for 2023. \nAGM Meeting Details:\nDate: Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AST \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nAdditional information:\n– 2022 AGM Meeting Minutes (found in the Members Only section of the MRC website)\n– 2023 AGM Agenda \nThe 2022 audited financials and Annual Report will be provided closer to the meeting. \nThis meeting is open to MRC Members only and there is no cost to attend.\n**Once registered\, the virtual meeting/Zoom link will be sent to you as a calendar invite\, with a reminder and additional information sent a few days before the AGM. \nFor questions\, please contact Amanda White at amanda@marinerenewables.ca / (902) 717-0716.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-annual-general-meeting-march-21-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20230206T192325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T193111Z
UID:15568-1678354200-1678366800@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada: British Columbia Member Roundtable - March 9\, 2023 ~ Victoria\, BC
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Marine Renewables Canada members with interests in British Columbia’s marine renewable energy opportunities!\nBe part of the conversation and help us grow the sector. \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) in Victoria\, British Columbia (BC) on March 9th for an opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities for marine renewable energy in BC\, provide input to some of MRC’s current initiatives\, and connect with other members. \nDuring this member roundtable\, members will discuss a new sector vision and strategy initiative\, BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy\, and work underway to develop MRC’s submission to the Blue Economy Regulatory Review. We also aim to gain insight on our members’ priorities in the region and discuss ways that MRC can support sector growth. \nCLICK HERE for the agenda \nEvent Details\nDate: March 9\, 2023\nTime: 9:30 – 1:00 pm (registration & refreshments at 9am)\n**Networking lunch will take place from 12-1pm\nLocation: The Parkside Hotel (City Club Lounge)\, 810 Humboldt Street\, Victoria\, BC \n*This event is open to MRC members only \nTo Register – RSVP to amanda@marinerenewables.ca
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-british-columbia-member-roundtable-march-9-2023-victoria-bc/
LOCATION:The Parkside Hotel\, 810 Humboldt Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 5B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MRC Events,MRC Member Roundtables
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20221024T180120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T103100Z
UID:14703-1669140000-1669147200@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Taste of the Tides: An Evening of Tidal Bay Wine & Local Seafood - Nov 22\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Marine Renewables Canada is thrilled to be launching a new networking event at the conference this year — Taste of the Tides: An Evening of Tidal Bay Wine & Local Seafood\,  hosted in partnership with the Wine Growers Association of Nova Scotia (WGNS). \nThis unique networking event is being held in conjunction with the conference on the evening of Tuesday\, November 22nd\, at the Westin Nova Scotian. Taste of the Tides will include a guided tasting of several Tidal Bay wines\, Nova Scotia’s very own wine appellation\, paired with local oysters and seafood hors d’oeuvres. \nParticipating Wineries: \n\nBenjamin Bridge\nGrand Pre\nAvondale Sky\nEileanan Breagha\n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 22\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nLocation:  The Westin Nova Scotian\, Atlantic Ballroom & Mezzanine \nThis event has a separate fee ($100 + tx) and can be purchased when registering for the conference – or – purchased separately without conference registration. \nCLICK HERE for registration details and links \nPresented by:
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/taste-of-the-tides-an-evening-of-tidal-bay-wine-local-seafood/
LOCATION:The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel\, 1181 Hollis Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20221024T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T174337Z
UID:14700-1669131000-1669136400@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Women in Marine Renewables Networking – Nov 22\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Women in Marine Renewables\, a networking event co-hosted by Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) in conjunction with Marine Renewables Canada’s Annual Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to network\, make connections\, and hear from women working in the marine renewable energy sector. This is an opportunity to learn more about how and why they got involved in the sector and what they view as the opportunities and challenges. \nThere is no charge for conference delegates to participate in this event\, but registration is required. \nThere is a fee of $25 for those not registered as conference delegates. \nCLICK HERE for registration details and links \nDate: Tuesday\, November 22\, 2022\nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 pm\nLocation:  The Westin Nova Scotian | 1181 Hollis Street\, Halifax \nEvent partner
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/women-in-marine-renewables-networking-nov-22-2022/
LOCATION:The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel\, 1181 Hollis Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20220606T131910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T141440Z
UID:13717-1669075200-1669334399@marinerenewables.ca
SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada 2022 Conference - Nov 22-24\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:**Online conference registration will close at 5:00 pm AST on Sunday\, November 20th.  After this\, registrations can be done onsite at the Westin\, beginning at 10 am on Tuesday\, November 22nd.  The registration desk will be located just outside the Commonwealth Ballroom (main session room).\nFor questions\, please contact Amanda White @ amanda@marinerenewables.ca / 902-717-0716 \n\nJoin Marine Renewables Canada for its biggest event of the year – the 2022 Conference\, taking place at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax\, Nova Scotia November 22 – 24! \nNOTE – This page is for conference registration & side-event registration.  For full details on the conference\,  visit the official conference website \nScroll down to register \nAs the global energy transition continues\, it is clear that Canada and the marine renewable energy sector have an important role to play. Many solutions and renewable energy resources will be needed to decarbonize our economy. \nMarine Renewables Canada’s 2022 Conference will focus on how offshore wind\, tidal\, wave\, river current energy can help power a sustainable and inclusive future in Canada and globally. From the production of green fuels like hydrogen to displacing diesel in remote communities and providing clean electricity to the grid\, our marine renewable energy resources offer clean solutions that the world is looking for. \nOver the course of three days\, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities\, feature insight from industry leaders and experts\, provide information on market opportunities and industry activity\, and foster a dialogue on key actions and critical next steps. \nKey features of the conference will include: \n\nMRC member sessions providing advice on effective communication strategies and Indigenous engagement\nWomen in Marine Renewables networking event in partnership with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)\nInsight on trends\, progress\, and opportunities in the global marine renewable energy sector\nDiscussion on Canadian project achievements and next steps to ensure growth and development\nUpdates on initiatives that are enabling sector development coastal\, remote\, and Indigenous community projects\nInsight on market opportunities such as offshore wind and green hydrogen\, and implications for Canada\nNetworking opportunities that will help build connections and support emerging industry needs\n\nThe Marine Renewables Canada conference represents the largest and most significant event of the year for Canada’s marine renewable energy industry. We welcome and encourage other sectors to attend and discover opportunities to get involved in this growing industry.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-2022-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel\, 1181 Hollis Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221209T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20221108T105207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T193630Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada 2023 Board of Directors Election - Voting Open
DESCRIPTION:Voting is now open for the Marine Renewables Canada 2023 Board of Directors Election. Voting will continue until 11:59 pm (AT) Friday\, December 9\, 2022. \nMarine Renewables Canada (MRC) is committed to the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge which promotes diversity and inclusion on Canadian boards and in senior management. We’re seeking applicants that represent Canada’s rich diversity including women\, Indigenous peoples\, persons with disabilities\, people who identify as LGBTQ2 and members of visible minority groups. MRC encourages its membership to support this commitment when casting votes. \nThere are THREE (3) open seats available for the 2023 Board of Directors.  \nThere were 13 nominations received for these three (3) open seats\, therefore a vote is required. The slate of 13 nominees running for these three (3) seats are: \n\nDavid Anglin\, Principal and Senior Coastal Engineer\, W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.\nPhilip Bassil\, Managing Director and Head of Global Offshore Wind M&A\, NORTHGREEN CAPITAL\nEwan Browell\, Managing Director\, ABL Canada\nMoya Cahill\, CEO\, PanGeo Subsea Inc.\, a Kraken Robotics company\nAdrienne Downey\, Principal Engineer and Country Manager: USA and Canada\, Hexicon\nStephanie Landers\, Environmental Regulatory Consultant\, Kleinschmidt Canada\nRichard MacLellan\, Director of Strategic Initiatives\, Horizon Maritime & Managing Director\, Miawpukek Horizon\nMohammad Ali Raza\, Partner\, Cox & Palmer\nGerald Sheehan\, Operations Manager\, SBM Offshore\nTomas Stryncl\, Senior Vice President & Marine Manager – Atlantic region\, Aon\nDean Sullivan\, Vice President – North America\, Dovre Group\nGreg Trowse\, Founding Director\, Sustainable Oceans Applied Research Ltd. (SOAR)\nBen Wheeler\, President\, Nemo Environmental Ltd.\n\nEach member can vote for up to three (3) nominees\, one for each available seat. \nEmail Voting Rules & Instructions: \n\nTo place a vote\, you MUST be a Full\, Marine Energy Champion\, Leader or Individual member of MRC.\nEach member company is permitted to cast votes in this election once. The first ballot (s) received from your company will be the only ballots accepted. There are no exceptions; so please discuss with your colleagues prior to voting.\nEach member company may vote for up to three (3) nominees.\n\nTo vote\, please email amanda@marinerenewables.ca with your choice of candidate(s) by Friday\, December 9\, 2022. \nSee below or CLICK HERE to view the candidates’ full biographies. \n\n\n\n\nDavid Anglin\, Principal and Senior Coastal Engineer\nW.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. \n \nMr. Anglin is a Principal and Senior Coastal Engineer with W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.\, located in Ottawa\, Ontario. Mr. Anglin graduated with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston\, Ontario in 1984. He started his coastal engineering career as an Engineer-in-Training with Baird in the summer of 1984\, and has been an integral part of Baird’s growth from six employees to more than 100 over the past 38 years. He obtained his M.Sc. in Coastal Engineering from Queen’s University on a part-time basis from 1987-1990. He also took a four month sabbatical from Baird in the summer of 1989\, working with the Water Research Laboratory in Sydney\, Australia.Mr. Anglin became a Principal with Baird in 2010. The majority of his time is now spent on project and client service management\, business development and providing direction/review to project teams on complex coastal engineering problems. With 38 years of domestic and international experience in coastal engineering\, Mr. Anglin is a subject matter expert in the modeling\, design\, and construction of coastal structures\, including rubble mound\, pile-supported and gravity-based structures for ports and marine terminals\, shoreline protection works\, anchoring/protection of marine intakes and outfalls and scour protection for bridges and coastal and offshore structures. In addition\, he has acted as project manager and/or technical lead on a wide range of large\, multidisciplinary coastal projects. As Baird’s Sector Lead for coastal and marine structures\, Mr. Anglin is responsible for the overall management of information\, methodologies\, and quality control/quality assurance in this area.The attached CV provides an overview of the vast range in experience that Mr. Anglin has in the field of coastal engineering\, including some experience with offshore wind (OSW) projects. Although his direct experience with OSW projects is limited\, he is intimately familiar with the technical challenges associated with the planning\, design and construction of similar marine projects.On a personal note\, Mr. Anglin is married and has five children and two grandchildren\, with a third grandchild on the way. He enjoys travel and outdoor recreation\, in particular hiking and cycling\, and is an avid hockey fan\, although sadly he had to give up his evening job as a men’s league goaltender ten years ago due to recurring issues with his knees. \n\n\n\n\nPhilip Bassil\, Managing Director and Head of Global Offshore Wind M&A\nNORTHGREEN CAPITAL \n  \nPhilip S. Bassil is Managing Director and Head of Global Offshore Wind M&A at NORTHGREEN CAPITAL\, a Canadian-based financial advisory firm focused on mergers and acquisitions\, structuring and strategic advisory in the offshore wind industry\, globally.  Mr. Bassil works closely with pension funds\, insurance companies\, and institutional investors as well as infrastructure funds\, strategics\, utilities and renewable energy developers.  Mr. Bassil is a sought-after thought leader and speaker recognized for his expertise and experience in accelerating the global energy transition.  Most recently\, Mr. Bassil was invited to speak at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and renewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2022 conference in Manchester\, UK as well as the GWEC and WindEurope sponsored WindEnergy Hamburg in Germany.  Previously\, Mr. Bassil was head of Chicago-based Marathon Capital in Canada for over seven years.  Mr. Bassil has been involved in over $10 billion in renewable energy M&A transactions including: the sale of Vancouver-based wind and hydro developer Alterra Power to Quebec-based Innergex for $1.1 billion creating one of the largest pure-play Canadian renewable energy platforms\, the sale of Toronto-based Aypa Power (formerly NRStor C&I) to New York-based Blackstone\, one of the largest investors in the world\, the sale of a 51% stake in Berlin-based global developer ib vogt to Netherlands-based Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF)\, the sale of Brooklyn-based wind development platform OwnEnergy to Paris-based EDF\, as well as deals with TransAlta Renewables and other large renewable energy developers\, strategic entities and institutional investors across various markets\, globally.Mr. Bassil has worked with reputable Bay Street firms including Scotia Capital at Scotiabank and was a former Utilities Analyst and lived in Canada\, the US\, and Europe. Mr. Bassil earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Computer Science with the Electrical Engineering Stream from TUNS. He has successfully completed Level 1 and 2 of the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the PDO.  Mr. Bassil currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Sacred Heart School of Halifax.NORTHGREEN CAPITAL is a member of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. \n\n\n\n\nEwan Browell\, Managing Director\nABL Canada \n \nI am passionate about the energy transition that will shift Canada’s energy sector’s dependence on fossil-based energy systems and unite the green resources we have across the country.  It is now time to have the courage to act and make it happen. Not just from the federal and provincial government levels but also from the developers and the local supply chain.During my time in Canada the dialogue with friends\, colleagues and the local community has changed from not just wanting a reliable energy source during a storm but also having greener energy options and stopping reliance on coal. Now that there’s been a shift in thinking\, it’s time to take action.   In Atlantic Canada momentum is building around offshore wind (OSW) and other renewable energies. Floating wind developments on the West Coast will play a key part in balancing their future energy demands. Throughout Canada\, decreasing remote communities’ dependency on diesel has to be a key part in not only the energy transition but also in providing energy independence for these communities.I believe in a collaborative approach across the supply chain\, educational institutions\, and the provinces. As a collective we are in the best position to make the most of our resources\, facilities\, and sites to support the offshore renewable industry. Together we can maximize this opportunity and make it an industry that inspires a younger generation and provides energy sources for future generations. If elected\, I will work with our members to support such an approach to make the most of the opportunity in front of us. \nI am a mechanical engineer / naval architect with more than 17 years experience working in the marine renewables sector. I first started my career in the UK performing CFD analysis and physical model testing on renewable energy devices. I moved to Aberdeen and supported clients as owners’ engineer for the installation of subsea turbines and supported OSW developers. I have spent the past five years in Canada as an energy and marine consultant with a focus on supporting Nova Scotia’s tidal energy developers and providing consulting services to OSW developers in the Northeastern USA to gain energy purchase agreements.  \nIt would be my distinct pleasure to be part of MRC’s efforts to ensure marine renewable energy plays an important role in energy transition and building Canada’s blue economy. Thank you for you consideration. \n\n\n\n\nMoya Cahill\, CEO\nPanGeo Subsea Inc.\, a Kraken Robotics Company \n \nMs. Cahill is co-founder and CEO of PanGeo Subsea Inc\, a technology and service provider of high-resolution 3D sub-bottom acoustic imaging technology. PanGeo’s technology uses SAS (Synthetic Aperture Sonar) to provide enhanced sub-bottom data\, imaging buried geohazards to mitigating risk for offshore installations for the Oil & Gas\, Offshore Renewable Energy and Defense sectors. With a vision for a global footprint\, Ms Cahill has used her strong multi-sector network to establish offices in Newfoundland\, Nova Scotia\, Scotland\, USA and Qatar providing PanGeo’s clients with a global service delivery capability. A professional engineer holding a B.Eng. in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland\, Ms. Cahill has over 30 years experience in the oil & gas sector and more recently in offshore renewables energy sector. Starting her career in the oil and gas sector in the late eighties with Norsk Hydro in Norway\, Ms. Cahill returned to Canada in the early ‘90’s and established her own project management and engineering firm MNC Group Inc. which later co-founded Pan Maritime Energy Services Inc. and subsequently PanGeo in 2006.Ms. Cahill received the Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award\, and thereafter was awarded the prestigious “Canada’s Top 40 Under 40”. Most recently she was honored to receive from NOIA (Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry Association) the Outstanding Contribution Award which recognized her role in the development of the offshore industry in Newfoundland and Labrador over the past 20 years.Ms. Cahill has been involved in several community and industry associations. She was Chair of Board of Governors for College of North Atlantic (CNA)\, a member of the Premier’s Advisory Council on the Economy and Technology\, and member of Federal Government’s Sectoral Advisory Group for International Trade. Ms. Cahill is Past-Chair of the Board for Marine Atlantic Inc\, Past-Director of Maritime Tel & Tel Co in Nova Scotia\, Past-President of Newfoundland Ocean Industry Association (NOIA)\, and was a member of the Federal Task Force for the Future of Canada’s Financial Sector.Today Ms. Cahill is please to serve on the Board of Directors for Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. She recently completed an appointment to the Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador’s Provincial Economic Recovery Task Force and is currently Commodore of the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club. Ms. Cahill resides on St. John’s Newfoundland with her two daughters Mia Andrée and Marah. \n\n\n\n\nAdrienne Downey\, Principal Engineer and Country Manager: USA and Canada\nHexicon \n \nAdrienne Downey (B.Eng\, MSc.) is the Principal Engineer and Country Manager for pure-play floating offshore wind developer and technology provider Hexicon in the US and Canada.Adrienne most recently was the Principal Engineer and Director for offshore wind for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). During her tenure\, Adrienne led NYSERDA’s award-winning offshore wind program in the US with the goal of reaching 9 gigawatts (GW) by 2035. Key accomplishments during her tenure included: \n\nthe successful procurement of an excess of 4.1 GW of offshore wind and 5 associated port infrastructure projects on behalf of New York ratepayers;\nextensive stakeholder collaborations across the Maritime\, Fisheries\, Environmental\, and Jobs/Supply Chain Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and engagement with labor and environmental justice communities;\ntransmission policy leadership including development of the novel “mesh-ready” framework and support of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) and Public Service Commission (PSC) related onshore transmission grid expansion and tariff improvement initiatives; and\nstatewide and regional policy planning frameworks such as New York’s 70% renewable by 2030 Clean Energy Standard 85% reduction in statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 under New York’s Climate Action Council.\n\nPreviously\, Adrienne supported the establishment of wind turbine original equipment manufacturer ENERCON’s operations first in Aurich Germany and then in Montreal where she was part of the foundational team that installed ENERCON’s first 2 GW of onshore wind energy across Canada\, including more than 200 megawatts (MW) in Nova Scotia and 100 MW in British Columbia. During this time\, Adrienne was elected to the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) Board of Directors (precursor to its amalgamation into Canadian Renewable Energy Association\, CanREA). \nAdditionally\, Adrienne has been engaged in her own energy transition consulting practice and think-tank\, ADaptation\, which focuses upon climate adaptation and resiliency. \nAdrienne holds a degree in Chemical Engineer from McGill University in Montreal\, Canada\, and a Masters in Sustainable Environmental Systems from the Pratt Institute in New York City. She grew up as a Canadian military “base-brat”\, with posts ranging from Chilliwack\, BC to Happy Valley Goose Bay\, Labrador\, and overseas in Lahr\, Germany. \nShe currently lives in Brooklyn\, NYC with her partner Egbert and their 7-year-old Acker\, and 1 year old Labrador Dilly (short for Dill Pickle Chip). She is a voracious reader and consumer of modern art and a bicycle\, sailing\, running\, and swimming nut. When not traveling or advocating for climate and equity issues\, she can usually be found dodging traffic somewhere between Brooklyn and Midtown or skiing anywhere there have been more than 3 flakes of snow. \n\n\n\n\nStephanie Landers\, Environmental Regulatory Consultant\nKleinschmidt Canada \n \nStephanie is an Environmental Regulatory Consultant working out of the Ontario\, Canada office. She previously worked for the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) for 8 years specializing in policy\, communications\, public outreach and industry/government/  stakeholder relations. Stephanie has worked in the environmental and natural resource management field for over 18 years with experience ranging in environmental education\, municipal waste management\, recreation and forestry.Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours from Trent University in Environmental and Resource Sciences\, a Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Niagara College and is a Certified Association Executive. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRichard MacLellan\nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Horizon Maritime\nManaging Director\, Miawpukek Horizon \n \nAn Atlantic Canadian government and marine business leader. Richard’s life is tied to the ocean. He grew up in a coastal community\, went to university near the ocean in Halifax and Sackville\, NB\, led coastal municipal governments and works with a marine services company in the waters throughout Atlantic Canada and around the world.Richard is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Horizon Maritime\, a growing organization dedicated to the development and support of the offshore industry from our local Canadian waters to locations across the globe. Richard is also the Managing Director of Miawpukek Horizon\, a partnership between Horizon Maritimes and Miawpukek First Nation focused on advancing Indigenous participation in the ocean economy. \nRichard also understands government relations having held senior positions in the municipal governments of Halifax (Manager of Environment and Sustainability) and Region of Queens and Bridgewater (Chief Administrative Officer). \nRichard’s skills leading governance and policy discussions around environmental sustainability\, Indigenous relationships and business performance is a rare combination in Atlantic Canada. He is widely recognized as a thought leader and more importantly\, a practical doer.  \nHe has also demonstrated that working with local Indigenous partners can lead to commercial success in areas that traditionally excluded both local suppliers and indigenous peoples. \nAs a business\, government and environmental leader\, Richard’s perspectives would be well suited to the exciting work ahead for the Marine Renewables Board. \n\n\n\n\nMohammad Ali Raza\, Partner\nCox & Palmer \n \nMohammad Ali Raza is a corporate lawyer at Cox & Palmer with a specialty in marine and energy related matters. He has worked both in private practice and as in-house counsel in  Asia\, the Middle East\, Europe and Canada. He has been a partner in the Halifax office of Cox & Palmer since 2019.Mohammad Ali is a thought leader on tidal and offshore wind development. He has written and spoken extensively on Nova Scotia’s Marine Renewable Energy Act and regulations governing autonomous underwater vehicles. Some of his recent articles can be found at https://coxandpalmerlaw.com/people/mohammad-ali-raza/. \nHis experience includes significant energy infrastructure initiatives in multiple jurisdictions. He chairs the Canadian Bar Association National Section on Environment\, Energy and Resources Law. His clients include those involved in tidal and wind energy development\, ocean technology\, and in merger and acquisitions\, equity financings and joint venture projects. He chairs the Cox & Palmer Ocean Innovation Practice Group of lawyers. \nHe received his LLB\, Honours from the University of London in 2004 followed by a Bar Vocational Course Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of the West of England in Bristol. His early career was spent working across Europe and the Middle East for companies and organizations like Pakistan Petroleum Limited and Eni S.p.A. \nMohammad Ali is vice-chair of Feed Nova Scotia\, a participant in the Halifax Partnership Connector Program\, and serves on the board of the Pakistani Canadian Association of Nova Scotia. He has been involved in the Immigrant Settlement Association of Nova Scotia Workplace Placement Program since 2017 and a global advisor\, Nova Scotia Exporters\, International Connectors Program. \nMohammad Ali lives in Halifax with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n\nGerald Sheehan\, Operations Manager\nSBM Offshore \n \nAs a life long Nova Scotian\, Gerald has a passion for responsible development of Canada’s offshore energy. Educated at St. Francis Xavier and Dalhousie University\, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer. Gerald also achieved his Safety Professional designation in 2012.Professionally he has been involved in the offshore energy industry for over 20 years in numerous capacities\, starting with the development of the Sable Project. Gerald has also spent 8 years with Canada’s offshore energy regulators. In 2013 he returned to the private sector with SBM Offshore. In the last number of years Gerald lead the SBM Operations team for Deep Panuke to execute the decommissioning\, deinstallation and responsible Recycle of Deep Panuke in a Nova Scotia yard\, a first for Canada. Today he is Canadian Operations Manager\, where he plays a key role in bringing Offshore Renewables to Canada. \nGerald has participated in numerous professional and volunteer boards and committees\, including the ISO Committee for Offshore Structures\, Program of Energy Research and Development and the CAPP Training and Qualification Standard Practice. \nBeing raised in rural Guysborough County\, Gerald spent years working in and around the fishing industry and is a certified recreational diver\, this provided a great appreciation and respect for all aspects of ocean use. His varied experience having worked in Canada\, the United States\, South America and with a team in Europe\, give him the ability to assist with the development and fostering of strategic alliances to pursue the common goals of Marine Renewables Canada.    \n\n\n\n\nTomas Stryncl\, Senior Vice President & Marine Manager – Atlantic Region\nAon \n \nAs Aon Halifax Office Leader\, Senior Vice President\, and Marine Manager – Atlantic region within Aon’s National Marine Practice group\, Tomas delivers distinctive value to clients through industry leading innovation\, client experience and colleague development. He is a member of Aon’s Atlantic region senior leadership group and is responsible for bringing the best of Aon to Atlantic region clients; providing senior account management and broking expertise\, reviewing contracts and working with financial lenders to assist clients in successful project delivery.With over 12 years of experience in insurance brokerage and risk management\, Tomas has effectively developed and implemented insurance program strategies for medium-to-large and international organizations specifically in Canada and North American. He has spent his entire time with Aon in the Marine practice\, either broking and placing risks and/or developing and maintaining client and insurer relationships. Throughout Tomas’s career in marine insurance brokerage\, he has successfully advocated on behalf of Aon clients on over 600 marine and non-marine claims. Tomas is regarded as one of Aon’s national marine industry experts. \nTomas has served as a volunteer board member with the Halifax Mission to Seafarers for over 5 years as well as currently serving as an ex-Chair of the Board with Metroworks. Tomas’s primary key interests involve all aspects of marine industries and risks\, ranging from tidal energy developers to ocean tech sector or ferry operators. The marine opportunities in Atlantic Canada continue to increase\, in particularly around green hydrogen and offshore wind\, and as a vivid supporter of this sector\, Tomas is keen to be a member of Marine Renewables Canada. \n\n\n\n\nDean Sullivan\, Vice President – North America\nDovre Group \n \nDean is an accomplished professional with superb multinational operations\, business development\, and management experience in the oil and gas industry. Expertise in operations\, strategic planning\, financial management\, sales\, and organizational development. Demonstrated success in improving bottom-line profitability through strategic quality-driven process improvements. Exceptional hiring skills with reputation of building high performance management teams with succession planning\, and driving cooperation among internal and external business partners. Built from a foundation of technical engineering in drilling environment and field operations internationally. Fluent in English\, Portuguese\, and communicational Spanish and French.Dean graduated with an Engineering degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and then pursued an expatriate career in Oil & Gas\, living abroad on several continents with almost 2 decades building and operating business in USA\, Mexico\, Indonesia\, Thailand\, UAE\, India and Brazil. \nA passion to return to Newfoundland and expand his career in different energy sectors brought Dean and Family to Dovre Group. Dovre Group helps leading organizations to successfully plan\, manage and execute their projects. Providing advisory services and project management solutions to owners of Mega projects. Dean is now the VP of North America headquartered in St\, John’s. He has continued to support Oil & Gas activities but in 5 years has converted 50% of the Dovre’s portfolio to the renewables sector. Experience collected from Hydro Power of Muskrat Falls and Offshore installations of Hebron and WWREP and the project skillsets developed in Transmission\, Subsea cables\, HVDC\, substations\, and offshore installation transitioned to USA’s Offshore Wind Power segment. \nDovre group has also made huge strides at the Corporate level to shift activity to the renewable sector via organic growth and acquisitions. Deans focus has been to continue the strategic market development of land base wind infrastructure\, Offshore wind\, Carbon capture\, and green hydrogen sectors in North America. His experience abroad in Oil & Gas has secured his conviction that Canada needs to be a leading clean energy provider. \nDean prides himself on the extensive international training in code of Business conduct; Anti-corruption\, bribery\, antitrust\, compliance\, and conflicts of interest. He enjoys travelling and is an avid golfer. He is currently the VP of Golf Newfoundland & Labrador and has volunteered on the Board of Directors for 4 years. \n\n\n\n\nGreg Trowse\nPresident & CEO\, Luna Sea Solutions Inc.\nFounding Director\, Sustainable Oceans Applied Research (SOAR) Ltd. \n \nGreg Trowse is an Oceanographer\, Professional Engineer\, and Entrepreneur who has studied and worked primarily in the tidal energy industry since 2009. He has significant experience conducting research activities and marine operations in Grand Passage\, Petit Passage\, and the Minas Passage including projects led by Net Zero Atlantic\, Dalhousie University\, Acadia University\, OpenHydro\, Sustainable Marine Energy\, Nova Innovation\, Ocean Renewable Power Company\, and Big Moon Power.Greg and his family spent much of the last decade living on Long Island\, situated between Grand Passage and Petit Passage working to help establish these locations as world class opportunities for tidal energy research\, demonstration\, and commercialization. He still helps to maintain a research station there\, and recently moved to Lunenburg where he is involved in an initiative to establish an Ocean Centre as part of this historic working waterfront.Through Luna Sea Solutions Inc.\, Greg leads a team who provide oceanographic services and develop technical innovations to address industry challenges\, including the recent release of the LunaOcean web application that provides access to ocean data including accurate tidal current forecasting for the entire Bay of Fundy. \nGreg is also a Founding Director of Sustainable Oceans Applied Research Ltd.  Through SOAR he has participated in broad research collaborations focused on evaluating interactions between tidal turbines and marine animals\, turbine induced turbulence\, and advancing tools for site assessments by remote Indigenous communities. \n\n\n\n\nBen Wheeler\, President\nNemo Environmental Ltd. \n \nBen Wheeler is a marine biologist\, expert witness\, regulatory specialist\, strategy builder\, and operational leader based out of Vancouver\, BC. After spending over two decades working with national environmental consulting firms Ben recently co-founded BlueDot Environmental with a mission of supporting the energy transition to renewable marine sources.For over 25 years Ben has provided strategic\, innovative\, and pragmatic environmental consulting services across multiple sectors from infrastructure to mining to energy and has worked on several of Canada’s largest and most complex environmental assessments. As a skilled facilitator and team-player\, Ben excels at forging relationships based on trust and has extensive experience working with Indigenous groups\, provincial and federal regulators\, academia\, and non-profits. Ben’s technical area of expertise is marine mammals: he sat on the Eastern Arctic Bowhead Whale Recovery Team (under the Species at Risk Act) and was a founding contributor to\, and member of\, the Advisory Working Group on the Port of Vancouver’s award-winning ECHO program (focused on the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale).Ben is a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio)\, holds a Master’s Degree in Biology from McGill University in Montreal\, Canada and is currently working for a tidal energy company in British Columbia. Prior to co-founding BlueDot\, Ben created the New Energy Marine Organization (NEMO Ltd.)\, an MRC member.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-2023-board-of-directors-election-voting-open2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MRC Events
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SUMMARY:MRC East Coast Summer Event\, August 11 2022: Business & Supply Chain Forum + Summer Social on the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Marine Renewables Canada for our East Coast Summer Event\, taking place on August 11th in Halifax & Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia! This year\, attendees can benefit from two events in one day – an afternoon business and supply chain forum followed by an evening summer social and lobster dinner. \nMarine Renewable Energy Business and Supply Chain Forum\n1:00 – 5:00 PM\nWestin Nova Scotian Hotel | Halifax | Nova Scotia \nWith Canada and countries around the world working to decarbonize the economy through measures such as electrification and the use of carbon-free fuels like green hydrogen\, the amount of clean energy produced will need to increase dramatically. While solar and wind energy are a key focus for expansion\, it is increasingly recognized that a diverse electricity mix and solutions will be needed. The opportunity for marine renewable energy like tidal and offshore wind energy to play an important role in both supporting the energy transition and building a Blue Economy is increasing\, as are the opportunities for businesses and suppliers with existing capabilities in marine\, energy\, and offshore industries. \nThis half day forum is designed to explore the opportunities presented by marine renewable energy development in the Atlantic region.  \nThe event will provide insight on: \n\nSupply chain development created by early tidal energy projects\nGrowing business opportunities in the US offshore wind market\nPotential for offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada and associated market opportunities such as clean electricity and green fuels/hydrogen\n\nJoin us for this half day forum to learn more about how your business can get involved and benefit from the growing marine renewable energy sector. \nCLICK HERE for the full agenda including speaker bio’s \n\nSummer Social & Lobster Dinner on the Lake\n6:00 – 9:00 PM\nMic Mac Aquatic Club | Dartmouth | Nova Scotia \n \nJoin Marine Renewables Canada for our annual summer networking event\, this time on the beautiful Lake Banook! Summer Social on the Lake is a perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues and make new connections. After a number of years of scaled-down events due to the pandemic\, we are making this one bigger and better with a lobster dinner\, a live band and fun activities by the lake! \n\nRegistration is now open for this unique event – 2 events\, 1 day!   \n\nFull Day (both events) – includes registration to the afternoon business and supply chain forum + summer social with lobster dinner\, live band\, drink tickets/bar\n– $225 + tx (member rate)\n– $275 + tx (non-member rate)\n\n\nSummer Social ONLY – includes registration to the summer social with lobster dinner\, live band\, drink tickets/bar\n– $100 + tx (member rate)\n– $150 + tx (non-member rate)\n\n\nPRESENTING SPONSOR:                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nSponsorship opportunities available!\nContact Amanda White: amanda@marinerenewables.ca / 902-717-0716
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-summer-event-business-supply-chain-forum-lobster-networking-event/
LOCATION:Westin NS Hotel (Halifax) + Mic Mac Aquatic Club (Dartmouth)
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220627T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session June 27\, 2022 - MRC Mission to the 2022 International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE-OEE)
DESCRIPTION:Marine Renewables Canada will once again be leading an international mission to the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE-OEE)\, taking place this October 18-20 2022 in San Sebastián\, Spain. Mission activities will include a country pavilion\, conference passes\, promotional opportunities\, networking events\, Canada reception etc.\n**Partial travel funding is available for Canadian companies that are members of MRC. \nThis year\, the Basque Energy Cluster and Ocean Energy Europe are teaming up to deliver a joint event that will combine the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) and Ocean Energy Europe’s (OEE) annual event. The unique event\, ICOE-OEE 2022\, will gather ocean energy professionals and decision-makers from all corners of the globe. By joining forces\, the organisers will offer an unparalleled opportunity for the sector to showcase its successes\, network and do business. \nWant to learn more about ICOE-OEE 2022 and how your company can benefit from participating in this mission? Join Marine Renewables Canada\, the Basque Energy Cluster & organizers of ICOE-OEE 2022 on June 27th for a virtual information session to learn more about the conference & mission\, associated opportunities and benefits of attending. \nVirtual Session Details:\nDate – Monday\, June 27\, 2022\nTime – 11 am ADT\nLocation – Virtual Meeting \nVirtual Session Agenda: \n\nIntroductions: Basque Energy Cluster\, OEE\, MRC\nIntro to ICOE–OEE Conference: about\, stats\, # attendees\, participating countries & companies\, programme\nWhat to expect: scale of event; international representation etc.\nWhy attend?\nConference location – San Sebastian: accommodations\nRegistration & other activities\nMRC Canada mission to ICOE-OEE 2022\nQ&A\n\nThis session is free to attend but you MUST register below.  The Zoom meeting link will be sent to you once your registration has been receive.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/information-virtual-meeting-mrc-mission-to-the-2022-international-conference-on-ocean-energy-icoe/
LOCATION:Virtual Information Meeting – via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events,MRC Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220516T150000
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SUMMARY:MRC Mission to PAMEC 2022 - Information Session Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about MRC’s upcoming mission to PAMEC 2022 and how it can benefit your organization/business by attending an information webinar\, taking place May 16th at 2:00 pm ADT.  The webinar will provide insight on the target market(s)\, conference program\, pre-conference workshops\, and networking activities. \nPAMEC 2022 is part of the family of conferences on marine renewable energy research and development including\, the European Wave and Tidal Conference (EWTEC) and the Asian Wave and Tidal Conference (AWTEC) and is intended to bring researchers together on a biannual basis. \nWhy attend PAMEC 2022? \n\nEngage in numerous networking opportunities and make new connections.\nIdentify and get connected with business development opportunities in emerging markets.\nGet updates from international industry experts and researchers on offshore wind\, tidal energy\, wave energy\, ocean thermal\, salinity gradient technology\, grid integration and more.\nParticipate in pre-conference workshops with international researchers and industry.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-mission-to-pamec-2022-information-session-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events,MRC Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20220201T144850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T200148Z
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SUMMARY:MRC Mission to the 2022 International Partnering Forum (IPF) on Offshore Wind - April 26-28 in Atlantic City\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:NOTE – This mission is now SOLD OUT \nMarine Renewables Canada (MRC) is leading a mission to the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF)\, taking place this April 26-28\, 2022 in Atlantic City\, New Jersey. \nIPF is the premiere offshore wind energy conference in North America\, hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind. The US offshore wind industry is growing and so are the opportunities to get involved. IPF is an excellent opportunity for Canadian businesses and organizations to connect with global leaders and businesses in the supply chain\, participate in multiple networking opportunities\, and get timely and relevant updates on the industry\, from technology and policy\, to safety and siting. \nMRC is leading this mission to help its members and Canadian companies pursue opportunities in the US offshore wind supply chain\, profile capabilities and strengths\, and build relationships that assist with international business development efforts. \nRegistration to participate in this mission is now open – scroll down for the outline of mission benefits/activities and the registration link. \nBEFORE YOU REGISTER – A few important pieces of information are below for your review:  \nFunding & Travel Restrictions/Advisories\nMRC has secured funding for this mission’s activities (booth\, delegate passes for mission participants\, briefing session etc.) but this funding does not cover travel costs (see below for more on that).  Because this funding is for an activity that requires travel outside of Canada and because the government of Canada’s international travel restrictions are still set at level 2\, please be advised that: \n\nYou should check the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories before travelling and fully understand the risks and requirements involved with respect to Canada and the destination country requirements. MRC recommends that you research COVID-19 testing requirements for the United States and Canada in the lead up to this mission. It is your responsibility to arrange and cover the costs of any testing that may be required.\nThe decision to participate in the noted mission and any related travel is your choice and everyone is responsible for their own personal safety abroad. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provides credible and timely information to enable everyone to make well-informed decisions regarding travel abroad.\nTravelers should know that restrictions can change quickly and may be imposed by countries with little warning. Should you choose to travel outside Canada\, travel plans may be severely disrupted. For example\, travelers may be forced to remain outside of Canada longer than expected and should not depend on the Government of Canada or MRC for assistance related to changes to travel plans. MRC is not responsible for any additional costs you may incur as a result of participating in this mission.\nBefore making travel plans\, you may want to research and obtain travel insurance that is available specifically to address travel interruptions due to COVID-19.\n\n\nTravel funding for companies – MRC has also applied for partial travel funding through Global Affairs Canada for any MRC member companies (must be a Canadian company – one per company) who participates in this mission. This funding application is just now being reviewed and Global Affairs Canada has indicated they would have confirmation to us by end of March (if approved).\n** because of this unknown\, you must assume you will be responsible for your own travel costs and factor that into your decision to participate in this mission. We will let you know as soon as we have more information to pass on.\n\n\nMission Benefits & Activities: \n\nBooth space in the exhibition – We have secured a 300 sq ft booth space in the exhibition to allow visibility and networking and to provide a means for basic company promotion (via company brochures and material at the booth).  The booth will also have a few tables & chairs for meeting space and will be staffed by MRC at all times.\nCanada Booklet and Booth PPT – you will be listed in the “Canada Booklet” that will developed for this mission and will include mission participants company profile\, logo\, contact and website.  You will also have the opportunity to have a 5-slide presentation looping on-screen at the booth.\nIPF Conference delegate pass – as part of the MRC mission\, you will receive one (1) full conference delegate pass ($2500US value)\nConference B2B – As a conference full delegate\, you will have access to the conference B2B platform that will allow you to connect with and set meetings with other conference attendees / key industry players.\n*We will not be contracting a dedicated matchmaker for this event but as a conference delegate\, you will have access to the above mentioned B2B platform\nPrivate meeting room at event headquarter hotel – in addition to the meeting space at the booth\, we have secured a private meeting room that the conference venue that can be used by mission participants.\nDelegate briefing session – We will host and in-country (informal) briefing session (likely a dinner) that will allow all mission participants the opportunity to meet and network\, and allow MRC staff an opportunity to review mission details and activities with participants.\n\nHotel Accommodations & travel to Atlantic City \n\nHotel Accommodations – Unfortunately the conference venue hotel (Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel) is now sold out and the organizers have told me there will be no more rooms added to the group block as there isn’t any left to add.\n\nThey are in the process securing additional blocks of rooms at other hotels close to the conference centre (there are many) – They will update their website with that information soon – https://www.offshorewindus.org/2022ipf/hotel-venue/\nSuggested arrival date is April 25 with departure date of April 29 (or late on the 28th).\n\n Travel to Atlantic City – There are no direct flights from Canada into Atlantic City so some ground travel will be necessary. The closest option is to fly into Philadelphia and travel to Atlantic City via car\, bus or train. All 3 options will take approx. 1 – 2 hours with car being fastest and the train being the slowest (bus is the cheapest). CLICK HERE for details on all 3 options.\nNOTE – You can also fly into Newark and travel to Atlantic City from there (flight options/times seem much better than into Philadelphia)\, but it’s a bit longer travel (about a 2 hour drive).  You can also take a bus or the train – CLICK HERE for details\n\nThe fee to participate in this mission is $750 + tx (this includes your IPF conference full delegate pass – $2500US value)
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-mission-to-the-2022-international-partnering-forum-ipf-on-offshore-wind-april-26-28-in-atlantic-city-nj/
LOCATION:Atlantic City Convention Center\, 1 Convention Boulevard\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events,MRC Led Industry Mission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20220324T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T135546Z
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SUMMARY:MRC Webinar - Offshore Wind in Atlantic Canada: Opportunities & Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join Marine Renewables Canada\, in partnership with Cox & Palmer\, to hear from a panel of industry thought-leaders and policy makers experienced in working in frontier/green field development. \nIn the context of aggressive development of and competition for acreage in the US Eastern Seaboard for offshore wind\, emphasis on renewable sourcing of energy and climate change\, and the development of hydrogen as a fuel source are today’s hot topics.  Additionally\, using the immense resource available off the Atlantic Coast of Canada for offshore wind development\, is increasingly becoming an attractive proposition. This session\, moderated by Elisa Obermann\, Executive Director\, Marine Renewables Canada\, will examine: \n\nThe legal and regulatory framework for offshore wind development in Canada – what do we have and what we need;\nHow experiences in offshore oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador can be translated to offshore wind development regulation and operations;\nPolicy and market initiatives required to fuel offshore wind development (export market in New England\, Atlantic Loop\, hydrogen development\, leadership at the Federal and Provincial levels etc.);\nInvestor and developer outlook\n\nWebinar details:\nDate: Thursday\, April 21\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  ADT\nVirtual via Zoom\n**This webinar is free to attend but you must register. A calendar invite with Zoom access details will be emailed to all registrants \n Presenters: \n\nMohammad Ali Raza\, Partner\, Cox & Palmer\nTodd Stanley\, Partner\, Cox & Palmer\nHon. Stephen McNeil\, Strategic Business Advisor\, Cox & Palmer\nSimon De Pietro\, Owner / Director\, DP Energy
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-webinar-offshore-wind-in-atlantic-canada-opportunities-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MRC Events,MRC Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20220304T134353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T171115Z
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SUMMARY:MRC Webinar - Offshore Wind in the US: Market insight and updates
DESCRIPTION:In the lead up to Marine Renewables Canada’s (MRC) mission to the International Partnering Forum for Offshore Wind (IPF) in late April\, MRC invites you to join a pre-mission webinar focused on providing the most recent insight on offshore wind development in the United States. \nThis webinar is designed to provide mission delegates\, as well as MRC members and Canadian companies\, information on the current state of offshore wind in the US. Attendees will get an update on the status of offshore wind projects\, recent policy and regulatory activities\, and supply chain opportunities from Brandon Burke\, Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Engagement at the Business Network for Offshore Wind. \nMission delegates attending will also receive information about mission plans and what to expect at IPF to make the most out of their participation. \nThis webinar is open to anyone with an interest in the US offshore wind market – you do not need to be a mission delegate to attend. All are welcome! \nWebinar details:\nDate: Wednesday\, March 30\, 2022\nTime: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  AST\nVirtual via Zoom\n**This webinar is free to attend but you must register. A calendar invite with Zoom access details will be emailed to all registrants \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nBrandon Burke\, Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Engagement\nThe Business Network for Offshore Wind \n \nBrandon Burke joined the Business Network in 2019 as its director of Policy & Outreach. He now serves as the Network’s Vice President for Policy & Regulatory Engagement\, and plays a key role in defining and executing the Network’s offshore wind energy business development and policy strategies both on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts; he also represents the Network and the United States offshore wind industry in the international context. Brandon is also host and executive producer of Offshore Wind Insider\, the Network’s popular bi-weekly podcast\, which features interviews and analysis on breaking news and policy developments with industry leaders. He regularly speaks about developments in the U.S. and global offshore wind markets\, both in-person and virtually\, at domestic and international events. \nPrior to joining the Network\, Brandon worked for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)\, where he advanced New Jersey’s offshore wind program by supporting the deliberative process that resulted in NJBPU’s June 2019 award of 1\,100 megawatts to Ørsted’s Ocean Wind project. He also contributed to the efforts of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Inter-Agency Task Force\, specifically the development of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Strategic Plan.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/mrc-webinar-offshore-wind-in-the-us-market-insight-and-updates/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T233227
CREATED:20220218T121346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T185906Z
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SUMMARY:Marine Renewables Canada Annual General Meeting - March 23\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Marine Renewables Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday\, March 23rd\, 2022. This AGM will be held virtually using the Zoom platform. \nAll members are encouraged to attend!   \nAt this meeting\, we will be reviewing the association’s 2021 activities and finances and outlining plans and activities for 2022. \nAGM Meeting Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, March 23rd\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AST \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nAdditional information:\n– 2021 AGM Meeting Minutes (found in the Members Only section of the MRC website)\n– 2022 AGM Agenda \nThe 2021 audited financials and Annual Report will be provided closer to the meeting. \nThis meeting is open to MRC Members only and there is no cost to attend.\n**Once registered\, the virtual meeting/Zoom link will be sent to you as a calendar invite\, with a reminder and additional information sent a few days before the AGM. \nFor questions\, please contact Amanda White at amanda@marinerenewables.ca / (902) 717-0716.
URL:https://marinerenewables.ca/event/marine-renewables-canada-annual-general-meeting-march-23-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,MRC Events
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