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Oceans Advance Newsletter – Notice of AGM – April 17, 2024
OCEANS ADVANCE INC NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 AM NST
In Person
Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL
Nominations are now open for four vacant positions on the board of Oceans Advance Inc. Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Each nominee must be a current member of Oceans Advance.
- Each nomination must have two references via email (a mover and a seconder) and both the mover & seconder must be members of Oceans Advance.
- Each nominee must submit an email to Oceans Advance confirming acceptance; and
- Each nominee must submit a short bio and headshot to Oceans Advance to have your name included on the ballot no later than April 26, 2024.
Please forward your nominations to Audra Murphy
If you have any questions on being a board member of Oceans Advance, please reach out to:
Nominations and supporting emails are required by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024. A list of candidates will be distributed to the voting membership by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, through Election Buddy.
Deadline to vote is Friday, May 24, 2024, at 12:00 noon
INOVATION WAVES
Oceans Advance and our partners from the governments of Newfoundland & Labrador and Canada invite local technology companies and researchers to participate in an immersive ocean technology showcase event in St. John’s, NL May 29-31, 2024. Innovation Waves: Newfoundland & Labrador’s Ocean Technology Showcase will host delegations of businesses, industry groups and governmental agencies from the United Kingdom and beyond.
This event will seek to introduce, connect, and familiarize attendees with the world leading educational and research institutes, ocean-related infrastructure, and world-leading ocean technology businesses in NL. It will facilitate new business-to-business opportunities and international collaborations that may stimulate growth and economic activity in NL.
On Thursday, May 30th, there will be a business-to-business session for our local industry and research community, and we invite interested participants to register to attend. There will be an online platform to support B2B activities and initial connections that every participant will have access to for engagement. For more information on this exciting opportunity to showcase your technology and research to more than 40 companies from outside the country, and to register for the morning of May 30th, please contact Audra Murphy at [email protected]
As part of annual planning for the ocean technology sector Oceans Advance, the Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia, and our partners in Atlantic Canada are looking for your input on priority markets and key trade events for the ocean technology sector. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey so that we can continue to support you and your company though our export initiatives.
Highlights
Time is Ticking: Share Your Insights at OCEANS 2024 Halifax! Only one month left to submit your abstracts for OCEANS 2024 Halifax! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your research and innovations in ocean science and technology. Join global leaders and experts in maritime fields to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of our oceans. Submit your abstract before the deadline to be part of this prestigious event! Submit abstracts until April 26, 2024.
SubC Imaging launches it’s new camera. The Rayfin Micro 500m.
Marine Institute, Whatever the path, you can get there from here. To learn more about the programs offered click here, or contact [email protected]
econext launches the Tides of Opportunities video series stemmed from a number of in-person events and real-time demonstrations where both students and skilled professionals could learn directly from industry leaders about available and emerging ocean cleantech careers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The fall issue of the Green Marine Magazine is a must-read to stay updated with Green Marine’s progress and the maritime industry’s environmental initiatives – particularly those undertaken by the program’s members.
Opportunities
The Canada-NL Job Grant provides significant tuition assistance to eligible businesses and organizations to help offset the cost of training for their current and future employees. If you are a private sector employer, not-for-profit organization, Indigenous government or organization, incorporated, or a sole proprietor, you may be eligible.
Upcoming Events
The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for a Newfoundland and Labrador delegation to attend the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition associated events in Rotterdam, Netherlands (May 12-15, 2024).
Innovation Forum April 23-24, Vancouver Convention Centre
ABCMI in partnership with COAST will be providing two days of panels, speakers, and industry showcase presentations embracing emerging technologies and innovation in the ocean and marine space. Not only will this forum be for all those companies directly or indirectly involved in bringing innovative new products and services to market but also for all entrepreneurial businesses progressing through the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) spectrum from idea to commercialization. The event will also feature plenty of networking opportunities with government and private sector entities as a well as a small trade show for exhibitors wanting to show off their cutting edge products.
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