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INFO SESSION: Opportunities for Atlantic Canada Supply Chain in Global Offshore Wind Developments
October 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In partnership, we are hosting a session to present the results of the studies and support our member companies and others with interests in getting involved in the sector.
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (light refreshments will be provided)
Location: Westin Nova Scotian, Harbour Suites Room
~ 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax
The session is an opportunity to get an understanding of the business opportunities in offshore wind and develop a strategy to access the market. Key topics covered will include:
US Market:
- Overview of US East Coast Offshore Wind Developments
- Assessment of the US East Coast Offshore Wind Supply Chain (supply chain and contract structure, existing supplier relationships, supply chain gaps, etc.)
- Barriers to Atlantic Canada Firms’ Participation
- Implications of Special Purpose Offshore Wind Vessels and Ports
- Assessment of Atlantic Canada Industrial Supply Chain
- Enhancing Competitive Prospects of Atlantic Canada Industrial Supply Chain
European Market:
- Research methodology and business categories analyzed
- Summary of challenges and barriers for each business category
- Typical pathways towards supply chain penetration in the industry
- Recommendations for each business category
- Recommendations for the region, across all categories
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the session details and agenda
The session is open to MRC and NEIA members as well as non-members.
Member rate (MRC & NEIA Members): $25
Non-member rate: $45
CLICK HERE to register
SESSION AGENDA
2:00 – 2:10 pm Welcome & Introductions
– Elisa Obermann, Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada
– Abbie Lacey, Manager of International Business Development, NEIA
2:10 – 3:10 pm US Supply Chain Opportunities Study Results
– John Dalton, Power Advisory
– Bruce Cameron, Envigour Policy Consulting
– Q&A – ALL
3:10 – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 – 4:30 pm European Supply Chain Opportunities Study Results
– Caron Hawco
– Q&A – ALL
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Supplier success stories and lessons learned
– Moya Cahill, CEO, PanGeo Subsea
– Others TBD
5:00 pm Closing