Sept 19th, 2023
Pre Conference Networking Social
Hosted by the Port of Argentia
Port of Argentia is hosting a pre-conference social 7pm – 9pm, Tuesday, September 19 at Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre.
PLACENTIA BAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE, 17 Patterson Drive, Town Square, Placentia.
Port of Argentia invites delegates and exhibitors to an evening of connections and refreshments. Pre-social registration is limited to the first 60 registered delegates.
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Sept 20th, 2023
Delegate, Exhibitor Registration & Booth Setup
Official Opening & Trade Exhibition
Speakers
CLAUDETTE PITTMAN, Committee Chairperson, Placentia Bay Industrial Showcase (PBIS)
WAYNE POWER, President, Placentia Chamber of Commerce
SHERRY GAMBIN-WALSH, MHA, Placentia - St. Mary's
HIS WORSHIP KEITH PEARSON, Mayor, Town of Placentia
ARGENTIA RENEWABLES ENERGY PROJECT UPDATE
Keynote Speaker - FRANK DAVIS, Assistant Vice President, Green Fuels & Canada Country Head for Pattern Energy
Exhibition Open
Conference Session I - Leaders In Transition
COUNCILLOR JENNIFER RICHARDSON, Chairperson, Economic Development Committee
Town of Placentia
PERRY POWER, Director of Human Resources & Communications, Grieg Seafood Ltd.
VINCENT TULK, Manager of Human Resources for Vale Newfoundland and Labrador
Refreshment Break & Exhibition
Visit Exhibitors
Speed Networking Session (Pre-Registration Required)
Delegates & Exhibitors opportunity to promote their business
20 entrants (2 – minutes each, one representative per company)
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Lunch
STAR OF THE SEA HALL, 14 – 16 Jubilee Road, Placentia (Ticket Required for Entry)
Keynote Speaker - THE HONOURABLE GERRY BYRNE, MHA for the District of Corner Brook
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth & Skills, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Conference Session II - Argentia Operations
Speakers
SCOTT PENNEY, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Argentia
MIKE RUDOFSKY, Director, CGS and WWRP Interface, Integration, & SIMOPS, Cenovus Energy
TARA LAING, Director, Corporate Communications, Marine Atlantic Inc.
ANDREW SHORT, Chief Operating Officer, Integrated Logistics (NL) Ltd.
Argentia Industrial Site Tour (Pre-Registration Required)
Topic: What’s happing in Argentia? Get a first-hand look at activities in the Port!
Coach departs Unity PARC at 3:30 pm en route to the Argentia Industrial Site.
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NOTE: Registration for the tour is currently at capacity. Please join the Wait List for a chance to participate.
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PBIS Reception & Charity Night
THE THREE SISTERS PUBLIC HOUSE, 2 Orcan Drive, Placentia (Ticket Required for Entry)
Featuring Karaoke with Floyd Edison. Cash Bar.
Donations accepted in support of Community Connections Housing Coalition
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Sept 21st, 2023
Small Town Beginnings - Continental Breakfast
SMALL TOWN BEGINNINGS, The Unity PARC, Placentia
SPEAKER
Keynote Speaker - EARLE G. HALL, President & CEO | AXES.ai
Topic: Small Town Beginnings
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Exhibition Open
Unity PARC
Conference Session III - Industry & Innovation
Speakers
GERRY MAYO, Chair, EnergyNL
KIERAN HANLEY, Chief Executive Officer, econext
LIAM FLANAGAN, Program Manager, Ready Talent at techNL
ELIZABETH PERCY, Pursuits Manager, The Cahill Group
Refreshment Break & Exhibition
Visit Exhibitors
Conference Session IV - Diversification & New Opportunities
Speakers
GEORGINA LAKE, Director of Business Development, Trades NL: Building Trades of NL & Labrador
DELIA WARREN, Lead Renewables Consultant, Xodus Group
ALYSSA SMITH, Regional Program Specialist, Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and
Traffic Services
Conference Session V - Lunch
Location, the Unity PARC, 79 – 81 Blockhouse Road, Placentia
Keynote Speaker - THE HONOURABLE ANDREW PARSONS, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, MHA for the District of Burgeo – La Poile, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador