2017
October 11-12, 2017
St. John’s, NL
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2017
CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 1 8:00
Conference Registration
8:30
Breakfast Keynote
Hon. Christopher Mitchelmore
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
9:10
Conference Welcome Alex Templeton Chair of NEIA & Associate w/ McInnes Cooper
9:15
SALON C/D
Environmental Regulatory Improvements in NL
Identifying Needs and Developing Recommendations Through an Interactive Session Hosted by Dr. Steve Bonnell Environmental Assessment & Regulatory Affairs Practice Leader Amec Foster Wheeler
10:15
Networking Break 10:45
SALON C/D - FEATURE PRESENTATION
The Potential for an Offshore Wind Industry in NL
A discussion on the opportunities, economic impacts, and challenges of a potential offshore wind energy industry in Newfoundland and Labrador 10:45
PANEL DISCUSSION: Economic Growth Potential for Western Newfoundland with Offshore Wind
Nora Fever Business Development Manager, Corner Brook Port Corporation Delia Warren Director, Iron & Earth East 11:30
Kirby Mercer CEO, Beothuk Energy Moderated By: Erin Stapleton Stapleton Environmental Consulting
Financing Renewable Power and Clean Technology Sasha Jacob Chairman & CEO, Jacob Capital Management Inc.
12:00
Offshore Wind: The European Experience and the North American Opportunity Lester Fontijn Project Development Director, Atlantic Canada Offshore Developments
CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 1
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2017
12:45
Networking Lunch 1:45 SALON A
SALON B
Federal and Provincial Procurement
Data Management in the Environmental Context
The latest information on how to sell your products and services to governments
New methods of acquiring data from our environment and how to deal with the information
The Build In Canada Innovation Program and Successes in NL Christopher Baird Senior Director responsible for the Build in Canada Innovation Program
Spatial Data Management for Environmental Resources Sharon Janes Senior Consultant and Manager of Eastern Operations, Integrated Informatics
w/ testimonials from: SubC Imaging, Seashore Ltd., and Marine Industrial Lighting Modernizing Public Sector Procurement in Newfoundland & Labrador Dale Williams Director of Audit, Information and Training, Government Purchasing Agency
The Value of Utilizing Big Data and Historical Information while Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Mike Chester Environmental Risk Information Services Gas Detection with Drones Lee Parmiter CEO, EnviroMed Detection Services
3:15
Networking Break 3:45
SALON C/D - FEATURE PRESENTATION
New in Environmental Monitoring in Newfoundland and Labrador Eyes in the sky, insight on the ground: satellite monitoring for remote environments and climate change adaptation Dr. Freeman Ralph Chief Operating Officer, C-CORE
Genomic Technologies for Environmental Assessment and Monitoring Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei Scientific Leader, Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications
Join NEIA as we mark 25 years supporting Newfoundland and Labrador’s Environmental Industry! NEIA was incorporated on September 2, 1992 and has been actively contributing to the growth of the province’s green economy ever since.
Come celebrate NEIA’s past, present, and future! Join stakeholders from all corners of the green economy - business owners, policy makers, environmental professionals, corporate representatives, etc. for a casual night of food, drink, and conversation.
October 11, 2017 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Fifth Ticket Your 25th Anniversary Social ticket and complementary beverage is included with your Newleef 2017 registration. Single tickets for the social only are also available at www.Newleef.ca for $40 + HST.
BDC is right there with you at Newleef 2017 Conference St. John’s Business Center 1-888-INFO-BDC bdc.ca
Welcome to Newleef! METAL & AUTO RECYCLING
From a Needle to an Anchor: 1. We buy Scrap Metal 2. Car Crushing Services 3. EPA Certified NLCSA Health & Safety Certification
YOUR LOCAL PARTNER IN RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2017
CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 2 8:00
Continental Breakfast 8:30
SALON C/D BREAKFAST FEATURE PRESENTATION
Starting Up: The Journey of New Clean Tech Firms A Panel Discussion With: Joshua Green, Co-Founder and CEO, MYSA Dr. Sizwe Dhlamini, CEO, Power HV Inc. Andrew Cook, Co-Founder, Seaformatics
Moderated By: Michelle Simms President and CEO, Genesis Centre
9:15 SALON A
SALON B
Addressing Climate Change and Greenhouse Gasses in NL
Emerging Fields and Opportunities
A new focus on GHG reduction and clean growth has emerged across Canada. What does this mean for NL and how are its firms adjusting? Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations: Who, What and Why Gerald Crane Director of Research, Analysis and Government Relations, Climate Change Branch - Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment
What does the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change mean for Newfoundland and Labrador? Jackie Janes Assistant Deputy Minister, Climate Change Branch - Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment Manufacturing and Tackling the 7 Forms of ‘Green Waste’ David Haire Regional Vice President Atlantic Canada, Canadian Manufacturers and Exports Cheryl Lee Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Country Ribbon Inc.
Highlighting projects and possibilities of interest to environmental firms in NL Diesel Power Generation in NL’s Remote Communities Bob Moulton Manager - Rural Planning, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro LiDAR: Transforming a Resource-Based Economy Into a Knowledge-Based Economy at the Speed of Light Randy Gillespie Independent Consultant
Shifting Mindsets – Incorporating Sustainability Into Marine WildCapture Fisheries Dr. Kris Vascotto Executive Director, Groundfish Enterprise Allocation Council
CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 2
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2017
10:45
Networking Break 11:15 SALON A
SALON B
New Business Supports
Addressing NL’s Wastewater Management Challenges
Catch up on all of the recent changes and additions to the support systems available to your firm! A Summary of Canada’s Clean Tech Funding Available to NL Firms Delia Warren Director, Iron & Earth East New Innovation Supports from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Innovation, and Industry Larry Weatherbie Director of Accelerated Growth An Introduction to the Clean Leadership Internship Program Gina Patterson Director of Policy and Strategic Relations, Clean Foundation
12:45
An exploration of the wastewater management issues we face in NL - and existing resources to help tackle them Setting the Context: The Current State of Wastewater Management in NL Warren Martin Business Center Discipline Leader, Stantec Resources Available to Decision Makers to Begin Addressing Wastewater Challenges from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sarah Bassler PASB Technical Solutions, On behalf of FCM Addressing Wasterwater Management Challenges at Home and Abroad Al Ducey BMSNA
Networking Lunch
Clean technology refers to products, processes, and services that improve on environmental performance in support of sustainable development and clean growth.
Are you a firm that has a product, process, or service that improves on environmental performance by increasing efficiencies, or reducing 'wastes'? That's a clean technology. Go to the website below to ensure your clean technology appears in the 2017-18 Newfoundland & Labrador CleanTech Directory!
CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 2 1:45
SALON B
SALON A
New in Clean Technology NL
Learn about the latest cleantech in the province, and meet their founders! Fresh Approaches to Water Analysis Stefana Egli Co-Founder, Intelligent Materials
Protecting your Businesses from Escalating Energy Costs Jesse McCaw Co-Founder, Wreckhouse Energy
Building the Fastest SpaceX Hyperloop Pod in North America Adam Keating Project Lead, Paradigm Hyperloop
3:15
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2017
Buildings and Efficiencies
From energy to waste to materials, learn about the latest methods and supports to find efficiencies From Sales to Safety - What Energy Efficiency Can Do For Your Business Peter Upshall Energy Conservation Engineer, Newfoundland Power
Deep Energy Retrofit of a Salt Box Home Ashley Smith Director, Fundamental Inc.
The Zero Carbon Building Standard for Commercial, Institutional and MultiFamily Buildings Lara Ryan Regional Director – Atlantic Chapter, Canada Green Building Council
Networking Break
3:30 FEATURE PRESENTATION - SALON C/D
Filling the Gap – A Proposed Regulatory Regime for Offshore Wind in Atlantic Canada Daniel Watt Partner, McInnes Cooper Sara Mahaney Associate, McInnes Cooper
4:15 Clean Technology, NL’s Environmental Sector, and NEIA: The Path Forward Closing Conference Remarks Kieran Hanley Executive Director, NEIA
Thank you all for attending Newleef 2017 Tweet us @ #Newleef2017
What’s your green idea?
We’d like to know. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes that the green economy has limitless potential for business opportunities. Our province is well-positioned to take advantage of clean technology opportunities that can be used here and abroad. We’re proud to work with NEIA and its members to help promote sustainable development of our environmental and clean technology sectors. Please contact Wayne Roebothan for more information. wayneroebothan@gov.nl.ca | 709.729.0594 www.gov.nl.ca
Matching Clean Technology Research and Development Across Multiple Sectors of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Economy with Market Opportunities and Business Needs
SPRING 2018
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Erosion and Sediment Control – Planning and Design (ESCD1™) Objective, measurable and unambiguous erosion and sediment control planning and design – the foundation of effective and defensible erosion and sediment control practice.
January 10-12, 2018 To reserve your seat, contact: Kieran Hanley at kieran@neia.org.
Environmental Managers Roundtable
The Environmental Managers Roundtable is an opportunity for environmental managers in varying segments of the economy to network, discuss issues of common concern, and share information in a relaxed and informal setting. The agenda is driven by the participants of the roundtable.
Register at www.neia.org/managers *This session is reserved for environmental leads and managers only
Join NEIA’s Export and International Business Network to accomplish what you cannot do alone.
EVENT PARTNERS 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
METAL & AUTO RECYCLING
Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association