The future of the Island Rail Corridor is in question and has far reaching implications for industries, communities and First Nations from Victoria to Comox and Port Alberni.
Join the Both Sides of the Tracks – Rail or No Rail? session at the 16th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit to participate in a conversation regarding the future of rail on Vancouver Island.
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Adam Cooper, Board Member of Urban Development Institute and Director of Community Planning and Development at Abstract Developments
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Joe Spears, General Manager, San Group
Leading the Way – Island Entrepreneurs ‘Moving the Dial’ with Low Carbon Products
Learn how three Island companies are working to reduce the carbon footprint in construction, utilizing marginal fibre to manufacture quality wood products, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Mark Anson, Principal, Timber Tiles
Climate Solutions part of the Tech & Innovation Showcase Sessions
Climate Solutions is one of the Tech & Innovation Showcase sessions presented by the Innovation Island Technology Association, Premier Sponsor for the 2022 Economic Summit.
Perhaps never before have the ripple effects of a tree falling in the forest or a stone thrown in an ocean presented such poignant metaphors to what we are all facing. The science, the evidence, the impact [to climate change] continues to mount. Inventors, innovators, and practical problem solvers are working from one simple premise, we can do better! Hear from three companies who are making a difference.
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New to the Summit – Summit Forum 22
Networking and Collaboration – October 26, 8:30am to 10:30am
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Networking amongst decision-makers is always #1 at the Economic Summit. This year we’re enhancing connection by providing two hours for meeting new leaders, contributing towards planning, exploring opportunities, and investigating funding sources. Engage!
Seaweed + Vancouver Island + FTZVI – A formula for accelerating growth. The Island is perfectly positioned to create the model for BC, Canada and Internationally to grow seaweed and become a global leader in the blue economy and Agritech. We are perfectly positioned to create an entire ecosystem in our backyard working under the assumption that we have the full support and participation of both the provincial and federal governments. as the Industry emerges there are a multitude of business opportunities, a number of which we haven’t even thought of. Let’s start the discussion… Pacific Seaweed Industry Association President & CEO, Mark Smith will present and engage dialogue in this 30-minutes session starting at 10:00am on October 26th.
The Pacific Seaweed Industry Association (PSIA) is committed to ensuring a healthy and productive future for the ever-growing seaweed industry. The PSIA has partnered with Radicle to launch a first-of-its-kind seaweed industry decarbonization cohort through their Climate Smart Training & Certification Program. This opportunity is being made available for up to 10 PSIA members, on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about this program at this networking session.
