The Pacific Northwest Gateway to Asia: Trade, Energy and Managing the Environmental Challenges

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Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

This conference is a must for those wanting to learn more about the economic opportunities that Asian economies present for BC and Greater Victoria within a Pacific Northwest regional context, and to explore how best to manage the challenges that will arise from this increased activity. From energy to green tech, the conference will look at changing economic scenarios and ways to maximize the region’s advantages.

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Keynote Speaker: Minister Teresa Wat, Minister for International Trade Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism

Speakers include:

Prof. Donald Alper Director, Center for Canadian-American Studies and Border Policy Research Institute, Mr. Stewart Beck President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Capt Stephen Brown President, Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Mr. Doug Caul Associate Deputy Minister, Environmental Assessments Branch, Gov’t BC

Mr. David Curtis President and CEO, Viking Air

Mr. Doug Horswill former SVP (Sustainability and External Affairs), Teck Resources Ltd

Mr. Peter Howard President and CEO, Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)

Mr. Nigel Kuzemko CEO, Steelhead LNG

Mr. Jonathan Manthorpe, former international columnist, Vancouver Sun and foreign correspondent, Southam News

Amb. Shotaro Oshima Chairman, Institute for International Economic Studies. Tokyo, Japan

Ms. Rebecca Penty Energy Industry reporter, Bloomberg News

Mr. Tom Ranken President and CEO, Washington Clean Tech Alliance

Mr. Jamie Sawchuk Partner (Energy), Deloitte Touche LLP

Mr. Patrick Smyth VP Safety and Engineering at Canadian Energy Pipeline Association

Ms. Edith St. Hilaire Acting Consul General - Canadian Consulate

Mr. Bruce Carter CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce