Category: Conference, Seminar, or Workshop

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Workshop

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Did you know that ‘transportation’ is the single largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Newfoundland and Labrador? In 2022 transportation was responsible for 43% of the entire province’s emissions. Much of this is attributed to on-road transportation.

January 30, 2025 econext is hosting a workshop to provide an update on the latest initiatives and research relating to the decarbonization of transportation in Newfoundland and Labrador through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) such as those that use clean fuels like hydrogen.

The agenda will include:

  • 9:00 – Overview of ZEV Adoption in NL
  • 9:10 – Research Findings: Medium to Heavy Duty EV (MHDEV) adoption in NL + sharing NL Hydro’s experience of their own fleet electrification – from St. John’s to Churchill Falls
  • 9:40 – Municipal Pilot Programs – Ongoing Light and Medium Duty EV Adoption Projects
  • 10:10 – Break
  • 10:30 – The Electrification of St. John’s Public Transit
  • 11:00 – Research Findings: Potential for Clean Fuels Use in Road Transportation in NL

Event Details

Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Location: Holiday Inn, St. John’s NL

Note that this event is also be available for participation online via webcast.

Registration Details

Member: $12 + HST
Non-Member: $20 + HST
Member Online: $12 + HST
Non-Member Online: $20 + HST

Registration includes coffee and light snacks.

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econext 2025 Conference

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Save the Date!

econext‘s 2025 Conference will be taking place October 9, 2025 at the Delta Hotel St. John’s. Stay tuned for more information.

Partnership

Are you interested in partnering with us on our conference? Click here for details and contact Colin Heffernan at heffernan@econext.ca with your interest.

econext 2024 Conference

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econext‘s Annual Conference is Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier green economy event, attracting leaders in business, government, academia, and the community.

Join us on October 30, 2024 in St. John’s, NL to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero.

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Conference Agenda

Click here to download the conference agenda as a PDF.

Keynote Address

Welcoming Remarks

Canada’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry





Social License and Clean Energy Projects





Cleantech Innovation in Canada




Energy Storage, Biomass, and the Grid





Registration

Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Time:
8:00 AM (Registration) – 4:20 PM
Click here for agenda

Location:
Delta St. John’s, 120 New Gower Street

Tickets:
econext Members: $249 + HST
non-Members: $349 +HST
online-only: $149 +HST

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Online processing fees from Eventbrite will be added to your total.
Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and buffet-style lunch.
Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live.
Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.

Pre-Conference Social

Join us for econext’s 2024 Pre-Conference Social, in partnership with KBRS!

This in-person event will take place on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Sláinte Whiskey and Wine, located at 115 Duckworth Street in St. John’s.

Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled evening of networking, drinks, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Conference attendees, expand your professional network, and catch up with the econext team.

Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. We kindly ask that Conference attendees register as well – it only takes a minute!

Be sure to RSVP by 2:00 PM on Tuesday October 22nd. If you have any questions regarding the social, please contact Colin Heffernan via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca, or by phone at (709) 979-0423.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot.

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Post-Conference Social

Join us for the North Atlantic Green Energy Hub Networking Reception, following the econext 2024 conference. Enjoy drinks and canapés, while connecting with like-minded professionals to share ideas and explore potential partnerships. You’ll also get the chance to learn more about North Atlantic’s new Green Energy Hub. We look forward to seeing you there!

Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. Upon conference registration you will receive a link to confirm your attendance to the North Atlantic Green Energy Hub Networking Reception.

Partnership

Are you interested in partnering with us on our conference? Click here for details and contact Colin Heffernan at heffernan@econext.ca with your interest.

Caribbean Business Opportunities Seminar

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Hear from Trade Commissioners from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and the Caribbean Development Bank

Date: January 22, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
Cost: Free

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Event Agenda

8:30 – Registration/Coffee

8:45 – Welcome and Introduction
Abbie Hodder, econext

9:00 – Market Overview and Business Opportunities in the Eastern Caribbean
Tammy Brathwaite, High Commission of Canada

9:15 – Doing Business with the Caribbean Development Bank
Christine P. Mohammed, Caribbean Development Bank

10:15 – Coffee Break

10:30 – One-on-Ones
Separate registration required – contact abbie@econext.ca to register.

Cleantech Innovation Webinar: Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador

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Join econext and the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa for a webinar on January 16 to explore cleantech innovation collaboration opportunities between Newfoundland and Labrador and Iceland.

Building on the visit to St. John’s, NL by Iceland’s President and First Lady in May of 2023, this free webinar will feature presentations from a series of Icelandic cleantech and renewable energy companies and highlight an existing partnership between Iceland’s national power company and Newfoundland’s own Growler Energy.

Featuring presentations from:


Landsvirkjun is the National Power Company of Iceland and operates 18 power stations in Iceland concentrated on five main areas of operation.


Carbon Recycling International is the globally-recognixed leader in CO2 to methanol technology, operating at industrial scale since 2012.


IceWind develops robust vertical axis wind turbines, designed to withstand all weather conditions and be installed in even the most remote locations.


Carbfix provides a natural and permanent storage solution by turning CO2 into stone underground in less than two years.


Laki Power creates line-powered monitoring systems for overhead power lines, offering innovative solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges faced by power grid operators.


The Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster is the cluster organization for the whole energy industry in Iceland, a joint platform for both public and private entities and institutions of the whole value chain.


Growler Energy is a Newfoundland and Labrador based company focused on unlocking the unlimited potential of renewable resources and clean energy.


econext accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development.

Registration

Date: January 16, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm NST

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Webinar Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • econext (NL)
  • Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa (IS)

Renewable Energy

  • Landsvirkjun (IS) & Growler Energy (NL)
  • IceWind (IS)
  • Q&A

Clean Technology

  • Carbfix (IS)
  • Carbon Recycling International (IS)
  • Laki Power (IS)
  • Q&A

The Power of Cluster Collaboration

  • Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster (IS)

Closing Remarks

econext 2023 conference | October 26, 2023

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econext‘s Annual Conference is Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier green economy event, attracting leaders in business, government, academia, and the community.

Join us on October 26, 2023 in St. John’s, NL to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero.

Stay tuned to this website for more information on the conference as it becomes available.

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Conference Agenda

Click here to download the conference agenda as a PDF.

Welcome Address

Session 1: Clean Energy – What’s Next

2023 has been a banner year for the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy industry, and the momentum is continuing to build. With decisions made on which proposed wind-to-hydrogen projects will have the opportunity to advance in the province, this session focuses on highlighting the next steps for industry, academia, and governments as they continue to advance and support clean energy growth.

Session 2: Achieving Net Zero by 2050

Newfoundland and Labrador has made a commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. As efforts are ramping up to decarbonize the economy and better understand our environmental impacts, we are starting to get a clearer idea about what the pursuit of net zero will mean for our province. This session will focus on some of the biggest challenges we must face and opportunities we should embrace.

Session 3: Continuing Environmental Challenges

While major ‘green’ industrial opportunities are crystallizing, Newfoundland and Labrador continues to face a number of challenges domestically that need to be addressed. From wastewater, to waste management, to climate change adaptation – we have much work to do. This session will explore and define these challenges – while highlighting interesting and innovative approaches to addressing them.

Session 4: Leading Green Economy Innovation

Newfoundland and Labrador has the opportunity before it to position itself as a leader in clean growth research, development, and innovation. This session will identify a series of green economy topics of particular relevance and importance to the province, explore why their pursuit from an R&D perspective is important, and discuss how they can best be approached.

Rapid Fire Presentations

Throughout the conference, attendees will hear from innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups on their ideas that can help solve environmental challenges and grow Newfoundland and Labrador’s green economy. Interested in presenting? Respond to our Request for Expressions of Interest.

Registration

Date:
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Time:
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:
Delta St. John’s, 120 New Gower Street

Tickets:

econext Members: $199 + HST
non-Members: $249 +HST
online-only: $90 +HST

REGISTER NOW!

Online processing fees from Eventbrite will be added to your total.
Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and lunch.
Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live.
Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.

Partnership

Are you interested in partnering with us on our conference? Click here for details and contact Colin Heffernan at heffernan@econext.ca with your interest.

econext 2022 conference | October 20, 2022

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The global pursuit of net zero is positioning Newfoundland and Labrador to be a significant contributor to emissions reductions around the world.

Join us on October 20, 2022 to hear about the latest developments for Newfoundland and Labrador related to renewable energy, hydrogen, mining, waste management, and emissions reductions in the offshore.

This is the best opportunity of the year to network with clean technology and environmental services stakeholders in industry, government, and academia.

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Conference Kick-Off Networking Event

Conference Agenda

The econext 2022 conference will feature panel discussions with decision-makers and industry leaders on the following topics as they relate specifically to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL):

View the Detailed Agenda Here

An Update on NL’s Renewable Energy Future

In December of 2021, the Government of NL released its renewable energy plan. In this session hear from key decision makers on the progress that has been achieved since December – and what the next steps are in helping NL reach its renewable energy potential.

Green Hydrogen and NL’s Opportunity

NL has the potential to become a first-mover and global leader in the production of green hydrogen on a substantial scale. In this session, hear from a panel of prospective developers on what they see as being opportunities for the production and export of green hydrogen from NL.

The Latest on Offshore Wind

This session will provide attendees with an update on offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada from two perspectives. Industry representatives will give an overview of the advancements they are seeing on the ground, while the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will provide an update on the regional assessment that is being developed for the region.

The Role of NL’s Mining Sector in the Global Energy Transition

A global energy transition will demand the production of more raw materials for wind turbines, batteries, and other clean energy technologies. NL is home to many of the minerals required, and thus presents an opportunity for economic growth for the province. This session asks two questions: how do we reduce the environmental impact of our industry today, and how do we balance future industrial development with the pursuit of net zero?

Innovation in Waste Management

NL faces significant challenges in the management of its waste – the primary obstacle being economies of scale. In this session, hear about the progress has been achieved in the province through 2022 in exploring new innovative approaches to dealing with waste streams – as well as new initiatives and new companies that are already at work!

Charting a Net Zero Future for NL’s Offshore

In this session led by The Net Zero Project, you will hear about the results of work undertaken through 2021-2022 to outline net zero pathways for NL’s offshore industry, the role that carbon offsets will play in that pursuit, and the importance of digitalization and technology.

More information on the econext 2022 conference agenda is coming soon.

Registration

Date:
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Time:
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:
The Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL

Tickets:

econext Members: $179 + HST
non-Members: $229 +HST
online-only: $90 +HST

SOLD OUT

Your ticket will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Online-only registrants will receive a Zoom link to participate in the conference live. All registrants will have access to conference session recordings on-demand following the event.

Information on tickets being made available to students will be released closer to the conference date.

Conference Sponsorship

Are you interested in supporting econext‘s work and its 2022 conference? Click here to download the options available to you. Contact Matt Rumboldt at matt@econext.ca to discuss your interest.

Defining Green Jobs for Newfoundland and Labrador: A Panel Discussion

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Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she moderates a discussion on green jobs and makes a special announcement about “What’s Next” for NEIA!

What exactly is a ‘green job‘?

The energy transition and the greening of the economy will look different depending on where in the world you are. The makeup of an economy, including its current primary industries and future growth potential, will determine what the workforce transition demands and opportunities might be.

Join NEIA’s Chair Ashley Noseworthy as she leads a panel discussion which begins an exploration of what a green job means in the context of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Do we know what green jobs are? What will they be in our province? How do we strategically plan for changes in our workforce?

Panelists include:

Details and Registration

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Online

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