The Maritimes Energy Association will be the lead organizer of a Trade Mission to Palm Beach, Aruba, from October 8-12, 2013 (mission dates). This mission will coincide with the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) and is supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, and Nova Scotia Business Inc.
(Click here for information on the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum)
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) has emerged as an important event for Caribbean and further a-field stakeholders to get together to network, exchange ideas and to do business together. This translates into an opportunity over the course of two days to meet the vast majority of stakeholders currently working on projects and initiatives in the Caribbean, be they Government Ministers or the CEOs of top international developers.
CREF provides a compelling mixture of world-class content and superlative opportunities to meet all the key participants in this rapidly emerging renewables market. Whether you are a renewable energy project developer, a service provider, a technology solutions provider, a researcher or a multilateral active in the Caribbean or looking to better understand regional policy and opportunities, CREF is a must-attend event.
The Mission program will include:
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we will be reserving a block of rooms for our delegation at a local hotel close to the conference centre. Please be advised that there are a limited number of rooms available and these will go on a first come first served basis. Once you are registered and paid to be part of this delegation, additional information on how to reserve your room will be sent.
Mission fee & other estimated costs:
Many of the costs of this mission are being covered through ACOA, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, and NSBI including the booth and matchmaker service. There will be a participation fee for this trade mission and participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations. Companies will be screened by ACOA, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, and NSBI, and must be in good standing with the Government in order to participate. Below is a breakdown of your estimated expenses:
Participation Fee
$500.00 Cdn (plus tax)
** Payable to The Maritimes Energy Association and refundable following participation in CREF
Flight Fee
$1100.00 Cdn ** estimate only for Air Canada, return ticket from Halifax
Hotel Fee
$179.00 US per night
Conference Registration :
One CREF conference pass will be supplied per company registration for this mission. Any additional conference registrations can be purchased through The Maritimes Energy Association. The CREF registration fee to attend CREF 2013 is US$1250.00 and allows access to all sessions, exhibition and networking events/receptions.
If you would like to take part in Green Aruba (October 9 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) please note that it is not included in your CREF Conference registration. An additional registration may be purchased through The Maritimes Energy Association for US$425.00. (www.greenaruba.org)
Interested in Attending?
If you would like to participate in this mission or require additional information, please contact:
Judy Lynch – Member Relations Coordinator
The Maritimes Energy Association
Phone: 902. 496.3183
Email: Judy@MaritimesEnergy.com
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