Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
March 20, 2015

Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in International Arctic Technology Conference

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will participate in the Arctic Technology Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, beginning Monday, March 23. Minister King will bring greetings on behalf of the province at the Spotlight on Arctic Technology Reception and Awards, well as speak at the Atlantic Canada seminar on Tuesday, March 24.

The annual Arctic Technology Conference provides a worldwide platform for industry, business and academia to network and share ideas, research and cutting edge technology and has become one of the world�s most comprehensive Arctic events. Newfoundland and Labrador will host the conference in 2016. Additional information on the conference and related events can be found by visiting www.arctictechnologyconference.org.

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Media contact:

Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca

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