Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
July 8, 2015

Media Advisory: Minister to Participate at Conference Showcasing Ocean Technology Opportunities with Ireland

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will co-host the 2015 Our Ocean Wealth Conference opening reception with SmartOcean Ireland tomorrow (Thursday, July 9) at 7:30 p.m. at Vertigo Restaurant at Cork County Hall, Carrigrohane Rd, Cork, Ireland.

Minister King will also speak at the Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth opening plenary session on Friday, July 10, at 9:00 a.m. The session will take place at National Maritime College of Ireland at Ringaskiddy, Cork County.

The Our Ocean Wealth Conference focuses on sustainable growth and employment opportunities, as well as the challenges facing the ocean technology industry. Additional information on the conference can be found at: www.ouroceanwealth.ie opens new window.

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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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