Norther Exposure 2013

Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre St. John’s, NL January 22-‐24, 2013

Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre St. John’s, NL January 22-‐24, 2013 Tel: (709) 896-‐8033 Fax: (709) 896-‐8039 [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Subject to change -‐ last updated January 16, 2013. Visit www.ne2013.com for periodic updates.

Monday, January 21, 2013 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-‐Registration

Location: Delta Hotel & Conference Centre Lobby Registration Sponsors: CK Logistics, Memorial University, EVAS Air Charters

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration

Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Lobby Registration Sponsors: CK Logistics, Memorial University, EVAS Air Charters

8:30 am – 12:00 pm Trade Exhibition Set-‐up Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre Avalon Ballroom & Crush Lobby

10:30 am – 11:30 am NEW

Muskrat Falls Supplier Information Presentation Presented by Nalcor Energy Location: St. John’s Convention Centre

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm UPDATED

Welcome Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Hon. Keith Hutchings – Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall Sponsor: Provincial Airlines/Innu Mikun Airlines

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Trade Exhibition – Business-‐to-‐Business Day Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre Avalon Ballroom & Crush Lobby Sponsor: Air Labrador

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Conference Session I: Aboriginal Business Partnerships Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Harbourview Ballroom Sponsor: McInnes Cooper

2:00pm Dr. Ron Sparkes – Conference Moderator Labrador Institute – Opening Remarks

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mr. Chris Reynolds – Principal Stantec Consulting Ltd.

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Mr. James Thorbourne – President and CEO Nunatsiavut Group of Companies

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Nutrition Break Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Trade Show Floor Sponsor: Dexter Institute

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Mr. Francis Clarke – Manager Innu Business Development Centre

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Mr. Andy Turnbull – General Manager Nunacor

4:30 pm – 4:50 pm Panel Discussion / Question Period



6:30 pm – 10:00 pm “Barney’s Bash” – Meet and Greet A Tribute to Labrador Entrepreneur Barney Powers! Guest Speakers:

Hon. Peter Penashue – Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada Government of Canada

Hon. Nick McGrath – Minister of Service NL, and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, the Government Purchasing Agency, Office of the Chief Information Officer, the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Mayor Dennis O’Keefe City of St. John’s

Location: Marconi Hall – St. John’s Convention Centre

Sponsors: H.J. O’Connell, Pennecon Ltd., Labrador Catering, Canadian Helicopters, Hunts Transport Ltd. and Cabo Drilling Corp.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:30 am – 8:45 am UPDATED

Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Mr. Tom Paddon – President & CEO Baffinland Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall Sponsor: H.J. O'Connell Construction

8:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Lobby Registration Sponsors: CK Logistics, Memorial University, EVAS Air Charters

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Trade Exhibition – Public Day Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre Avalon Ballroom & Crush Lobby Sponsor: Air Labrador

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Conference Session II: Mining and Natural Resources – Part 1 Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre– Harbourview Ballroom Sponsor: Stewart McKelvey

9:00 am Dr. Ron Sparkes – Conference Moderator Labrador Institute – Opening Remarks

9:00 am – 9:30 am Mr. Dave Liverman – Assistant Deputy Minister, Mines Dept. of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

9:30 am – 10:00 am Mr. Peter Dimmell – President and CEO Silver Spruce Resources Inc.

10:00 am – 10:30am Nutrition Break Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Trade Show Floor Sponsor: New Millennium Iron Corporation

10:30 am – 11:00 am Mr. Gary Norris – Executive VP, Government and Community Affairs Alderon Iron Ore Corporation

11:00 am – 11:30 am Mr. Dean Journeaux – President and CEO New Millennium Iron Corporation

11:30 am – 11:50 am Panel Discussion / Question Period



12:00 pm – 1:30 pm UPDATED

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Mr. Gilbert Bennett – Vice President, Lower Churchill Project Nalcor Energy Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall Sponsor: North Atlantic Iron Corporation

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Conference Session III: Northern Transportation and Infrastructure Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre– Harbourview Ballroom Sponsor: Nalcor Energy

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mr. Stephen Dinn – Vice President, Corporate Development Provincial Aerospace

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Mr. Peter Woodward – Vice President of Operations Woodward Group of Companies

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Nutrition Break Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Trade Show Floor Sponsor: G.J. Cahill

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Mr. Lyman Langille – President and CEO Goose Bay Capital Corporation Inc.

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Mr. Dan McKeen -‐ Senior Vice President Customer Solutions Bell Aliant

4:30 pm – 4:50 pm Panel Discussion / Question Period

Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:30 am – 8:45 am Breakfast with Keynote Speaker

Mr. Frank Coleman – President and CEO Coleman Group of Companies Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall Sponsor: Memorial University

8:30 am – 3:00 pm Registration Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Lobby Registration Sponsors: CK Logistics, Memorial University, EVAS Air Charters

8:30 am – 11:30 am NEW

Muskrat Falls Supplier Information – One-‐on-‐One Sessions These sessions are designed for individuals and businesses interested in learning about supplier opportunities with the Muskrat Falls development. Lower Churchill Project representatives will be available for 15-‐minute one-‐on-‐one meetings. To register, contact [email protected], or sign up at the Nalcor Energy booth at the trade show. Location: Information supplied upon session booking

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Trade Exhibition – Public Day Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre Avalon Ballroom & Crush Lobby Sponsor: Air Labrador

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Labrador Job Fair Location: St. John’s Convention Centre

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Conference Session IV: Mining and Natural Resources – Part 2 Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre– Harbourview Ballroom Sponsor: Stewart McKelvey

9:00 am Dr. Ron Sparkes – Conference Moderator Labrador Institute – Opening Remarks

9:00 am – 9:30 am Mr. Steve Bonnell Associate and Practice Leader, Environmental Assessment and Regulatory AMEC

9:30 am – 10:00 am Mr. Francis MacKenzie – President North Atlantic Iron Corporation



10:00am – 10:30am Nutrition Break Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Trade Show Floor Sponsor: Nalcor Energy

10:30 am – 11:00 am Mr. Bruce Dumville – President Aurora Energy Ltd.

11:00 am – 11:30 am Mr. Larry LeDrew -‐ Vice President Sustainable Development Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd.

11:30 am – 11:50 am Panel Discussion / Question Period 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm UPDATED

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Mr. Stephen Lindley – Vice President, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs SNC-‐Lavalin Inc. Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall Sponsor: Woodward Group of Companies

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm NEW

Muskrat Falls Supplier Information – One-‐on-‐One Sessions These sessions are designed for individuals and businesses interested in learning about supplier opportunities with the Muskrat Falls development. Lower Churchill Project representatives will be available for 15-‐minute one-‐on-‐one meetings. To register, contact [email protected], or sign up at the Nalcor Energy booth at the trade show.

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Conference Session V: Effective Human Resources Strategies Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre– Harbourview Ballroom Sponsor: Deloitte

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Ms. Cathy Bennett – CEO and Owner Bennett Group of Companies

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Ms. Ann Marie Vaughan – President College of the North Atlantic

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Nutrition Break Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference Centre – Trade Show Floor Sponsor: Marine Institute

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Ms. Dana Imbeault – Director of Operations Mining Industry Human Resources Council

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Dr. Keith Chaulk – Director Labrador Institute of Memorial University

4:30 pm – 4:50 pm Panel Discussion / Question Period 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm "A Taste of Labrador" -‐ Gala Evening

A cultural evening showcasing Labrador Aboriginal heritage, entertainment and cuisine! Special Musical Guests: The Flummies Also including:

• Short Film Presentation • Northern Fashion Show • Musical & Cultural Performances • Charity Auction

Location: St. John’s Convention Centre – Marconi Hall

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