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SATURDAY 30TH JUNE TO SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2012OCEAN WEALTH EXHIBITION Throughout the week there will be a wide range of exciting and interesting exhibits on view in the Ocean Wealth Showcase demonstrating the scale and diversity of Ireland’s ocean resources and their economic, social and environmental value to our island nation.

» Find out about the status of our fisheries and their importance to our coastal communities, developments taking place in the fishing, processing and aquaculture industries and the huge potential of seafood as part of our thriving Irish food sector internationally.

» Developments at sea in the shipping industry– training, new technologies, e-navigation and safety.

» The latest technologies used to manage and monitor our ocean resources, why and how do we monitor our marine environment and can we improve?

» INFOMAR – world’s first survey to target total coverage of the sea bed. What have we learned and how much more have we left to do? The RV Keary research vessel will be alongside in Galway harbour providing a hands-on demonstration of mapping techniques and systems.

» Ireland has the best ocean energy resources in the world and some of the most innovative technologies are being developed and tested here. Is this the next big industry of the future?

» Weather and climate change – what is happening in our oceans and how will it affect our lives in the future as an island nation?

» Ireland has the most spectacular coasts, beaches, rivers and lakes, all very much in demand by nature lovers, adventurers, anglers, sailors, watersports enthusiasts and international tourists. How can we ensure that these valuable resources are developed and protected for the enjoyment of all?

In addition to the exhibits there will be a range of business and family events happening throughout the week in the Ocean Wealth Showcase so please join us.

KEEP M-INFORMED Keeping a close watch and reporting on all things marine will be the Galway “twitter” Buoy located in Galway Bay. For all your Volvo Race, Ocean Wealth Showcase, navigation, environmental and metocean information follow:

www.twitter.com/GalwayBuoy

www.facebook.com/GalwayBuoy

CONTRIBUTORS AND SPONSORS OF THE OCEAN WEALTH SHOWCASE The Ocean Wealth Showcase is being sponsored and supported by the following:

OCEAN WEALTH SHOWCASE AT VOLVO GLOBAL VILLAGE

FROM 30TH JUNE TO 8TH JULY, THE OCEAN WEALTH SHOWCASE WILL TAKE PLACE AS PART OF THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE FESTIVAL IN GALWAY.

» Marine Institute

» BIM

» Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL)

» EPA

» SEAI

» GSI

» IMDO

» Intel

» IBM

» Veolia Ireland

» RPS

» CLS (Complete Laboratory Solutions)

» Nua Venture

» IMERC

» DCU

» NUIG

» UCC

» NMCI

» Irish Navy

» SmartBay Ireland

» Coastguard

» Total Expo

» Blacklight

» Collins Engineering

» Meteogroup

» Techworks

» Drawinginc

» Galway Atlantiquaria

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE & SUNDAY 1ST JULY 2012 FAMILY FUN DAYS Earn a Pirates Higher Diploma (PHD) at Black John Cartoon Workshops where the secrets of the ocean will be revealed.

Come along and learn about the BIM Lobster V-notching conservation scheme and meet other marine creatures up close.

World Premier of the Winning Animations of the 2012 Follow the Fleet Schools Essay Competition. Learn more about the concepts of Maritime geography, science and history and the amazing stories of Irish ports, ships and sailors at www.followthefleet.ie

Captain your own ship and lots more for kids of all ages.

MONDAY 2ND JULY 2012 3RD ANNUAL SMARTOCEAN CONFERENCE The 3rd Annual SmartOcean Conference ‘Getting more from our Marine Resources through Technology’ will take place in the Marine Institute, Oranmore.

Over 120 national and international delegates will gather to hear Thought Leaders from across the Marine and ICT sectors, State Agencies and Research Institutes.

The discussion will focus on the challenges and lead opportunities for translation of innovative technologies into business solutions focused on developing Aquaculture, Security & Logistics and Offshore Energy. Visit www.smartocean.org for the full conference programme and registration details.

TUESDAY 3RD JULY 2012 SMARTOCEAN INNOVATION EXCHANGE The inaugural SmartOcean Innovation Exchange, a high-profile networking, showcasing and innovation recognition event will take place on the 3rd July at the Ocean Wealth Showcase in the Global Village.

The objective is to support companies to innovate in the Marine sector and to excite the investment community and the public about the potential of new technologies and opportunities opening in emerging or established Marine sectors.

The Innovation Exchange is open to companies (Irish and international) to demonstrate both their technology solutions and their ability to successfully exploit marine resources in a commercial & sustainable manner.

An expert panel of judges will short-list 15–20 companies (registered on the Smartocean website www.smartocean.org) against innovation criteria and nominate them to showcase their innovation at the Ocean Wealth Showcase at the Global Village on the 3rd & 4th July. Three of the nominated companies will be recognised for their innovations and the 2012 Innovator of the Year will by sponsored and announced by SmartBay Ltd at the Awards ceremony on the 3rd July.

If you wish to nominate your company to have the opportunity to participate in the SmartOcean Innovation Exchange event please go to www.smartocean.org.

WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2012 SMARTOCEAN INNOVATORS SME’s and Multinationals will continue to exhibit alongside their R&D partners in the Third Level and State Agency Sectors.

THURSDAY 5TH & FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012 MARINE CAREERS & RECRUITMENT EVENTThe Marine sector is diverse and there are a huge range of potential careers at sea and onshore. Come and find out about the opportunities for training and for jobs in the marine sector.

A wide range of companies (shipping, technology, research, energy etc.) will be actively recruiting on the 5th and 6th of July in the Ocean Wealth Showcase and experienced HR specialists will be on hand to provide advice on preparing for a career in the Marine sector.

Or if you’re not ready for a job yet and you are interested in training or research opportunities there will be lots of relevant information available from the Third Level sector.

BIM’s Coastal Training Unit will be on site to let you know what is involved and what courses are available in the seafood area.

FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012 FOCUS ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, DEEP SEA ECOSYSTEMS & CLIMATE CHANGE The oceans cover 70% of the earth’s surface and our very survival depends on them. Over the past 20 years Ireland has taken its place among the international leaders in the field of ocean science and has produced some exciting and revealing research on our marine environment. On the 6th July a number of distinguished and expert speakers will share their work with us.

» Mapping Ireland’s Seabed – Why & How? Koen Verbruggen, Geological Survey of Ireland

» How Climate Change is bringing about Amazing Changes in our Marine Life. Dr. Ken Whelan, author, international researcher and lecturer with UCD

» Deep Water Coral Reefs: Ireland’s Hidden Treasures. Dr Anthony Grehan, NUIG

» The Challenges of Managing and Protecting Ireland’s Water. Micheal O’Cinneide, Director of Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Protection Agency

SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH JULY 2012 STAY SAFE AT SEASafety is a key consideration for anyone involved in sailing or working at sea. In order to highlight the importance of ‘Staying Safe at Sea’, the Ocean Wealth Showcase exhibitors will be offering safety talks and advice to visitors including lifejacket health checks and stay safe at sea practical workshops.

OCEAN WEALTH EVENTS PROGRAMME