Sponsors

Dramatic Change, Extraordinary Vision

During the next few years the world’s most northern communities and the development of northern resources will evolve in ways, and at a pace, unimaginable during the previous century.

The combined ecological and economic influences of climate change and the world’s insatiable thirst for new sources of energy, minerals, and even fresh water, will drive untold billions of new investment dollars into our planet’s rapidly emerging northern frontiers.

While science focuses on the myriad consequences of global warming, quick thinking business and political interests are already positioning themselves to reap the anticipated windfalls of the great Arctic thaw: ice-free northern shipping and a bounty of rich natural resources.

As the seafaring dream of a Northwest Passage becomes reality, lower shipping costs will realign global transportation networks, creating dramatic new trade and travel corridors throughout the northern hemisphere.

The discovery and tapping of vast new oil and gas fields, mineral deposits, and precious gems will generate new economies, employment scenarios, and wealth producing opportunities to rival the industrial revolution.

Today, five nations are competing to establish their very own lucrative chunk of the frosty North: Canada, the United States, Russia, Norway, and Denmark.

It is within this realm of unparalleled socio-economic challenge and change that Meet the North 2009 has adopted the salient theme “Going Global.”

Celebrating its fifth incarnation, this event will feature international conference participation providing a global and circumpolar perspective of our northern environment, labour markets, and transportation infrastructure, as well as an expansive trade show and job fair.

A must attend event for anyone connected with sustainable northern development, “Meet the North 2009 - Going Global” will undoubtedly surpass the many successes of its immediate predecessor – Meet the North 2006 – which attracted 4 premiers, over 200 trade-show booths and static displays, 600 delegates, nearly 5,000 visitors, and extensive media coverage throughout Alberta and coast-to-coast.

Don’t miss this strategic opportunity to promote your company or community as a visionary participant in a progressive and prosperous North. 

Plan now to sponsor “Meet the North 2009 - Going Global” at the Mayfield Inn & Suites in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, May 11 – 14, 2009.

Sponsorship Package

Contact Norma Jean Olivier, Project Manager, at (780) 988-0707 or meetthenorth@shaw.ca for complete sponsorship and promotional details.