The dust has settled and people have finally been able to catch their breath. It is a week now since the Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit ended. 2012 will be remembered as the year where everything changed for the production team behind the event. With a line up of ocean celebrities, European Royalties, … Continue reading »
Blue everywhere & Antarctica Ocean’s I’M WATCHING campaign
The Blue Ocean Film Festival is just around the corner, only a week away! Today the winner for the “How Do I See the Ocean” Google contest was announced. The chosen video is from Ben and Teresa of “Sailing Simplicity & the Pursuit of Happiness“. The timing could have not been more perfect for them … Continue reading »
Blue Ocean Film Festival
Nothing better to kick off the return to work than attending the Blue Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, coming up on September 24th. As previously done with the International Polar Year 2012, I will be reporting and keeping you in the loop as the festival goes on. This year will certainly be incredible with an … Continue reading »
Away from the computer!
E.P.I.C. will be away from the computer until mid August. In fact I am sailing across the Atlantic and spending some time in the Azores. See you all soon!
Recap Day 4 & 5 at IPY 2012
Day 4 started with a video summarizing the Indigenous Knowledge Exchange. With performances by the ArtCirq, the Dakhka Khwaan Dancers and throat singers, photo exhibits, forums, award winners, exhibitors, guest panelists, keynote speakers, representatives on the executive committee, and even a strong presence in the conference “twittersphere” and a special degustation of northern delicacies, the … Continue reading »
Day 3 at IPY 2012
Day 3 at the IPY 2012 started with a mini tornado called Dr. Louis Fortier. This morning’s keynote speaker was ArcticNet’s Scientific Director, Canada Research Chair on the Response of Arctic Marine Ecosystems to Climate Change and a Professor at Université Laval since 1989. His first words at the microphone were: “I will not waste … Continue reading »
IPY 2012 logistic
It is important to mention that the organization of the International Polar Year 2012 has done a tremendous job with the set up of the conference. I also need to say that the internet wifi, provided to all 3,000 attendees, for free, is really fast and working extremely well! Congratulations for a well done job! … Continue reading »
IPY 2012 – Day Two
It was day two at the International Polar Year, and just like yesterday, it was filled with amazing discussions, great meetings and priceless new connections. Now sitting with Moki Kokoris of the Arctic Institute, we were ready for another intense working day. Peter Harrison, Chair of the IPY 2012, came on stage and started the day … Continue reading »
IPY 2012 – beginning
Yesterday was the registration and the opening cocktail for the International Polar Year 2012 Conference. After picking up the badge and meeting people, it was time to head over to one of the main rooms and break the ice with all the other attendees – more than 3,000 of them, from 47 countries. While we … Continue reading »
The IPY 2012 App for over 2,500 attendees!
While visiting the CCGS Amundsen this afternoon, I caught up with Peter Harrison, Chair of IPY 2012. He was happy to show me, fresh from the morning before, the conference’s entire program available on the iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Make sure to download the app right here . Once you have it in your smart phone, simply … Continue reading »
