World Oceans Day: Think Tank Breakfast
Sunday June 11, 9 AM to 11 AM Ferryman Hall,
Grand Narrows Waterfront
Theme: Cape Breton Weather Monitoring Network

Think Tank Breakfast Discussion to explore what are the near term and long term possibilities for making good use of the weather data that can be gathered from an extensive array of monitoring stations around Cape Breton that is emerging from Jonathan Buffet’s Network: http://www.capebretonweather.ca/

See attached Victoria Standard Article by Bill Danielson for background on the weather station initiative: Danielson-250417.pdf

9:00 to 9:15 Registration and Discussion Group Assignment
9:15 - 9:25 Opening Remarks Brief Cape Breton Weather Network Overview
9:25 to 9:50 Participant Introductions: Who are you? Where are you from? What is your background? and
Why are you interested in support the advancement of Science in Weather and Climate?
9:50 - 10:35 Discussion group breakout session and breakfast serving. Explore questions below during breakfast
10:35 - 10:55 Consolidation of the Group Each Discussion Group Reports key findings and action items
10:55 - 11:00 Closing remarks
Sunday Afternoon World Oceans Day Port of Iona Wharf Enjoy

1. How does the Cape Breton weather network need to get extended?
   1. Where are additional monitor stations needed?
   2. Who are the potential hosts of these additional stations?
   3. What organizations, industries or entities can directly benefit from an extended monitoring network?
2. If “Knowledge is Power in our Information Age” … How does large data pool of weather data of the Cape Breton Island “climate region” become a “Valuable Asset”?
3. How does this “Asset” get managed and protected?
4. How can this “Asset” be utilized to advance scientific knowledge, economic development and quality of life enhancement in and around Cape Breton?
5. Who are the Actors who can help advance this development?
6. How does this opportunities related to the asset get promoted and convert to something tangible for the future?
7. What role can Aros na Mara play in the advancement of Science, (climate, weather, marine) as related to an extended Cape Breton Weather Network?

This is a great opportunity to explore how a well instrumented island can advance research and economic development opportunities. The objective is to solicit input and inspire discussion and actions on how this can be accomplished.

RSVP to [email protected] by June 7 (limited seating)