Download innovation and investment – two vital aspects in new oceanology

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release: 6 November 2013
DIARY DATE
Event: Oceanology International 2014
Dates: Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 March 2014
Venue: ExCeL London
Organised by: Reed Exhibitions Limited
Further information from: www.oceanologyinternational.com
INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT – TWO VITAL ASPECTS IN NEW OCEANOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL FEATURE AREA
Showcasing innovative new technology and introducing innovators to investors are two vital
aspects in an exciting new feature area at Oceanology International (ExCeL London, 11-13
March 2014), the biennial global forum where industry, academia and government share
knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community,
improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s
oceans.
“The new Innovation Zone will showcase out-of-the-box solutions and game-changing ideas
that will help shape the future of offshore and subsea technology,” explains Event Director,
James Coleman of Reed Exhibitions. “These innovations could provide the solution to
challenges such as reducing capital expenditure or downtime; improving operational
efficiency, or impact on health, safety and the environment (HSE), or accuracy; increasing
production or inspiring new ways of operating.
“The Zone provides the ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs, universities, inventors and small
businesses to showcase their new innovations by means of video product demonstrations,
as well as the chance to present their new concept in the Innovation Theatre to professionals
from marine science and ocean technology related sectors from around the world. In 2012
over 7,600 attended from more than 70 countries.
“That’s not where the initiative ends,” he adds. “We are delighted to also introduce the ‘Meet
the Investors’ workshop and one-to-one meetings with investors as the vital other side of the
coin, and held in collaboration with the Oiltech Investment Network.”
Jessica Rouse who manages the Oiltech Investment Network on behalf of OTM Consulting
adds “Innovators need to get their technology or service to market in the fastest and most
effective way and for that they need industry specific advice and expertise in tracking down
funding, that’s what this exciting OI and Oiltech introduction will help them do
‘Meet the Investor’ workshop and individual meetings
The OI 2014 ‘Meet the Investor’ workshop includes a half-day free-to-attend seminar
programme for all visitors aimed at providing industry specific advice and expertise for
innovators in the upstream oil and gas sector seeking partner funding. The workshop will
combine presentations by guest speakers from Oiltech Investment Network members
highlighting global technology needs; and keynote presentations describing alternative
routes to funding, and information on Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) funding.
Importantly too it will provide opportunities to network with service providers such as IP
attorneys, finance advisors and accountants, other entrepreneurs and key advisors within
the E&P technology sector.
In addition to this, those actively seeking funding with the exploration and production (E&P)
and oilfield service sector can apply to join one-to-one meetings with specialist oil and gas
investors. Again, this is free to attend, but subject to acceptance by the Oiltech Investor
Panel. Full information with a link to the application form is online at
http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/home/Innovation-Zone/. Applications will then be
assessed and invitations issued to the successful candidates.
The Oiltech Investment Network was established in 2010 by leading global investors in
upstream oil and gas technologies to encourage the uptake of innovative products.
Network members include Altira Group, BP Technology Ventures, Chevron Technology
Ventures, Energy Ventures, Investinor, Lime Rock Partners, Saudi Aramco Energy
Ventures, Shell Technology Ventures, Statoil Technology Invest, and Viking Venture,
between them these organisations have invested more than $1 billion in over 80 oil and gas
technology companies over the past five years. The network is managed by OTM
Consulting, the premier firm of technology management consultants in the oil and gas
sector.
Further information
Further information on the Innovation Zone, ‘Meet the Investor’ workshop, one-to-one
meetings and the Oiltech Investment Network is available on the OI 2014 website
www.oceanologyinternational.com
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About Oceanology International
Oceanology International is the global forum where industry, academia and government
share knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community,
improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s
oceans. Established in 1969, Oceanology International features the world’s largest exhibition
for marine science and technology, multiple agenda-setting technical conferences, and a
visiting vessels and waterside demonstration programme.
The Oceanology International portfolio includes
Oceanology International China 2013 (held 3-5 September 2013, INTEX Shanghai, China):
this launch event was developed with the local government and industry associations and
provided organisations with the opportunity to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing offshore
energy and marine industries. The next Oceanology International China event will take place
3-5 September 2014 in Shanghai. For more details: www.oichina.com.cn/en
Oceanology International 2014 (11-13 March 2014, ExCeL London, UK): Over 550
international exhibitors and 8,000 attendees are expected to take part in this global forum.
Eight one-day conferences and three panel discussion on key industry topics will take place
during the three days of the show, as well as waterside demonstrations. For more details:
www.oceanologyinternational.com
Spillex (11-13 March 2014, ExCeL London, UK): Spillex is a dedicated area inside the
Oceanology International 2014 exhibition hall and features the latest technology and service
solutions for assessing the potential of spill related impacts, mitigating against and, if
necessary, responding to them. For more details: www.oceanologyinternational.com/Spillex/
Catch the Next Wave conference (10 March 2014, London): at this international conference,
now in its second year, global experts will speak about disruptive technologies and where
they are emerging in the marine sector. The first Houston-based Catch the Next Wave
conference will be held in June 2014. For more details: www.ctnwconference.com
Oceansp@ce: Oceansp@ce is an online and free-of-charge resource which delivers handpicked news from the world to the marine science and ocean technology community. For
more details: www.oceanspacenews.com
Notes to Editors:
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