An initiative of the North Atlantic Forum (NAF),  the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF), the Small Islands Cultural Research Initiative (SICRI) and Memorial University.

Held in historic St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, this international conference explored how the strong cultural identity of remote rural communities, islands and coastal regions can contribute to the development of sustainable communities and local economies.

'Culture, Place and Identity at the Heart of Regional Development', was an opportunity for the cultural, development, business and academic communities to come together to share experiences and insights.

From sustaining culture through tourism, to restructuring economies without destroying culture, to harnessing culture as a tool for community building, the conference examined global trends in tourism, technology and demographics, and featured global best practices in cultural tourism, cultural industries and regional development.

Attendees experienced performances and exhibitions from some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most exciting artists, connected with colleagues from around the world.

To see the presentations you can press the name or title in the schedule below or look at the listing of sessions in the menu bar.