Meeting Planners Guide - Flipbook - Page 10
INDUSTRY SECTOR
PEI'S ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE THRIVES ON THREE KEY SECTORS:
AGRIBUSINESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LIFE SCIENCES.
For businesses and associations in these sectors, hosting business events on PEI offers
unparalleled advantages. They can tap into the wealth of knowledge and expertise within these
industries, gaining insights from local leaders and innovators.
Moreover, the island's conducive environment fosters networking and collaboration, enabling
attendees to explore new opportunities and forge valuable partnerships.
By choosing PEI as a host destination, organizations can immerse themselves in a dynamic
ecosystem that promotes growth, innovation, and sustainable development in agribusiness,
natural resources, and life sciences.
AGRIBUSINESS
Farms represent almost 43% of total land area on PEI making it the location of choice for
companies engaged in farm-level research, innovation, and adoption projects.
LIFE SCIENCES
The Prince Edward Island Bioscience Cluster is the location of choice for companies
engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of bioactive-based human,
animal, and fish health and nutrition products.
NATURAL RESOURCES
With world-class research institutes, a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and an idyllic
oceanside location, Charlottetown is a natural choice for events dedicated to sustainability,
ocean harvesting, and more.
Credit: ©Tourism PEI / Paul Baglole
