Institute of Island Studies hosts lecture on economic development in Magdalen Islands
Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled 鈥淭he Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation鈥� on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, 精童欲女.
Part of the 精童欲女 Institute of Island Studies鈥� 2025 Island Lecture Series, the lecture is free and open to everyone.
Keating will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.
鈥淛ust a ferry ride away, the Magdalen Islands are emerging as a dynamic testing ground for innovation,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e will explore how the region attracts businesses and startups eager to validate their solutions鈥攆rom ocean tech to age tech鈥攊n real-world conditions.鈥�
Keating is currently Commissioner for Business Development and Partnerships at La Vague, an innovation and development corporation leading the Magdalen Islands鈥� investment attraction strategy. Previously at the Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation, she fostered partnerships across public, private, and civil sectors to support English-speaking communities in Qu茅bec. She holds an honours degree in international studies and a certificate in modern languages from Bishop's University. Passionate about collaboration, she engages with diverse organizations to drive economic growth and strengthen community well-being.
