DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

PRINCIPAL ENERGY INNOVATOR, STANTEC

“Combining heat pumps with thermal storage is the key to Good Grid Citizenship. These two elements are instrumental to harnessing our existing grid connections as we electrify heating with minimal infrastructure upgrades.”

CEO & FOUNDER, RWI SYNTHETICS

“When you walk people into their community's decarbonized future, they can’t unsee it. There are investment opportunities today that will dramatically change people’s lives. Learn more about how the latest people- and place-based intelligence tools are compelling ‘what’s next’ in energy transition, resilience and equity.”

GRAND CHIEF OF THE CONFEDERACY OF TREATY NO. 6 FIRST NATIONS

ROYAL SOCIETY RESEARCH PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

“Critical minerals are the building blocks for the future of our energy future and digital economy. Discover how green mining and geothermal power can work hand-in-hand to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of conventional mining.”

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ELECTRICITY HUMAN RESOURCES CANADA

“By 2050, Canada is looking to double/triple electricity generation to meet the needs of the energy transition. Find out how we can grow this highly skilled workforce to meet this unprecedented change for the industry.”

CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ACADEMY FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

“It's absolutely critical that all professionals within Canada start to see themselves as part of the climate solution. We need to nurture new competencies that will effectively lead us towards a low-carbon, socially-inclusive future, and we need to do so in a way that is bold, collaborative, and highly intentional.”

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, COPOINT

Pitch Competition Judge!

PROJECT MANAGER, CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION

CEO, ARCUS POWER CORPORATION

“Our energy landscape is evolving, and with it, our need to understand and anticipate changes. Predictive analytics offers a path to ensure that energy is not only sustainable but also tailored to our needs, making it more inclusive and resilient. As we discuss the digital evolution of our energy systems, your thoughts and contributions will be instrumental in shaping a future that benefits us all. Join me as we explore the potential of data-driven insights in revolutionizing our energy future.”

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, ESG PARTNERS

"The decisions we make today will determine the sustainability of our future tomorrow. Hear inspiring examples of responsible industry engagement with natural resources, and learn more about the deep transformations taking place in energy value chains to achieve a more resilient and affordable energy future.”

PRESIDENT, NAM MICROGRID, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

“Empowered and educated consumers are driving the ‘Prosumer’ era with the ability to produce their own energy and seamlessly switch between power sources to optimize cost and enable resiliency. In this new electric world, it is the prosumers that are in the driver’s seat to define the path to net zero.”

CEO, UNICO POWER CORPORATION

COO, EGUANA TECHNOLOGIES

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ARCUS POWER

AUTHOR AND PRESIDENT OF KAKFWI AND ASSOCIATES

HEAD NATURALIST, GOING WILD

Explore nature with one of Canada’s most celebrated conservationists. Lake Louise is the crown jewel of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and is one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. Lake Louise was first named Horâ Juthin Îmne (translating to lake of little fishes) by Stoney First Nations people that were the first inhabitants of the area. You will learn about the rich diversity of the region and its lake that sits 1,600 meters above sea level.

PRESIDENT, DECENTRALISED ENERGY CANADA

“In many regions of Canada electricity is six times more expensive than it was 20 years ago and delivery charges have surged from 25% of your bill to over 75%. The cost to generate electricity hasn’t changed much but the cost of delivering electricity is skyrocketing which is prompting the deployment of distribution-connected energy systems and microgrids.”

CO-PROJECT LEAD, ENERGY FUTURES LAB

FOUNDER AND CEO, AYRTON ENERGY

OPERATIONS MANAGER, GLOBAL SOUTH, RMI

VP SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & INNOVATION, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

PARTNER, GNO-SYS TECHNOLOGIES

“Location-based information will drive the growth of decentralised energy systems, fostering community-level resilience and self-sufficiency. As location technology continues to evolve, it will play an indispensable role in shaping an energy landscape that is sustainable, adaptable, and interconnected.”

DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION PLANNING, FORTIS ALBERTA

CHIEF MODELLING OFFICER, ARCUS POWER

Pitch Competition Judge!

CEO, EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALBERTA

“A net zero future offers one of the greatest economic and environmental opportunities for Alberta. ERA is proud to play a critical role that enables this.”

VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS MODEL & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS, ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES

“While the path to a net-zero energy system is convoluted and complex, it is clear that we need a broad, collaborative approach, and we need to move now. There are no magic solutions, so let’s focus on a comprehensive approach and work to transition to the energy system we need.”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALBERTA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE

“Deployment of demand side resources will be essential to energy systems of the future. Demand flexibility, energy efficiency and distributed energy resources all have an increasing role to play in creating affordable and agile energy systems. Supply and demand side resources need to work hand-in-hand to deliver energy systems of the future.”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IRON AND EARTH

HEAD, GRID INNOVATION, TENNET

“We only have one earth and we have the technology to save it. Together, we can give the energy transition the acceleration it needs!”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO, EFFICIENCY VALUATION ORGANIZATION

“Banks and other financial institutions will increasingly be pressured to demonstrate that their loan portfolios produce tangible decarbonization results. By addressing the accuracy of carbon reduction calculation, structured measurement and verification strategies help quantify doubts and provide insights into a project. It allows project risk allocations in a structured and repeatable manner and potentially reduces financing costs by providing standardization.”

CHAIR AND CEO, VALHALLA PRIVATE CAPITAL

Pitch Competition Judge!

POLICY MANAGER, ENERGY STORAGE CANADA

CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ASSOCIATION

GENERAL MANAGER, CALGARY DISTRICT HEATING

ENTERTAINMENT

Photo from Starbelly Jam by Louis Bockner. A fresh hot rockabilly group from Calgary, Alberta putting a shimmy in our shake after the work day.

CEO
nZero
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Director General
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA
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Fulbright Arctic Scholar
FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION
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President
DOUGLAS MCNEILL CONSULTING LTD.

Program Manager Sustainability
ZIBI
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Managing Director Energy & Infrastructure
CITY OF MEDICINE HAT

Energy Coordinator
ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER
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Director, Hydrogen Initiative
EDMONTON GLOBAL
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CEO, STANDARDS COUNCIL OF CANADA

Director Project Operations
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
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Director, Government Relations
SUNCOR
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Director
TRANE CANADA (WEST)
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Producer
GREEN ENERGY FUTURES

Chief
LOUIS BULL TRIBE OF THE MASKWACIS NATION

Editor-in-Chief
MICROGRID KNOWLEDGE
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Head of Business Development RNG Canada
SHELL

VP Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

President and CEO
CANADIAN HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL ASSOCIATION

NA Microgrid President
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Director, Electricity, Transportation & Buildings Innovation
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA

Specialist RNG
ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION
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Vice-President
ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES
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CEO
EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALBERTA
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Director Business Development
HATCH
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VP Program Development
ELECTRICITY HUMAN RESOURCES CANADA

General Partner
LAST40 VENTURES
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Manager
CITY OF OTTAWA
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Chief Operating Officer
PLANETARY TECHNOLOGIES
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Director or Corporate and Business Development
ARCUS POWER

Associate Director, Career Education and Development
YORK UNIVERSITY

President
VALHALLA PRIVATE CAPITAL
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Founder and CEO
ENCHANTED ROCK
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Director Sustainable Economic Development
CITY OF SELKIRK

Deputy CAO
CITY OF SAULT STE MARIE
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Executive Director
QUEST
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Chief Operating Officer
RIMOT
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Deputy Head at ITPO Germany
UNIDO