- 10 30 AM
Welcome and Introduction
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
- NextGen Booth
- 10 45 AM
Interactive Student Session 1
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
- NextGen Booth
- 12 00 PM
Interactive Student Session 2
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- NextGen Booth
- 1 30 PM
Feature Presentation: The SAIT-LUTW Partnership: Working Together to Improve Energy Access for Remote Peruvian Communities
Access to affordable electricity is essential for human development and the modern way of life. However, it is estimated that globally, over 700 million people currently do not have access to elect...
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- 1:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Feature Presentation: The SAIT-LUTW Partnership: Working Together to Improve Energy Access for Remote Peruvian Communities
- 1:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Access to affordable electricity is essential for human development and the modern way of life. However, it is estimated that globally, over 700 million people currently do not have access to electricity. For regions the world with favourable solar resources, small off-grid photovoltaic sys-tems offer a proven technology for bridging the energy gap, but without the aid of donors and volunteers, it remains inaccessible and unaffordable to many.
Light Up the World (LUTW) is a Canadian non-profit organization with the conviction that ac-cess to energy changes lives, and an investment in a an off-grid PV system for an impoverished community is an investment in their health, education and economic development. LUTW part-ners with volunteers to provide affordable off-grid PV energy systems for remote communities in developing countries and has facilitated four Peru-based field study programs for SAIT Electri-cal Engineering Technology (EET) student volunteers. These immersive field trips support LUTW’s core mission while allowing EET students to experience and understand energy poverty and the challenges facing remote and impoverished communities, to engage in humanitarian en-gineering and demonstrate global citizenship, and to gain authentic field experiences related to off-grid PV systems. These field trips also provide students with unique, life-enriching social, cultural, recreational and travel experiences.
The intention of this presentation is to share some of the experiences gained from a 2024 field trip to install an off-grid PV system for the Ipi Pata primary school in Huancavelica province, Pe-ru. The presentation will provide an overview of the technical project and its rationale, as well as reflect on the experiences gained by student volunteers.
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- 2 00 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Madison Savilow
Join us for the Speaker Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions, we will meet an energy professional and hear inspiring stories about their career journey to where they are now
Attendee Insights...
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- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Madison Savilow
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Join us for the Speaker Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions, we will meet an energy professional and hear inspiring stories about their career journey to where they are now
Attendee Insights
What does a career journey look like? This professional will share how they ended up where they are now, and the pivotal moments that guided them to their destination.
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- 2 30 PM
Featured Panel: What Skills Will You Need for Success in Your Career, and How Do You Get Them?
This session identifies the key skills essential for success in the energy industry. Speakers will provide insights into acquiring and honing these skills through education, training programs, and...
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- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Featured Panel: What Skills Will You Need for Success in Your Career, and How Do You Get Them?
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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This session identifies the key skills essential for success in the energy industry. Speakers will provide insights into acquiring and honing these skills through education, training programs, and hands-on experiences. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for skill development tailored to their career goals. Gain actionable advice on how to acquire and strengthen these skills through a variety of avenues.
Attendee Insights
Don’t assume you have work to do, join this session to see how your existing skillset can be applied to the energy sector. We need all hands on deck!
This session will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A
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- 3 30 PM
NextGen Opening Day Reception
Connect in a relaxed setting, fostering relationships that extend beyond professional contexts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with peers, industry professionals, and speakers, se...
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- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
NextGen Opening Day Reception
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Connect in a relaxed setting, fostering relationships that extend beyond professional contexts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with peers, industry professionals, and speakers, setting a positive tone for the conference and establishing valuable connections. Treats and beverages will be provided.
- 5 00 PM
End of Day 1 of Programming
- 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
- NextGen Booth
- 10 45 AM
Welcome from SAIT
- 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- NextGen Booth
- 11 00 AM
Panel: Developing Leadership Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Energy Sector
You can be a leader within your organization regardless of your status within the hierarchy. Cultivating leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for success in the dynamic energ...
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- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Panel: Developing Leadership Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Energy Sector
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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You can be a leader within your organization regardless of your status within the hierarchy. Cultivating leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for success in the dynamic energy industry. Speakers will share insights on leadership development, fostering innovation, and navigating challenges unique to the sector.
Attendee Insights
Attendees will leave with a heightened awareness of the leadership qualities essential for advancing their careers.
Gain a deeper understanding of leadership in the energy sector, learning how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, navigate challenges, and develop the leadership skills necessary for career advancement.
This session will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A
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- 12 00 PM
Lunch Break and Networking
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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- 1 00 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Louis-Philippe Duhaime
Join us for the Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions we will meet an energy professional and hear about their journey to where they are now.
Attendee Insights
What does a career journey l...
- NextGen Booth
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Louis-Philippe Duhaime
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Join us for the Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions we will meet an energy professional and hear about their journey to where they are now.
Attendee Insights
What does a career journey look like? This professional will share how they ended up where they are now, and the pivotal moments that guided them to their destination.
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- 1 30 PM
The Energy Sector Unlike You've Ever Seen it Before
New and exciting technologies and innovative startups are disrupting the energy sector our parents knew. Attendees will gain insights into the cutting-edge developments shaping the industry and env...
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- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Energy Sector Unlike You've Ever Seen it Before
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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New and exciting technologies and innovative startups are disrupting the energy sector our parents knew. Attendees will gain insights into the cutting-edge developments shaping the industry and envision a future of possibilities within the energy sector.
Attendee Insights
Participants will leave with a transformed view of the energy sector, having experienced firsthand the innovative technologies and advancements driving change in the industry.
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- 2 30 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Christina Caouette
Join us for the Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions we will meet an energy professional and hear about their journey to where they are now.
Attendee Insights
What does a career journey l...
- NextGen Booth
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Christina Caouette
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- NextGen Booth
Join us for the Spotlight Series. In these brief sessions we will meet an energy professional and hear about their journey to where they are now.
Attendee Insights
What does a career journey look like? This professional will share how they ended up where they are now, and the pivotal moments that guided them to their destination.
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- 3 00 PM
Spotlight Session: KPMG’s Journey to Mobilize Future Leaders for Sustainability and Positive Change
Leaders 2050 is a KPMG professional network for Canada’s future leaders across sectors, who have an interest in creating a more sustainable future through net zero ambitions, clean growth strategie...
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- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Spotlight Session: KPMG’s Journey to Mobilize Future Leaders for Sustainability and Positive Change
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Leaders 2050 is a KPMG professional network for Canada’s future leaders across sectors, who have an interest in creating a more sustainable future through net zero ambitions, clean growth strategies and inclusion, diversity and equity (IDE). The network’s mission is to equip the next generation with the insights, skills and opportunities needed to drive a better tomorrow. In this presentation, members of KPMG’s Leaders 2050 team will share KPMG’s journey to create this network, why it was set-up, and how organizations and individuals can get involved.
Attendee Insights: Attendees will learn about trends & insights related to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, the Just Energy Transition, and the role of the next generation in creating positive change.
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- 3 30 PM
End of Day 2 of Programming
- 3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
- 10 15 AM
Welcome from SAIT
- 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
- NextGen Booth
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- 10 30 AM
Industry Representative
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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- 11 00 AM
Feature Presentation: Water and Energy Nexus for Sustainable Urban Growth
The Water-Energy nexus plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in urban development, especially in dynamic cities like Calgary. Imagine the city's cooling towers, boilers, and turbines all depend...
- NextGen Booth
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Feature Presentation: Water and Energy Nexus for Sustainable Urban Growth
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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The Water-Energy nexus plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in urban development, especially in dynamic cities like Calgary. Imagine the city's cooling towers, boilers, and turbines all depending on water to keep buildings warm and generate electricity. This connection between water and energy is vital: we need water to produce energy, and energy to treat and distribute water. To make urban growth sustainable, we must integrate smart technologies and data to manage these resources better. By embracing innovative tech and changing our behaviors, we can optimize how we use water and energy, reduce waste, and build resilient cities. This means a greener, smarter future where sustainable living is within our grasp.
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- 11 30 AM
Exploring Opportunities at the Schulich School of Engineering's Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Program
Dr Arindom Sen will share exciting information on the last innovations and educational programs available with the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering program within the Schulich School of Engineering.
- NextGen Booth
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Exploring Opportunities at the Schulich School of Engineering's Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Program
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Dr Arindom Sen will share exciting information on the last innovations and educational programs available with the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering program within the Schulich School of Engineering.
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- 12 00 PM
Lunch Break and Networking
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- NextGen Booth
- 1 00 PM
Mentorship: Your Secret Weapon
This session explores the power of mentorship in the energy industry, providing guidance on finding mentors, building meaningful relationships, and leveraging mentorship for career growth. Attendee...
- NextGen Booth
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mentorship: Your Secret Weapon
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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This session explores the power of mentorship in the energy industry, providing guidance on finding mentors, building meaningful relationships, and leveraging mentorship for career growth. Attendees will understand the invaluable role mentors play in navigating the complexities of the energy sector.
Attendee Insights
The statistics about benefits of mentorship, on BOTH sides of the mentor/mentee relationship are staggering. Come hear about why finding a mentor is important, and how to go about finding the right mentor for you.
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- 2 00 PM
Panel: Envisioning a Better Future in Energy
This closing session encourages participants to reflect on the NextGen Zone insights and envision a future where they contribute to positive change within the energy sector. Attendees will leave in...
- NextGen Booth
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel: Envisioning a Better Future in Energy
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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This closing session encourages participants to reflect on the NextGen Zone insights and envision a future where they contribute to positive change within the energy sector. Attendees will leave inspired to make a meaningful impact, armed with a sense of purpose and direction for their careers in the energy industry.
Attendee Insights
Get inspired to contribute positively to the future of the energy sector and equipped with actionable steps to turn your visions into reality.
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- 3 30 PM
End of Program
- 3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
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