Opening Plenary Session

All Energy Influencers delegates and speakers are invited to the Opening Plenary, featuring a compelling interview with a leading energy executive. Peter Mansbridge will guide the discussion, exploring their vision for a unified Team Canada energy future.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 10:00 to 10:45

Exhibition Floor & Influencer Lounge Opens

Tuesday 10 June 2025 10:00 to 17:00

Commercializing Carbon Capture: Driving a Low-Carbon Future – A Case Study with Deep Sky

This Influencer keynote explores the role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in achieving decarbonization goals. Deep Sky are innovating ways to capture and store or utilize CO2. Explore how Deep Sky’s solutions can help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future in this unmissable session.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:30 to 11:50

Presenter

Greg Maidment

Vice President, Subsurface Deep Sky

Beneath the Surface: Next-Gen Geothermal Solutions

This Influencer interview will explore how geothermal is gathering momentum and entering the mainstream. The exchange will cover both the challenges faced and the solutions to ensure geothermal energy is more affordable and accessible.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:30 to 12:00

Industry Expert

Emily Smejkal

Research Fellow and Policy Lead/Vice President Cascade Institute/Geothermal Canada

AI-Powered Data Centers: Microsoft’s Sustainable Energy Vision

This Influencer keynote explores Microsoft’s approach to boosting energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers. Through a case study of AI-driven optimizations and cloud solutions, it highlights how Microsoft integrates renewable energy, smart energy management, and innovative data center designs.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:30 to 11:50

Lunch Break

Energy Influencer delegates can enjoy lunch at Center Court, as part of the Influencer pass. Take this opportunity to discover the exhibitors related to your work on the show floor!

Tuesday 10 June 2025 12:00 to 13:00

Restoring the Land: Effective Strategies for Site Remediation and Reclamation

Explore innovative approaches to site remediation and reclamation, with a focus on restoring former oilfield sites. Discover the major bottlenecks in both logistics and regulations with community engagement, case studies and best practices a key feature of overcoming barriers to effective land restoration.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:00 to 13:30

Moderator

Lauren Savoie

President & CEO Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

Panelist

Dean MacKenzie

Vice President, Environment Vertex Resource Group Ltd.

Sara Blacklaws

Senior Specialist, Remediation and Contamination Management, Regulatory Applications Alberta Energy Regulator

James Agate

Manager, Corporate Liability Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Building a Resilient Grid – SaskPower’s Renewable Energy Transition

This Influencer keynote highlights SaskPower’s efforts to integrate large-scale renewables while maintaining grid stability. The session will explore investments in wind, solar, storage, and grid modernization, showcasing strategies for a reliable and sustainable energy future.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:00 to 13:20

How AI is Revolutionizing Smart Grid Energy Management

This Influencer panel will focus on how AI is enhancing smart grid capabilities to create more resilient and efficient energy networks. Key topics will include predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and how AI is enabling adaptive grids to improve energy reliability and sustainability.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Panelist

Shankar Narayanan

Head of Technology Partnerships AWS Energy & Utilities

Biogas: "The Danish Army Knife"

Biogas is an often overlooked green energy source, which benefits’ extend beyond decarbonization of our energy systems, making it a “Swiss army knife” of the green transition.

Denmark has successfully developed a biogas sector, where 40% of Denmark’s gas consumption derives from biogas. Biogas plays a integral part in Denmark’s energy system, where biogas provides flexibility in a system relying heavily on fluctuating renewable energy. But biogas is not only contributing to the energy system, it has several advantages that the agricultural sector in Denmark appreciates.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:20 to 13:50

Presenter

Christian Faurholt

Senior Energy Policy Advisor Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

Fueling the Future: Balancing Growth & the Environment

In this Influencer interview, the discussion will explore strategies for integrating environmental protection into projects. Topics include advanced monitoring tools, biodiversity preservation, and how regulatory compliance can drive both environmental and operational success.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:30 to 14:00

Moderator

Will Sharpe

Consulting Manager, Canada Kent

Industry Expert

Dani Hansen

Vice President, Carbon Advisory BMO Capital Markets

Empower Utility Load Forecasting with Generative AI

Utilities worldwide are heavily investing in developing and maintaining accurate forecasting models. However, they face a significant challenge as the number of required models continues to grow. This increase is driven by two key factors: the expanding number of assets that need monitoring and the rising necessity to predict grid status due to the growing penetration of renewable energy sources. From grid modernization and renewable operations to trading, forecasting needs span multiple business lines within a utility. Each line is developing and maintaining numerous models, in some cases amounting to thousands, leading to substantial implementation and maintenance costs.
Generative AI has demonstrated the remarkable capabilities of models that can encapsulate vast amounts of text data.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenters

Fabio Bottoni

Specialist Solutions Architect Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Ke Li

Specialist Solutions Architect Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Innovations in Hydrogen Production: Charting the Course of Clean Energy

Imagine a fuel that is produced on demand from water, wind, or sunlight, with water vapor as its only byproduct; that fuel is hydrogen. However, generating a steady supply—regardless of its colour designation—is complex. It requires a strong engineering foundation in design and production to ensure economic viability.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:50 to 14:20

Presenter

Roy Calder

Industry Principal - New Energies AVEVA

Reflections on a Solvent-Assisted SAGD Pilot Project

This presentation will provide an overview of our long-term Solvent Assisted Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SA-SAGD) pilot project conducted in Cold Lake from 2009 to 2021. We will share the research and development efforts that led to the successful implementation of this field pilot, highlighting key phases and outcomes. We will then describe how the learnings from the pilot are implemented in current commercial SA-SAGD developments.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:00 to 14:30

Presenter

Trevor Holding

Reservoir Engineer Imperial

Jodi Anderson

Reservoir Development Engineer Imperial

Curtis Ewanchuk

Reservoir Engineer Imperial

The First-Ever AI System for Automated Isolation Procedures

The primary objective of this project is to revolutionize the way isolation procedures are created in processing facilities. Isolation procedures are vital for ensuring safety during maintenance operations, as they prevent accidental exposure to hazardous materials or conditions. Currently, this process is carried out manually by plant engineers, taking several days to complete and leaving room for human error. This project aims to develop an AI-powered system capable of automating the creation of these procedures using P&IDs, ensuring accuracy, speed, and reliability. By addressing the inefficiencies and risks associated with traditional methods, the tool seeks to reduce industry incidents and improve operational safety on a global scale.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Presenter

Abdullah Abaoud

Digital Transformation Officer Saudi Aramco

From Production to Storage - Engineering the Future of Clean Hydrogen

Hydrogen is central to a low-carbon future, but technical challenges in production, storage, and distribution must be overcome. This Influencer panel will delve into hydrogen production methods and storage solutions that could help hydrogen become the low carbon fuel of the future.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:20 to 15:05

Moderator

Samantha Irwin

Manager, Innovation Advisory Exergy Solutions

Panelist

Natasha Kostenuk

Co-Founder & CEO Ayrton Energy

Makini Byron

Director, Clean Energy Strategy Linde

The Energy Shift: Challenges, Change & What’s Next | Powered by YEIP

Join YEIP and top energy leaders as they break down North America’s shifting energy landscape, global demand, and Canada’s role on the world stage—exploring challenges, opportunities, and real-world impacts.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:30 to 15:15

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

President/Pipe Integrity Engineer Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP)/TC Energy

The Future of AI-Driven Asset Management in Energy

In this Influencer Interview, the focus will be on AI-driven asset optimization and how AI technologies are transforming asset management in the energy sector. The dialogue will explore how AI enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and extends the lifespan of energy assets such as turbines, transformers, and solar panels.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:45 to 15:15

Industry Expert

Mohamed Jamal

Vice President Software Development GE Vernova

Decarbonizing the LNG Supply Chain with Turboexpander Generators

This project examines the real-world performance of Sapphire Technologies’ FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) to reduce the carbon footprint of LNG regasification terminals. The project will include data from Sapphire Technologies’ partnership with Japan’s third largest natural gas provider, Toho Gas, and Tokyo Boeki Global to install two turboexpander generator systems (TEGs) at the Yokkaichi Works regasification station to decarbonize city gas transportation routes. Testing this technology in Japan was intentional, as Japan represents a critical market for LNG, and has significant regasification capacity. Asia holds over 50% share of global regasification capacity. Japan holds 39% of Asia’s capacity with 36 LNG regasification terminals.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:05 to 15:35

Presenter

Jeff Earl

Director, Business Development Sapphire Technologies

Beyond Amine - Emerging Technologies in Carbon Capture

This presentation will focus on the most promising carbon capture technologies that are quickly approaching commercial deployment. At present amine-based carbon capture is the technology of choice for large scale carbon capture projects in development today. One key reason for this is the technical maturity of the process. The gas processing industry has used amines to remove acid gases (including CO2) from natural gas for decades. This results in amine-based carbon capture having a technology readiness level (TRL) of 9. This is a major incentive for CCS project developers as they navigate the engineering phases of their projects, as selecting amine-based technology is seen as less risky than other capture technologies.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:15 to 15:45

Presenter

Breanne O’Reilly

Chief Operating Officer International CCS Knowledge Centre

Shaping the Future of Work: Maximizing Value for Energy Companies' Asset Lifecycle

From concept selection and FEED stages to commissioning, start-up and operation, an agnostic and dynamic digital twin solution incorporating physics-based dynamic simulation models, hybrid machine learning and AI can unlock value through better decision-making and accelerated digital transformation for the energy industry. This paper will explore four industry use cases that show how digital twin technology can improve cost efficiency, asset performance and collaboration across the lifecycle of an asset to maximize the value of digital transformation strategies.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:15 to 15:45

Presenter

Stein-Roar Skånhaug Bjørnstad

Chief Product Officer Kongsberg Digital, Inc.

Power & Hydrogen Storage: Unlocking Salt Cavern Potential

As the world accelerates toward sustainable energy solutions, the need for large-scale, long-duration energy production and hydrogen storage has never been greater. Triple Point Resources, a Canadian company, is developing salt caverns for long-duration power production using Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technologies, integrated into Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) power grid. Positioned to develop the Fischells Salt Dome, the largest undeveloped salt dome on the East Coast of North America, this project offers scalability to meet Canada’s growing clean energy demands. With over 20 salt caverns available, the Fischells project can also support hydrogen development, providing underground bulk storage solutions enhancing the sustainability of the hydrogen economy.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:35 to 16:05

Presenter

Marty Henning

Principal Geologist Triple Point Resources

Biotech for Methane Reduction and Carbon Storage Monitoring

The Carbon Management Canada (CMC) pilot site in Newell County, AB is used to develop monitoring technologies and protocols for storing CO2. The current study investigated microbial activity in groundwater and soil samples collected from multiple wells in the pilot site's geological setting, potentially influenced by coal deposits above the CO2-storing reservoir. Samples were collected from four primary locations: domestic water well 1 (DW1), shallow 2018 well, and two AER Observation wells (1 and 2) during an October 2024 sampling expedition.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:45 to 16:15

Presenter

Ravil Ibatullin

Chief Technology Officer
URSA Cleantech Ltd.

Autonomous Automation Strategy

This presentation aims to identify early design considerations for autonomous operations, monitoring, control, and minimum staffed strategies at the plants considering remote operational approaches utilizing the latest control system technologies including the hardware and software and utilizing the technologies such as drones and robots. The other consideration that this paper will address is determining and identifying the extent of automation hardware and software tools required to support such autonomous operations.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 15:45 to 16:15

Presenters

Javeed Mohammed

Control Systems Department Manager Fluor Canada Ltd.

Saqib Saeed

Automation Engineer Shell Canada

Networking Social

Influencers are invited to an exclusive Networking Social at the conclusion of Day 1. This social offers an opportunity for Influencers to collide and share stories over drinks in a bustling and energizing convergence of the brightest minds. Access to the Networking Social is included with your Influencer Conference Pass.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 16:15 to 18:00

Exhibition Floor & Influencer Lounge Opens

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:00 to 17:00

Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Policy for Net Zero Emissions and Sustainable Growth

This Influencer keynote will explore Aramco’s approach to reducing carbon emissions in industrial operations while ensuring energy security and economic stability. Hear from one of the world’s most successful and innovative energy producers as they highlight how Aramco is achieving a sustainable energy future in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Suliman AlMousa

Lead Strategy and Market Analyst Aramco

Breaking Barriers to Electrification: Clean Energy Canada’s Vision for Sustainable Transport

This Influencer keynote will showcase Clean Energy Canada’s efforts to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and build out charging infrastructure. The session will cover policy advocacy, investments in clean transportation, and strategies to address challenges such as infrastructure gaps and supply chain issues.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

AI for Grid Resilience: Siemens Energy’s Approach to Smarter, More Efficient Networks

This Influencer keynote will explore how Siemens Energy uses AIfor improved grid reliability and efficiency., Examine how AI helps predict maintenance needs and optimize the grid in real time, reducing outages and improving reliability, even during extreme weather or changing demand.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Thermal Production System Optimization for Lower Energy Intensity Through Implementation of Digital EEST Tool

The “A” was discovered in 1972 by AL-H1. Cold production started in 1984 through temporary cold production facilities. The “A” gathering station was commissioned in 1987, starting the full-field cold development through vertical wells. Gross liquid production is exported to “N” Station.
Steam injection trials were conducted in 3 wells in 2008, confirming that steam could be injected at the required injection rate. In July 2009, the first phase of thermal development in “A” started: steam flood with vertical wells in “A” West; and Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) in “A” East.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:50 to 11:20

Presenter

Mohamed AL-Fazari

Thermal Production Lead Petroleum Development Oman LLC

Hydrogen’s Carbon Footprint: LCA Insights for Clean Energy Pathways

As clean hydrogen becomes a cornerstone of the global energy transition, understanding and optimizing carbon intensity (CI) in hydrogen production is vital for achieving net-zero goals and maximizing incentives. This presentation investigates CI across key hydrogen production pathways using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies, offering insights into their alignment with incentive frameworks such as Canada’s Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The analysis evaluates pathways including Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), Autothermal Reforming (ATR), Electrolysis, and Methane Pyrolysis, highlighting CI variations across provincial and regional energy settings.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:50 to 11:20

Presenter

Elena Ezquerra Silva

Energy Transition Consultant WSP

Upstream Data Platform OSDU Enables AI on Big Subsurface and Production Data Sets

Creation and business benefits of Upstream data platform developed by the oil & gas community to address vital needs of this industry. The platform provides critical data management and usability needed to improve productivity and effectiveness of upstream workflows. The platform enables data quality and integrity enhancements, lineage traceability, applications interoperability and streamlined Generative AI enablement. Subsequently, it assists in overcoming challenges of Generative AI adoption and plays an important role in accelerating productive use of Generative AI in a way that can be scaled up across the enterprise.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:50 to 11:20

Presenter

Dariusz Piotrowski

Director, Analytics Solutions IBM

Application of Satellite and Aircraft Measurements in Methane Emissions Reduction

As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, increasing attention is being paid to the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are the main culprits of ozone layer depletion responsible for global warming and its resultant climate consequences. Carbon di-oxide (CO2) is the most consequential GHG responsible for about three-quarters of emissions and notorious for the length of time it lingers in the atmosphere once released – thousands of years. A lot of research has gone into understanding CO2, including methods to reduce its prevalence like Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC), and others.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Stanley Opara

Senior Technical and Policy Advisor GHGSat Inc.

Advancing Hydrogen Sustainability: Pathways for Alberta’s Energy Industry

Hydrogen, a low-carbon energy source, is critical to Canada’s net-zero climate goals. It can be produced from diverse feedstocks and pathways, including electricity, natural gas, and biomass, but assessing trade-offs across these pathways remains limited. Most studies focus on either environmental or economic aspects, neglecting the integrated perspective of sustainability’s three dimensions: environmental, economic, and social. This study addresses this gap by conducting a comprehensive lifecycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of hydrogen production pathways in Alberta, Canada.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Marwa Hannouf

Postdoctoral Fellow University of Calgary

Accelerating Towards Net-Zero: Empowering Energy Sustainability and CCUS Systems with Simulation-Based Digital Twins

Physic based Digital twin technology, integrating high fidelity 3D physics-based simulations combined with machine learning (ML) analytics, offers a transformative approach in real-time systems analysis, facilitating predictive maintenance scheduling and performance optimization. At the core digital twin technology lies the integration of physics-based simulations with real-time data from physical assets, enabling a virtual replica of the system's behavior. This presentation explores the intersection of energy industry with simulation-based digital twin technology, emphasizing the pivotal role of AI/ML in shaping energy industry’s future and helping it in achieving the net-zero goals.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Nima Bohlooli Arkhazloo

Lead Application Engineer Ansys, Inc.

Lunch Break

Energy Influencer delegates can enjoy lunch at Center Court, as part of the Influencer pass. Take this opportunity to discover the exhibitors related to your work on the show floor!

Wednesday 11 June 2025 12:00 to 13:00

The Future of Energy: Powering Innovation, Scaling Solutions | Powered by Avatar Innovations & Innovate Calgary

As the energy sector evolves, innovation is no longer optional—it’s essential. This panel brings together industry leaders and pioneers to explore the breakthrough technologies, digital advancements, and asset optimization strategies shaping the future of energy. We’ll dive into key challenges, investment trends, and collaborative efforts that are driving scalable solutions. Join us to discover how next-generation energy technologies and strategies are being developed, deployed, and accelerated in our ecosystem today.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:00 to 13:30

Moderator

Tyler Engel

Director of Partnerships Avatar Innovations

Panelist

Bradley Wamboldt

Principal Associate Hawk & Squirrel Innovation

Mike MacSween

CEO Exergy Solutions

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Next-Generation Reactor Designs and Safety Innovations

This Influencer panel will explore the latest advancements in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including new reactor designs, modular construction, and safety features. The conversation will focus on key challenges such as gaining regulatory approval, scaling reactors, managing waste, and how SMRs can provide reliable power to support renewable energy.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Panelist

Lou Riccoboni

Vice-President, Business Development Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)

AI-Powered Carbon Capture: Accelerating the Path to Decarbonization

In this Influencer panel, industry leaders will explore how AI can improve Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). The conversation will focus on how AI can improve efficiencies in carbon capture technologies, simplify storage, and optimize ways to utilize captured carbon.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Erin Billeri

Business Development Manager – Americas The Global CCS Institute

Panelist

Beth (Hardy) Valiaho

President RETI Data Center Inc.

Startup Pitches

This startup session highlights four cutting-edge Clean Tech startups selected by Avatar Innovations and Innovate Calgary. These trailblazing startups will each be given an opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking technology and how it will change the industry.

Startups to present include:

• Ethox Energy
• SpliceNConnect
• Traverse Analytics
• RyuGen

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:30 to 14:30

From 50% Oxygen Pyrolysis Oil to SAF and Renewable Diesel

The biofuels market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.3%, reaching $US 243.4 billion as early as 2033 – primarily led by fuels produced from food crop sources (ethanol, soybean oil, canola oil, etc.). However, as the global population expands, securing adequate land for food production will be prioritized, putting a ceiling on acreage available for fuel production. Fortunately, bio-based crude oils from non-food crop sources like agriculture, forestry and municipal waste are attracting considerable attention as they are readily produced from known processes like hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and pyrolysis. However, bio-oils produced from these methods are notorious for having both high water and oxygen content, among other impurities.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenter

Florian Isufaj

Chemical Engineer NanosTech

Enhancing Green Hydrogen Production with Real-Time Digital Twins

Green hydrogen is essential for reducing carbon emissions and achieving net-zero goals. It plays a crucial role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and providing low-carbon energy vectors and feedstock chemicals, such as green methane, methanol, and ammonia. As demand for green hydrogen surges, addressing the significant supply shortfall becomes imperative. Companies are investing heavily in new projects and retrofitting existing assets to meet this demand.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Speaker

Simon Leyland

Industry Strategy Director, Energy Siemens

Crafting Beer Sustainably with CO2Brew

In an era where sustainability and innovation are paramount, CO2Brew and Exergy have partnered to develop a groundbreaking solution for the brewing industry. This presentation will showcase the journey of transforming a concept into a commercially viable product that captures and repurposes CO₂ from the fermentation process, significantly reducing carbon emissions while creating a valuable resource for the beverage industry.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Presenters

Jayce Loh

VP Business Development Exergy Solutions

Kent Swanlund

CEO & Co-Founder CO2Brew

Leveraging AI + Data to Enhance Efficiency in Energy Operations

Artificial Intelligence is the most revolutionary technology of our lifetime - but bringing AI to the energy industry comes with significant challenges. This session will explore the transformative power of AI + Data to elevate efficiency within Oil & Gas operations. The session will also provide specific examples of how industry leaders are overcoming data challenges to unlock trapped and leveraging the power of AI to drive down costs, improve productivity and empower employees.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Presenter

Jason Olbekson

Global Energy Go-to-Market Director Salesforce

Adapting to Climate Mandates: Meeting Regulatory and Operational Demands

In this Influencer Interview, the discussion will delve into how energy companies integrate evolving climate regulations into their operational frameworks. The exchange will explore technical approaches and policy implementations aimed at achieving emissions targets.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:30 to 15:00

Solar Power Breakthroughs: Making the Grid Work for Clean Energy

In this Influencer Interview, the discussion will cover the latest advancements in solar technology, including new types of solar cells. The conversation will explore innovations in solar materials and production methods, as well as the challenges of integrating solar power into the grid.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:45 to 15:15

Moderator

Amy Zell

Founder & Lead Consultant Outset Carbon Consulting

Industry Expert

Heather MacKenzie

Executive Director Solar Alberta

Powering AI Data Centers: How Energy Providers Can Meet Growing Demands

This Influencer Interview will focus on how energy providers can power AI data centers. Attend this unmissable session which will devise strategies for ensuring a reliable, sustainable energy supply to optimize the grid and the grid, and support AI technologies as we move towards an AI driven business environment.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:45 to 15:15

Moderator:

Mark Scholz

President & CEO Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC)

ES-PEMS: A Next-Generation Solution for Emissions Monitoring and Compliance

The Efficient and Secure Predictive Emission Monitoring System (ES-PEMS) offers a cost-effective, innovative, and scalable alternative to Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for industrial facilities. Leveraging advanced machine learning and data analytics, ES-PEMS monitors, predicts, and optimizes emissions in real time, enabling regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:00 to 15:30

Presenter

Ling Bai

CEO VL Energy

Opportunities for Waste Heat and CO2 Recovery at a Natural Gas Processing Facility

This presentation will explore the application of a new deep learning neural network for tabular data, with a focus on energy systems. The objective is to demonstrate how transformer-based models for tabular datasets are advancing beyond traditional machine learning and deep learning methods used in language, speech-to-text, and image models.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:15 to 15:45

Presenter

Adam Leece

Manager, Decarbonization and ESG Integrated Sustainability

Deep Learning AI in Energy Systems

This presentation will explore the application of a new deep learning neural network for tabular data, with a focus on energy systems. The objective is to demonstrate how transformer-based models for tabular datasets are advancing beyond traditional machine learning and deep learning methods used in language, speech-to-text, and image models.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:15 to 15:45

Presenter

Kai Lukowiak

Chief Technology Officer Industry Transformer

Tackling Methane: Innovations for Cleaner Energy Production

This Influencer panel will explore the technological landscape surrounding methane emissions, focusing on the role of advanced detection and monitoring tools, and the economic benefits of minimizing methane footprints across the oil and gas value chain. The conversation will center on innovative technologies and best practices for reducing methane emissions in energy production.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:30 to 16:15

Moderator

Blake Wickland

Executive Director Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Panelists

Amanda Bryant

Senior Analyst, Oil & Gas Pembina Institute

Ryan McKendrick

Senior Technology Advisor – Climate Integration Imperial

Marc Godin

Chief Technology Officer Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

SMRs and Public Engagement: The Key to Nuclear Energy's Future

SMRs have the potential to change the way people think about nuclear energy, including through applications beyond electricity generation alone. Despite the benefits that SMRs offer communities, public perceptions of nuclear energy can be complex and may stall project development. Public engagement strategies have a direct impact on the likelihood of SMR projects succeeding, yet resource allocation and planning to enable effective engagement can fail to take center stage amid tasks such as siting, reactor design, infrastructure requirements, and other technical areas. This presentation discusses the regulatory process of ‘sustainability assessment’ (including what a sustainability assessment is and why it is done) and how innovative methods of engagement used in sustainability assessment.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:45 to 16:15

Presenters

Larissa Shasko

Analyst Calian

Emily Becker

Analyst Calian

Networking Social

Influencers are invited to an exclusive Networking Social at the conclusion of Day 2. This social offers an opportunity for Influencers to collide and share stories over drinks in a bustling and energizing convergence of the brightest minds. Access to the Networking Social is included with your Influencer Conference Pass.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 16:15 to 18:00

Exhibition Floor & Influencer Lounge Opens

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:00 to 16:00

Collaborating for a Sustainable Future – Fort McKay First Nation & Indigenous Partnerships

In this keynote talk, Chief Raymond Powder highlights Fort McKay First Nation’s leadership in energy development, focusing on its groundbreaking partnership to establish the only oil sands mining project fully owned by a First Nation. Located on Fort McKay’s Reserve Land, this initiative represents a significant and unique milestone in Indigenous-led resource development. The talk will examine how the Fort McKay First Nation drives economic growth, integrates traditional knowledge, and builds sustainable industry partnerships that foster long-term prosperity and self-determination for its community.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Chief Raymond Powder

Fort McKay First Nation

Waste-to-Energy: Overcoming Barriers to Commercialization – Varme Energy’s Vision

This Influencer keynote showcases Varme Energy’s leadership in waste-to-energy innovation and its impact on the clean energy transition. The session will examine the regulatory, policy, and commercial challenges of bringing these projects to life, alongside the strategies Varme Energy is employing to overcome them.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Rory Wheat

Vice President, Development Varme Energy

Optimizing Energy with AI: AWS’s Role in a Sustainable Future

This Influencer keynote will explore how AWS leverages AI and digital tools to optimize energy demand and efficiency. The session will highlight AWS’s cloud-based platforms for tracking energy use, predicting demand, and integrating renewables—helping organizations cut consumption, enhance grid stability, and drive sustainability.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Overcoming Mechanical Failure to Maintain Energy Supply in Renewable Energy Systems

Mechanical failures in renewable energy systems can disrupt operations and risk financial and reputational losses, especially during periods of peak demand. This presentation dives into a compelling real-world case study of a 50 MW direct flow (run-of-river) hydroelectric facility that faced a catastrophic mechanical failure just one week before the vital spring melt. A compromised seal in the water supply line led to flooding in the powerhouse and significant damage to generator unit 1. The story of how this renewable energy producer responded with resilience and innovation offers valuable lessons for tackling crises in critical infrastructure.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:50 to 11:20

Presenter

Elton Hunter

Chief Operations Officer SPI Utilities Solutions Inc.

Startup Spotlight | Powered by Avatar Innovations & Innovate Calgary

This startup spotlight session highlights four cutting-edge Clean Tech startups selected by Avatar Innovations and Innovate Calgary. These trailblazing startups will each be given an opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking technology and how it will change the industry.

Thursday 12 June 2025 11:00 to 12:00

Next-Gen Energy: Voices Shaping the Future | Powered by YEIP

Join YEIP and young energy leaders from around the world for an inspiring discussion on the evolving energy industry and the diverse policies shaping our future. They’ll share unique insights, career journeys, and perspectives on navigating today’s dynamic energy landscape.

Thursday 12 June 2025 11:00 to 11:45

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

President/Pipe Integrity Engineer Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP)/TC Energy

Aquistore: Key Learnings from Core in a Deep Saline Aquifer CO2 Storage Well

Aquistore is a project in Saskatchewan, Canada that takes captured anthropogenic CO2 from the Boundary Dam coal fired power plant, storing it in the Cambrian Deadwood Formation at a depth of 3400m. Injection and observation wells were drilled in 2012, with injection beginning in 2015, and the site has now successfully stored 600,000 tonnes since project initiation. During drilling of this well, a focus was maintained on reservoir and seal characterization. With this in mind, a robust diamond core and sidewall coring program was undertaken. Typical core analyses of porosity, permeability, and fluid composition were taken and have been reported.

Thursday 12 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Peng Luo

Chief Scientists and Engineer, PTRC Energy Innovation Hub Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC)

Lunch Break

Energy Influencer delegates can enjoy lunch at Center Court, as part of the Influencer pass. Take this opportunity to discover the exhibitors related to your work on the show floor!

Thursday 12 June 2025 12:00 to 13:00

Scaling CCUS: Challenges and Opportunities for Decarbonizing Oil and Gas

This Influencer panel will focus on the important role of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is playing in achieving sustainability goals in oil and gas. The discussion will cover the challenges of scaling CCUS technologies and exploring new ways to use captured carbon in operations.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Poh Boon Ung

General Manager – Business Development Engagement The Global CCS Institute

Panelists

Kat Smith

Advisor, Low Carbon Development Enbridge Inc.

Stephen Penton

Director, Engineering Consultancy Aker Solutions

Myles McGovern

President & CEO NanosTech

Building a Greener Grid: The Role of Advanced Technologies in Clean Energy

This Influencer panel will explore the integration of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, small modular reactors (SMRs), and energy storage systems as key components of a resilient, low-carbon energy grid. The conversation will focus on how these technologies can work together to provide reliable power while tackling issues like grid stability and storing energy from renewable sources.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Karan Soni

President/ Technical Sales Specialist Young Professionals in Energy (YPE Calgary)/EVLO Energy Storage

Panelists

Manoj Gopu

Director of Engineering Key Capture Energy

Whitney Eberle

Power Industry Lead Spartan Controls

Nathan Ashcroft

Director, Low Carbon Solutions Stantec

AI Meets Energy: Smarter Forecasting for Renewables

This Influencer panel will explore how AI is revolutionizing renewable energy forecasting. The conversation will dive into the role of AI in optimizing energy storage, improving weather predictions, and overcoming challenges in integrating renewable energy into the global grid.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Kenya Pipeline Company’s New Technology and Redesign Services for Pipeline Operations

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has emerged as a pioneer in modernizing pipeline operations through innovative technologies and comprehensive redesign services. Central to this transformation is the integration of Variable Drive Technology (VDT), a cutting-edge system designed to optimize energy efficiency and enhance operational flexibility. By dynamically adjusting the speed of pipeline pumps based on demand, VDT reduces energy consumption, minimizes wear on equipment, and ensures reliable flow management. This technology significantly lowers operational costs and aligns with sustainable energy practices, reinforcing KPC’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenter

Joe Sang

Managing Director Kenya Pipeline Company Limited

Exploring Use Cases of Quantum Computing in the Alberta Energy Sector

Quantum computing can process complex calculations and have the potential to uncover insights and solutions at a transformative scale. In 2023, Quantum City, facilitated by Amazon Web Services, launched the Quantum City Challenge – a global tech competition aimed at finding tangible quantum solutions for real-world problems faced by today's energy industry. There were three challenge tracks, concerning optimizing smart charging, improving tailings treatment, and reducing bitumen viscosity in pipelines. Quantum City will share some details of the problems proposed for the challenge and the winning submissions that were announced in 2024.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenter

Adam Bene Watts

Scientist-in-Residence, Quantum Algorithms Quantum City

Empowering Energy Transformation: Bridging Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability

Society 5.0 is at the forefront of enabling a paradigm shift in how industries approach technology adoption and innovation. As Alberta’s economy navigates the demands of decarbonization and energy transition, Society 5.0 connects senior leaders, industry innovators, and technology experts to drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Through tailored educational programs, peer engagement initiatives, and hands-on implementation support, Society 5.0 addresses critical challenges in the energy sector, including the adoption of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovative practices.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenter

Brenda Beckedorf

CEO Society 5.0

Greener Closures: Modern Solutions for Well Integrity and Decommissioning

In this Influencer interview, the talk will focus on best practices for maintaining well integrity and managing decommissioning processes. explore strategies for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible well closure, while highlighting sustainable practices for cost-effective reclamation and the latest technologies in the field.

Thursday 12 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Industry Expert

Leah Davies

Well Abandonment Lead Imperial

Tech Meets Construction in Waste-to-Energy Solutions

This Influencer interview will examine the challenges of integrating technology and construction in waste-to-energy projects. The conversation will focus on overcoming technical and logistical barriers to efficiently converting waste into usable energy, with insights into project design, engineering, and regulatory considerations.

Thursday 12 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Moderator

Nancy Wang

Process Engineer, Climate Change Hatch

Industry Expert

Janice Tran

CEO & Co-Founder Kanin Energy

Driving Sustainability: AI in Carbon Tracking and Emissions Reduction

This Influencer interview will explore how AI can track carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases across industries. The dialogue will include a focus on AI solutions for monitoring emissions in real time, analyzing data, and improving strategies to cut emissions.

Thursday 12 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45