2025 Executive Conference Program

Join industry leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders from global markets as they come together at a defining moment for Canada’s energy future. With the world watching, now is the time to engage in a national dialogue on Canada’s role in the global energy landscape — exploring opportunities for innovation, investment, and collaboration that will shape the industry for years to come.

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Tuesday 10 June 2025

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Thursday 12 June 2025

08:30 09:30

09:30 09:35

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

10:15 10:45

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Speaker:

Stastia West

President & Country Chair

Shell Canada

In this session, Peter Mansbridge will sit down with an energy leader to discuss Canada’s LNG ambitions.

10:45 11:30

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Jon McKenzie

President and CEO

Cenovus Energy

Lisa Baiton

President & CEO

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Clay Sell

CEO

X-energy

While energy is the backbone of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, looming tariffs between Canada and the US has given rise to concerns for about Canada’s reliance on the US as an energy customer. As political landscapes and policy priorities shift, what will collaboration between these North American partners and energy giants look like over the coming years?

11:30 12:30

12:30 13:00

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

While Canadian energy production is at record levels, the sector is facing key challenges amid political and economic pressures including tariffs both within and across its borders. In a changing world, how does industry envisage a pragmatic way forward in meeting energy demands, reducing emissions, and securing Canada’s energy future at home and on the global stage?

13:00 13:45

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Nancy Southern

Chair and CEO

ATCO Ltd. and Canadian Utilities Limited

Darlene Gates

President, CEO and Director

MEG Energy

Kim Lauritsen

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Growth

Ontario Power Generation

Amid global market shifts, Canada cannot afford to remain a resource-rich nation without a strategic plan. Standing at a defining moment in its energy history, how could Canada’s presidency of the G7 Summit be the catalyst for an outward-looking and export-driven Canadian economy?

13:45 14:00

Moderator:

Martha Hall Findlay

Director of the School of Public Policy (SPP)

University of Calgary

Speaker:

Anthony Marino

Chair of the Supervisory Board

NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine

14:00 14:10

Speaker:

Honourable Brian Jean

Minister of Energy and Minerals

Government of Alberta

14:10 14:30

14:30 15:15

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Amberly Dooley

Vice President of Policy and Government Relations

Pathways Alliance

Ehren Cory

CEO

Canada Infrastructure Bank

Mark Fitzgerald

President and CEO

PETRONAS Canada

Capital investment into infrastructure is critical to increase production, ensure domestic energy security, unleash export potential and achieve Canada’s sustainability goals. But how can Canada get out of its own way to attract investment, reduce red tape and fast-track infrastructure for a reliable and competitive energy economy?

15:15 15:25

Speaker:

Honourable Matt Jones

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade

Government of Alberta

15:25 16:10

Panelists:

Matt Morrison

CEO

Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)

Jason Lanclos

Director, State Energy Development and Planning

Louisiana Economic Development

Kenneth Wagner

Former Energy Secretary of the State of Oklahoma

James Rajotte

Alberta's Senior Representative to the United States

Government of Alberta

The U.S. is a global leader in LNG, offering a powerful blueprint for expedient policy-making, efficient permitting processes, and supercharging export capacity. What can Canada learn from the US to increase market trust in Canada as an investible LNG jurisdiction Canadian LNG to offshore markets?

16:10 16:40

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

In this session, Peter Mansbridge will sit down with a Canadian energy leader to discuss the critical questions in energy production, trade and innovation in crude oil refining.

16:40 16:45

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

08:30 09:30

09:30 09:45

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

09:45 10:00

10:00 10:30

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Speaker:

Honourable Danielle Smith

Premier

Government of Alberta

This session will welcome the Government of Alberta’s Leadership to discuss the next five years of Canadian energy policy, from supercharging domestic infrastructure from east to west, to navigating US-Canada trade relations, and role in advancing North America’s energy security.

10:30 11:15

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Heather Exner-Pirot

Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment

Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Dr. Faye Gerard

Energy Transition and Americas Director

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)

Luke Schauerte

Chief Executive Officer

Woodfibre LNG

While the US-Canada trade relationship is becoming increasingly uncertain, markets in Asia and Europe are looking for reliable providers of LNG, critical minerals, and renewable energy. With public opinion more favourable toward energy development, will Canadian energy projects continue to struggle on the road to FID, or will Canada overcome its regulatory hurdles to build the refineries and approve pipelines to realize its potential?

11:30 11:40

Speaker:

Honourable Colleen Young

Minister of Energy and Resources

Government of Saskatchewan

11:40 11:45

Speaker:

Scott Parent

VP and & Field CTO, Energy, Industrials, Aerospace & Semiconductor

Ansys

11:45 12:30

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Scot Johnson

Founder, CEO and Lead Designer

Digital Shovel

The transformative and disruptive impact of AI on the energy sector cannot be understated, with the exponential growth and capability of AI in transforming the future of energy representing a megatrend that will define the next decade. However, as the adoption of AI increases, so too does the demand for infrastructure and reliable energy solutions to support data centres. How can the energy sector balance the increasing energy demands of AI technologies whilst advancing climate goals?

12:30 13:30

13:30 13:40

Speaker:

Honourable John Streicker

Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources

Government of Yukon

13:40 14:10

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Speaker:

Mark Maki

CEO

Trans Mountain

14:10 14:55

Panelists:

Pedro Miras

President

WPC Energy

Lisa Baiton

President & CEO

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Reem Al-Ghanim

Downstream HR Transformation

Aramco

Patricia Tatto

President and Founder

Women in Renewable Energy Mexico

The future of the world’s energy system is at an inflection point in history. Technological innovation, geopolitics, regulatory changes, and the need to balance emissions reduction, energy security and energy affordability are driving the global energy landscape. How are different regions of the world navigating this challenging environment and what can Canada learn from their approach?

14:55 15:25

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

In this session, Peter Mansbridge will sit down with an energy leader to discuss Canada’s role in global cooperation, decarbonization and energy security.

15:25 15:40

Speaker:

Honourable Nathan Neudorf

Minister of Affordability and Utilities

Government of Alberta

15:40 16:25

Moderator:

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News and Anchor of The National

Panelists:

Nicole Bourque-Bouchier

CEO

Bouchier

Chana Martineau

CEO

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation

Honourable Greg Rickford

Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation

Government of Ontario

Indigenous participation in Canada’s energy sector has grown, but progress is still slow. How can the private sector play an enhanced role in boosting Indigenous economic development, participation and inclusion in the energy economy, and bring greater value back into communities themselves?

16:25 16:30

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

08:30 09:00

09:00 09:10

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

09:10 09:15

Speaker:

Honourable René Legacy

Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Energy

Government of New Brunswick

09:15 10:00

Moderator:

Shannon Joseph

Chair

Energy for a Secure Future

Panelists:

Andrew Robinson

CEO

Nisga'a Lisims Government

Chief Crystal Smith

Chief Councillor

Haisla Nation

Karen Ogen

CEO

First Nations Natural Gas Alliance

10:00 10:15

10:15 11:00

Moderator:

Gurpreet Lail

President and CEO

Enserva

Panelists:

Chris Doornbos

CEO

E3 Lithium

Lisa Mueller

President & CEO

FutEra Power

Thomas Alford

President, Well Servicing

Precision Drilling

Canada's energy services sector is evolving, and the future of drilling goes far beyond conventional oil and gas. New Drills brings together leading voices in drilling and well servicing, along with senior executives from the emerging subsurface resource sector, to explore emerging opportunities across three critical areas: traditional hydrocarbon development, critical mineral extraction, and geothermal energy.

This panel will examine how Canadian drilling and servicing companies can leverage existing expertise, infrastructure, and innovation to diversify their operations and drive growth. Panelists will share insights on regulatory landscapes, market trends, and the unique technical challenges and rewards of each sector. From sustaining Canada’s energy security through responsible oil and gas development, to enabling the clean energy transition through critical minerals and geothermal, this discussion will highlight the strategic role service providers play in shaping the country’s resource future.

11:00 11:45

Panelists:

Reem Al-Ghanim

Downstream HR Transformation

Aramco

Tomomi Hanashima

Business Planner, Europe Business Department

Japan Petroleum Exploration

Dr. Jennifer Richter

Associate Professor, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society

Arizona State University

Sadhika Sasiprabhu

Legal Officer

Disaster & Conflicts Branch, United Nations Environment Programme

Facing significant skill shortages and demographic changes, the energy sector is at a critical juncture and needs answers to its talent challenge. This panel, hosted by Women10x, will spotlight initiatives to promote the greater participation of women as a key strategic solution to address this growing problem.

11:45 12:30

Moderator:

Russ Erickson

VP, Partnerships

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Panelists:

Dr. Ferdinand Hingerl

Chief Technology Officer

Ambyint

Get beyond the hype of Generative AI! This panel will dig into a key use case applying advanced ML techniques to enable autonomous, dynamic well control proactively stabilizing wells to reduce methane venting. Hear how AI is reducing both costs and emissions along with other use cases.

12:30 12:30

Speaker:

Joelle Tomlinson

Journalist, Media Personality and Global Energy Show Host

12:30 14:00

Now in their 10th year, the awards celebrate excellence in the energy industry across Canada and globally, recognizing the accomplishments of leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in nine categories. Honorees have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, sustainable solutions, and significant contributions to advancing the energy sector.

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