2027 Call for Submissions

Resource sectors play a critical role in economic growth, energy security, industrial development, and global competitiveness. As demand for energy, electricity, critical minerals, and industrial products continues to grow, industry leaders are focused on optimizing operations, building resilient supply chains, developing new markets, and delivering the infrastructure needed to support long-term prosperity.

Contributions are invited that highlight technologies, projects, operational improvements, market strategies, and innovations that strengthen the performance, sustainability, and competitiveness of resource-based industries. Preference will be given to real-world case studies, project outcomes, lessons learned, and practical solutions with demonstrated industry impact.

Submissions may address resource development, market access, infrastructure expansion, environmental performance, operational excellence, digital transformation, or emerging opportunities shaping the future of the global resource and energy landscape.

When submitting, select the most relevant subcategory below, or choose Other if none apply.

Subcategories

• Carbon Management

• Critical Minerals & Supply Chains

• Energy Security & Market Competitiveness

• Environmental Protection & Reclamation

• Methane Reduction & Emissions Management

• Natural Gas & LNG

• Natural Gas Power Generation

• Operational Excellence & Asset Performance

• Site Closure, Decommissioning & Remediation

• Water Management & Stewardship

• Other

Meeting future energy demand will require significant investment in generation, transportation, storage, and industrial infrastructure. The technologies, partnerships, and projects being developed today will shape the ability of energy systems and industries to remain competitive while delivering reliable, affordable, and lower-emissions energy.

Contributions are invited that showcase innovative projects, technologies, financing approaches, partnership models, and infrastructure solutions supporting energy development and system transformation. Presentations should emphasize practical implementation, project delivery, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned.

Topics may include emerging energy technologies, major project development, infrastructure investment, electrification, Indigenous and community partnerships, and solutions that enable long-term economic growth, energy security, and industrial competitiveness.

When submitting, select the most relevant subcategory below, or choose Other if none apply.

Subcategories

• Carbon Utilization & Carbon Markets

• Electrification

• Energy Storage

• Grid Modernization & Transmission

• Hydrogen

• Indigenous Partnerships & Economic Reconciliation

• Industrial Decarbonization

• Infrastructure Investment & Financing

• Low-Carbon Power Generation

• Major Project Development & Delivery

• Nuclear & Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

• Renewable Energy

• Other

Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies are rapidly transforming how energy and infrastructure projects are designed, operated, maintained, and optimized. At the same time, the expansion of data centres and digital infrastructure is creating new demands on energy systems and driving unprecedented investment opportunities.

Contributions are invited that demonstrate how digital technologies are improving operational performance, enhancing decision-making, strengthening infrastructure resilience, supporting workforce development, and enabling new business models across the energy sector.

Submissions should prioritize practical applications, implementation experiences, measurable results, and lessons learned. Case studies demonstrating operational improvements, reliability enhancements, productivity gains, or successful technology deployment are strongly encouraged.

When submitting, select the most relevant subcategory below, or choose Other if none apply.

Subcategories

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Big Data Applications

• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection

• Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure

• Digital Twins

• Industrial Automation

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

• Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics

• Predictive Maintenance & Asset Intelligence

• Robotics & Autonomous Operations

• Smart Operations & Process Optimization

• Workforce Transformation & Skills Development

• Other