A cultivated energy ecosystem for change

Energy Influencers

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Thursday 12 June 2025

10:00 10:45

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.

10:00 17:00

11:30 11:50

11:30 12:00

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.

11:30 11:50

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.

12:00 13:00

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!

13:00 13:30

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.

13:00 13:20

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.

13:00 13:45

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.

Panelist

Shankar Narayanan

Head of Technology Partnerships

AWS Energy & Utilities

13:20 13:50

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.

Presenter

Christian Faurholt

Senior Energy Policy Advisor

Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

13:30 14:00

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.

Moderator

Will Sharpe

Consulting Manager, Canada

Kent

13:45 14:15

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.

Presenters

Fabio Bottoni

Specialist Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Ke Li

Specialist Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

13:50 14:20

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.

Presenter

Roy Calder

Industry Principal - New Energies

AVEVA

14:00 14:30

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.

Presenter

Trevor Holding

Reservoir Engineer

Imperial

Jodi Anderson

Reservoir Development Engineer

Imperial

Curtis Ewanchuk

Reservoir Engineer

Imperial

14:15 14:45

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.

Presenter

Abdullah Abaoud

Digital Transformation Officer

Saudi Aramco

14:20 15:05

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.

Moderator

Samantha Irwin

Manager, Innovation Advisory

Exergy Solutions

14:30 15:15

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.

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

President/Pipe Integrity Engineer

Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP)/TC Energy

14:45 15:15

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.

15:05 15:35

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.

Presenter

Jeff Earl

Director, Business Development

Sapphire Technologies

15:15 15:45

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.

Presenter

Breanne O’Reilly

Chief Operating Officer

International CCS Knowledge Centre

15:15 15:45

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.

Presenter

Stein-Roar Skånhaug Bjørnstad

Chief Product Officer

Kongsberg Digital, Inc.

15:35 16:05

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.

Presenter

Marty Henning

Principal Geologist

Triple Point Resources

15:45 16:15

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.

Presenter

Ravil Ibatullin

Chief Technology Officer

URSA Cleantech Ltd.

15:45 16:15

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.

Presenters

Javeed Mohammed

Control Systems Department Manager

Fluor Canada Ltd.

Saqib Saeed

Automation Engineer

Shell Canada

16:15 18:00

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.

10:00 17:00

10:30 10:50

This Influencer keynote highlights Enbridge’s partnership with Indigenous communities on the Line 3 Replacement Project. The session will explore how Enbridge worked alongside Indigenous groups to enhance energy infrastructure, create economic opportunities, and integrate traditional knowledge into project planning.

10:30 10:50

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.

10:30 10:50

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.

10:50 11:20

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.

Presenter

Mohamed AL-Fazari

Thermal Production Lead

Petroleum Development Oman LLC

10:50 11:20

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.

Presenter

Elena Ezquerra Silva

Energy Transition Consultant

WSP

10:50 11:20

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.

Presenter

Dariusz Piotrowski

Director, Analytics Solutions

IBM

11:20 11:50

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.

Presenter

Stanley Opara

Senior Technical and Policy Advisor

GHGSat Inc.

11:20 11:50

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.

Presenter

Marwa Hannouf

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Calgary

11:20 11:50

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.

Presenter

Nima Bohlooli Arkhazloo

Lead Application Engineer

Ansys, Inc.

12:00 13:00

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!

13:00 13:30

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.

13:00 13:45

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.

Panelist

Lou Riccoboni

Vice-President, Business Development

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)

13:00 13:45

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.

13:30 14:30

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

13:45 14:15

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.

Presenter

Florian Isufaj

Chemical Engineer

NanosTech

13:45 14:15

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.

Speaker

Simon Leyland

Industry Strategy Director, Energy

Siemens

14:15 14:45

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.

Presenters

Jayce Loh

VP Business Development

Exergy Solutions

Kent Swanlund

CEO & Co-Founder

CO2Brew

14:15 14:45

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.

Presenter

Jason Olbekson

Global Energy Go-to-Market Director

Salesforce

14:30 15:00

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.

14:45 15:15

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.

Moderator

Amy Zell

Founder & Lead Consultant

Outset Carbon Consulting

Industry Expert

Heather MacKenzie

Executive Director

Solar Alberta

14:45 15:15

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.

15:00 15:30

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.

Presenter

Ling Bai

CEO

VL Energy

15:15 15:45

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.

Presenter

Adam Leece

Manager, Decarbonization and ESG

Integrated Sustainability

15:15 15:45

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.

Presenter

Kai Lukowiak

Chief Technology Officer

Industry Transformer

15:30 16:15

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.

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

15:45 16:15

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.

Presenters

Larissa Shasko

Analyst

Calian

Emily Becker

Analyst

Calian

16:15 18:00

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.

10:00 16:00

10:30 10:50

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.

10:30 10:50

This Influencer keynote highlights ATCO’s role in the clean energy transition, including their innovative H2 Home initiative. The session will cover their hydrogen blending project, infrastructure, and investments in production and storage, while addressing the technological challenges to broader implementation.

10:30 10:50

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.

10:50 11:20

Utility-scale energy storage system deployments continue to rise to support the net-zero transition of the Canadian electricity supply mix by 2035. Most recently, the Canadian government announced $500M in additional funding for renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization projects, to strengthen the grid and future-proof against growing populations, high energy demand, and increasing extreme weather events. Energy storage is the most flexible energy asset to address grid resiliency and optimize peak load management, and its potential is only beginning to be unlocked.

Presenter

Vincent David

Vice President, Deployment and Operations

EVLO Energy Storage

11:00 12:00

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.

11:00 11:45

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.

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

President/Pipe Integrity Engineer

Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP)/TC Energy

11:20 11:50

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.

Presenter

Peng Luo

Chief Scientists and Engineer, PTRC Energy Innovation Hub

Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC)

12:00 13:00

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!

13:00 13:45

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.

Moderator

Spencer Schecht

Senior Business Development Lead

The Global CCS Institute

Panelists

Kat Smith

Advisor, Low Carbon Development

Enbridge Inc.

Stephen Penton

Director, Engineering Consultancy

Aker Solutions

13:00 13:45

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.

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

13:00 13:45

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.

13:45 14:15

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.

Presenter

Joe Sang

Managing Director

Kenya Pipeline Company Limited

13:45 14:15

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.

Presenter

Adam Bene Watts

Scientist-in-Residence, Quantum Algorithms

Quantum City

13:45 14:15

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.

Presenter

Brenda Beckedorf

CEO

Society 5.0

14:15 14:45

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.

14:15 14:45

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.

Moderator

Nancy Wang

Climate Change EIT

Hatch

14:15 14:45

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.

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2025 Executive Committee

Cody Battershill

Canada Action

Craig Stenhouse

Shift Critical International

Dale Hansen

SAIT

Dale Swampy

National Coalition of Chiefs

David Hood

geoLOGIC systems Ltd.

James Fann

International CCS Knowledge Centre

Katie Smith-Parent

Young Women in Energy

Lisa Stephenson

Energy Safety Canada

Maike Althaus

Canadian Hydrogen Association

Marg McCuaig-Boyd

Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Matt Bryan

SLB Canada

Michael Binnion

Questerre Energy

Robert Mugo

Pathways Alliance/COSIA

Shannon Joseph

Energy for a Secure Future

Sonya Savage

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Stephen Buffalo

Indian Resource Council

Dean Tucker

WPC Energy Canada

Kevin Birn

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Gurpreet Lail

Enserva

Matthew Foss

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

2025 Executive Committee

Cody Battershill

Canada Action

Craig Stenhouse

Shift Critical International

Dale Hansen

SAIT

Dale Swampy

National Coalition of Chiefs

David Hood

geoLOGIC systems Ltd.

James Fann

International CCS Knowledge Centre

Katie Smith-Parent

Young Women in Energy

Lisa Stephenson

Energy Safety Canada

Maike Althaus

Canadian Hydrogen Association

Marg McCuaig-Boyd

Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Matt Bryan

SLB Canada

Michael Binnion

Questerre Energy

Robert Mugo

Pathways Alliance/COSIA

Shannon Joseph

Energy for a Secure Future

Sonya Savage

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Stephen Buffalo

Indian Resource Council

Dean Tucker

WPC Energy Canada

Kevin Birn

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Gurpreet Lail

Enserva

Matthew Foss

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

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Energy Influencers

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Thursday 12 June 2025

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.

Exhibition Floor & Influencer Lounge Opens

Commercializing Carbon Capture: Driving a Low-Carbon Future – A Case Study with Climeworks/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.

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

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!

Restoring the Land: Effective Strategies for Site Remediation and Reclamation

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.

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.

Panelist

Shankar Narayanan

AWS Energy & Utilities

Biogas: "The Danish Army Knife"

Presenter

Christian Faurholt

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.

Moderator

Will Sharpe

Kent

Empower Utility Load Forecasting with Generative AI

Presenters

Fabio Bottoni

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Ke Li

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Innovations in Hydrogen Production: Charting the Course of Clean Energy

Presenter

Roy Calder

AVEVA

Reflections on a Solvent-Assisted SAGD Pilot Project

Presenter

Trevor Holding

Imperial

Jodi Anderson

Imperial

Curtis Ewanchuk

Imperial

The First-Ever AI System for Automated Isolation Procedures

Presenter

Abdullah Abaoud

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.

Moderator

Samantha Irwin

Exergy Solutions

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.

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP)/TC Energy

The Future of AI-Driven Asset Management in Energy

Decarbonizing the LNG Supply Chain with Turboexpander Generators

Presenter

Jeff Earl

Sapphire Technologies

Beyond Amine - Emerging Technologies in Carbon Capture

Presenter

Breanne O’Reilly

International CCS Knowledge Centre

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

Presenter