Opening Plenary Session

All Energy Influencers delegates and speakers are invited to the Opening Plenary, featuring a powerful keynote and exclusive interview with His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC, moderated by Peter Mansbridge.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 09:00 to 10:30

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 11:00 to 11:20

Presenter

Greg Maidment

Vice President, Subsurface Deep Sky

Energy That Gets Built

Canada has long been known as a reliable and responsible energy producer. As global demand evolves, the strength of our traditional energy sector remains a critical foundation for future growth—especially when paired with smart infrastructure, streamlined regulation, and a focus on expanding market access.

In this forward-looking discussion, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Canada West Foundation CEO Gary Mar will explore how we build on our legacy of energy excellence to secure long-term prosperity. From unlocking LNG potential to strengthening our electricity grid, this conversation will focus on pragmatic solutions that balance economic opportunity with the need for action.

With Calgary at the centre of Canada’s energy leadership and policy thinkers shaping national strategy, this discussion offers an essential perspective on how Canada can remain competitive, attract investment, and get major projects moving—by working together and getting energy built.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:00 to 11:30

Moderator

Gary Mar

CEO Canada West Foundation

Guest

Mayor Jyoti Gondek

City of Calgary

Oil and Gas in the AI Era

The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the convergence of changing market conditions and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent IBM Institute for Business Value survey, 59% of oil and gas company leaders anticipate AI will significantly contribute to revenue within three years, while 75% believe AI investments will provide them with a competitive advantage in the same period. AI is being leveraged to enhance operational efficiency, optimize energy generation, manage distributed energy resources, and improve market integration. Beyond process improvements, AI is enabling business model disruptions and creating new revenue streams through data-driven services, digital operations platforms, and AI-powered trading tools. Autonomous agents, or "agentic AI," are also being piloted in upstream and midstream operations to proactively detect and resolve issues, thereby optimizing workflows and driving innovation.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:00 to 11:20

Presenter

Shannon Wilson

Sector Leader, Communications, Industrial & Distribution IBM Canada

Leveraging Satellite and Aircraft Data to Drive Methane Reductions and Market Expansion for Canada’s O&G Sector

As Canada looks to strengthen its position in the global energy sector, the oil and gas industry faces challenges ranging from emissions reduction to market access. This session will highlight how advanced emissions monitoring technologies using satellite and aircraft deliver facility-level emissions data that help operators identify emission sources, understand their root causes, and drive system improvements. Discover how these insights enable companies to design effective, data-driven emissions monitoring programs that lead to financial gains, operational efficiency, and stronger positioning in both domestic and international markets.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Ryan Mattson

Vice President Oil & Gas GHGSAT

Harnessing Digitalization and AI for Alberta’s Energy Future: Challenges, Opportunities, and Data Centre Synergies

Alberta’s energy sector is undergoing a critical transformation as it navigates global decarbonization pressures, market volatility, and increasing demands for operational efficiency. Digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) offer unprecedented opportunities to optimize production, enhance grid reliability, and support emissions reduction. Alberta faces distinct challenges: aging infrastructure, data governance concerns, workforce reskilling, and the carbon footprint of rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. The potential for AI-driven solutions – predictive maintenance, energy market forecasting, and emissions monitoring – is discussed. The evolving role of data centres is significant, as they function not only as energy consumers but also as potential partners in the power grid. By examining how excess renewable energy generation, waste heat recovery, and grid-balancing services can foster synergies, we can align the data economy with Alberta’s energy evolution objectives.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Ian Gates

Associate Vice President (Innovation) University of Calgary

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

Moderator

Jeanine Vany

Co-founder and Executive Vice President Eavor Technologies Inc.

Industry Expert

Emily Smejkal

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

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

Special Event: Rapid Fire Advocacy Segment

The Rapid Fire Advocacy Segment, hosted in the Oil & Gas Theatre during the Global Energy Show Canada, is a fast-paced session where bold ideas meet opportunity. In just one minute, energy advocates and mission-driven organizations pitch their campaigns to win funding and support. Whether championing Indigenous leadership, innovation, or community-driven change, each pitch is a catalyst to inspire action and investment in the future of Canadian energy.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 12:00 to 12:45

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 13:45

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

Driving Clean Innovation – ATCO EnPower and CPKC’s Hydrogen Train Initiative

This Influencer keynote spotlights the groundbreaking collaboration between ATCO EnPower and CPKC to pioneer hydrogen-powered rail in North America. The session will examine the development of hydrogen production and fueling infrastructure, and how this project advances low-carbon transportation while supporting broader energy transition goals.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:00 to 13:20

Presenter

Danielle Woroniuk

Operations Manager ATCO EnPower – Heartland Energy Centre

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 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Ishrat Oishee

President & CEO / Pipeline Integrity Project Engineering Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP) / TC Energy

Panelist

Blake Ronellenfitch

Vice President, Canada Gas Projects TC Energy

Maury Porter

Vice President, Canadian Operations and Operations Services Enbridge

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

Building for Resilience: Evolving Construction for a Sustainable Future

In this Influencer interview, Aaron Bishop will explore how the construction industry is adapting to meet the demands of a more sustainable and resilient future. The conversation will highlight how firms are evolving their practices to reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence—through innovative infrastructure design, forward-thinking contracting strategies, and a push towards a more commercially transparent model. With margins tighter than ever, Aaron will also discuss the importance of working closely with customers to develop winning solutions and gain a deep understanding of business models on both sides.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Moderator

Cesar Castillo

Process Safety Engineer Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Industry Expert

Aaron Bishop

CEO Thompson Construction Group

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

Cindy Crow

Oil & Gas Industry Principal AVEVA

Reflections on a Solvent Assisted SAGD Journey

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 14:15 to 14:45

Presenter

Trevor Holding

Reservoir Engineer Imperial

Jodi Anderson

Reservoir Development Engineer Imperial

Curtis Ewanchuk

Reservoir Engineer Imperial

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.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:15 to 14:45

Presenter

Nima Bohlooli Arkhazloo

Lead Application Engineer Ansys, Inc.

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

Founder & CEO Ayrton Energy

Makini Byron

Director, Clean Energy Strategy Linde

Jillian Johnson

Canadian Hydrogen Projects Lead Green Cat Hydrogen

Embedding Cultural and Gender Safety into Project Development: The Woodfibre LNG Experience | Sponsored by: Woodfibre LNG

As industrial projects expand into diverse communities, the need for inclusive, culturally aware, and gender-safe work environments has never been greater. This compelling session will highlight how Woodfibre LNG has integrated cultural and gender safety into project planning and execution.

The conversation will explore the foundation and evolution of Woodfibre LNG’s approach to cultural and gender safety, including the establishment of a resident-based Gender Safety Committee — a first of its kind — which plays a critical advisory role in shaping workplace policy and supporting a culture of respect and accountability on site.

The program’s measurable success will also be showcased, with over 2,500 workers trained to date by Squamish Nation trainers who share their lived experience. The initiative stands as a model for how industry can better foster safe and inclusive environments through community-led collaboration.

Tuesday 10 June 2025 14:45 to 15:30

Moderator

Katie Smith-Parent

Executive Director Young Women in Energy (YWE)

Industry Expert

Selena Basi

Vice President, Corporate Relations Woodfibre LNG Limited

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

Moderator

Mike Michonski

Upstream Digital Manager Imperial

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

Vice President, Business Development & Marketing 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 15:30 to 16:00

Presenter

Breanne O’Reilly

Chief Operating Officer International CCS Knowledge Centre

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

Corran Hockey

CFO Triple Point Resources

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

Integrated Feasibility Studies Accelerating Low-Carbon Energy Solutions

This Influencer keynote explores how integrated feasibility is accelerating progress toward a low-carbon energy future. No single technology will get us there—success depends on deploying diverse solutions at scale. As a global leader in energy technology, SLB combines innovation, industrialization, and deep expertise to drive meaningful impact. Site selection for carbon storage, geothermal, and geo-cooling is complex and multi-layered. SLB unites advanced digital tools with geoscience insights to assess everything from subsurface capacity to infrastructure, regulation, and project economics—delivering a consistent, risk-informed approach to screening and evaluation. By combining technical and economic analysis into a single integrated study, SLB equips developers, communities, and investors with fast, decision-ready insights—unlocking high-potential opportunities and accelerating action across the energy transition.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Lenny Fernando

New Energy Business Development Manager (Canada) SLB

Northern Advantage: Canada’s Carbon Advantage and the Svante-Mercer BECCS Collaboration

This Influencer keynote spotlights Canada’s growing advantage in the global carbon management race, from cutting-edge homegrown capture technologies to world-class geological storage in Alberta. The session will highlight Canada's unique strengths, including its skilled labour force and broad emissions portfolio, and feature a case study on the innovative BECCS project led by Svante and Mercer International.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Brett Henkel

Co-Founder & Senior Vice President of Business Development Svante

Operationalizing AI: Data-Driven Innovation in Oil Field Services

This Influencer interview explores how artificial intelligence is being applied to enhance field operations and decision-making in the oil field services sector. Learn how Capstone transformed thousands of well reports into actionable insights, enabling the development of new, data-driven service offerings. This session will examine the practical use of AI to drive efficiency and create value in complex energy environments.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Moderator

Roland Plett

Energy and Mining Account Manager Charter

Industry Expert

Richard Friesz

Vice President, Technology and Innovation Capstone Well Integrity

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 11:00 to 11:30

Presenter

Dariusz Piotrowski

Director, Analytics Solutions IBM

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.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Moderator

Will Sharpe

Consulting Manager, Canada Kent

Industry Expert

Dani Hansen

Vice President, Carbon Advisory BMO Capital Markets

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

Unlocking the Power of AI in Industrial Energy and Carbon Management: From Implementation to Impact

In this session, James Inglis will explore how AI-powered Industrial Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) can drive transformative outcomes when implemented effectively. He will highlight the significant benefits these systems bring, such as enhanced energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and optimized sustainability efforts. However, he will also address the key challenges of proper implementation, including data integration, system complexity, and stakeholder alignment. Additionally, James will discuss the crucial connection between carbon and energy management systems, explaining how they work together to help organizations meet sustainability goals. Finally, he will provide practical insights on where to begin your corporate journey toward energy and carbon management systems, focusing on actionable steps for companies at any stage.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:30 to 12:00

Presenter

James Inglis

Head of Product Operations & Sustainability Solutions
BlueMarvel AI

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

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

Moderator

Dr. Keyes Niemer

Senior Vice President, Global Nuclear Worley

Panelist

Lou Riccoboni

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

Lisa McBride

Vice President, Country Leader
GE Vernova Hitachi

Christopher Deir

Chief Nuclear Officer AIC Global Holdings Inc.

Access and Opportunity: Addressing Energy Poverty at Home and Abroad | Sponsored by: Energy for a Secure Future

Energy poverty is a global issue but also a Canadian one. Across many Indigenous and remote communities, families still face the daily reality of choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. At the same time, countries across Asia — from Vietnam to the Philippines — are struggling to secure cleaner, more affordable energy options as they seek to achieve greater prosperity for their people while managing geopolitical risk.

This Influencer panel brings both sides of the story together. The session will examine how energy poverty manifests in Canada’s north and Indigenous communities — and how Canada's abundant, responsibly produced natural gas can be part of the solution, both at home and abroad.

Together, the panel will explore how addressing energy poverty at home can enhance Canada’s role as a trusted, values-driven energy partner to countries in need.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Harshivam Bawa

Manager, Public Affairs Energy for a Secure Future

Panelists

Guy Lonechild

CEO First Nations Power Authority

Heather Exner-Pirot

Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Kevin Sullivan

Managing Director Greenwell Energy (Canada) Ltd.

From Pipelines to Platforms: Alberta’s Energy Sector Embraces Digital Technologies

Digitizing the oil and gas sector is crucial for strategic, operational, and environmental reasons: improving global competitiveness, increasing efficiency and cost reductions, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental impacts of operations. Technology advancements are happening across the energy sector, from introducing autonomous control room management software to using advanced machine learning and reinforcement learning algorithms to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas wells. Several recent Emissions Reduction Alberta investments underscore the province's commitment to digital transformation in the energy sector. In this Influencer panel, you’ll hear from multiple projects that reflect Alberta's dedication to find smarter, more cost-effective ways to operate.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 13:00 to 13:45

Moderator

Justin Riemer

CEO Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

Panelists

Adam Marsden

Chief Revenue Officer Crux OCM

Benjamin Kemp

CEO Ambyint

Brittany Courvoisier-Nicol

CEO and CO-founder CRWN.ai

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 13:45 to 14:15

Moderator

Hugh Evans

Vice-President, Programs Avatar Innovations

Panelist

Bradley Wamboldt

Principal Associate Hawk & Squirrel Innovation

Mike MacSween

CEO Exergy Solutions

Dania Moazzam

Vice President Banking RBCx

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

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 13:45 to 14:30

Moderator

Erin Billeri

Business Development Manager – Americas The Global CCS Institute

Panelist

Beth (Hardy) Valiaho

Principal / President Valiaho Consulting / RETI Data Center Inc.

Jonah Margulis

Head of Commercial North America SLB Capturi

Duncan Mundell

Head of Invent AltaML

Pushkar Rao

Vice President - Information & Digital Delivery Worley

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
• Mbrace
• Traverse Analytics
• RyuGen

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:15 to 15:15

Presenters

Maryam Omidvar

CEO and Co-Founder Ethox Energy

Josh Anhalt

CEO and Co-Founder MBrace

Amber Rushton

CEO and Founder Traverse Analytics

Tristan Walker

CEO and Co-Founder RyuGen

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 14:15 to 14:45

Presenters

Larissa Shasko

Analyst Calian

Emily Becker

Analyst Calian

Enhancing Green Hydrogen Production with Real-Time Digital Twins

Green hydrogen is vital for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and meeting net-zero targets, but high production costs and operational challenges hinder its scalability. Digital twins—virtual replicas of hydrogen plants—offer a solution by optimizing design and operations. In the design phase, they simulate scenarios to improve plant configuration and performance. During operations, they integrate real-time data for performance monitoring, planning, and dynamic optimization. A modular, physics-based digital twin can enhance efficiency, reduce energy use, and support sustainable, cost-effective hydrogen production at scale.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:30 to 15:00

Speaker

Simon Leyland

Industry Strategy Director, Energy Siemens

Alberta, The Solar Powerhouse of Canada

From game-changing solar incentives to new demand for solar-related technologies, this Influencer Interview will be an illuminating discussion on the latest trends shaping Alberta’s solar sector. The discussion will shed light on why Alberta is the solar powerhouse of Canada and highlight both the opportunities and challenges involved in integrating solar power onto Alberta's grid.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 14:45 to 15:15

Moderator

Amy Zell

Manager Brightspot

Industry Expert

Heather MacKenzie

Executive Director Solar Alberta

Bitcoin Meets Reclamation: Mining Solutions for Alberta’s Orphan Wells

This Influencer panel explores how Bitcoin mining is emerging as an unexpected ally in tackling Alberta’s orphan well crisis. Learn how energy-intensive mining operations can be paired with stranded assets to create economic value while supporting environmental cleanup—and how proposed regulatory changes could accelerate this innovative approach.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:00 to 15:30

Moderator

Koleya Karringten

Executive Director Canadian Blockchain Consortium

Panelists

Scot Johnson

Founder, CEO and Lead Designer Digital Shovel

Sean McDonough

President and CEO New West Data

Kris Kennear

Special Projects Manager Government of Alberta

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 15:15 to 16:00

Moderator

Blake Wickland

Executive Director Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance (MELA)

Panelists

Amanda Bryant

Senior Analyst, Oil & Gas Pembina Institute

Marc Godin

Chief Technology Officer Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)

Yori Jamin

Specialist, Air and Climate Strategy PETRONAS Canada

From Waste to Resource: Integrating Recovery Technologies at Natural Gas Processing Sites

Unlocking value from industrial waste streams—such as waste heat and CO2—can turn environmental liabilities into economic opportunities, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and driving innovation. This study explored the potential recovery and repurposing of waste streams from a natural gas processing facility in Northeast B.C., focusing on WHE and emissions. Using a phased approach, the project conducted waste stream inventories, evaluated recovery technologies through Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, including project economics, stakeholder considerations, First Nations collaboration and resource security to develop a conceptual design for offsite utilization to create value from waste.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 15:15 to 15:45

Presenter

Adam Leece

Manager, Decarbonization and ESG Integrated Sustainability

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 15:30 to 16:00

Moderator:

Mark Scholz

President & CEO Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC)

Industry Expert

Laura Arnold

Vice President, External Affairs, Regulatory and Market Policy TransAlta Corporation

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

Global Energy Show Canada Afterparty

Join us for the Industry Party at Cowboys Dance Hall in downtown Calgary on the evening of Day 2 of the Global Energy Show Canada. Open to all Influencer pass holders, this party offers a unique opportunity to unwind, network, and build connections in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Enjoy drinks, entertainment, and casual conversations with industry peers.

Please bring your photo ID and pass to enter the party.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 18:00 to 21:00

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 Uptime – ShorelineAI’s Impact on Energy Asset Performance

This Influencer keynote spotlights ShorelineAI’s cutting-edge approach to AI-driven asset management in the energy sector. The session will explore how ShorelineAI is leveraging artificial intelligence to reduce downtime, improve predictive maintenance, and extend the life of critical infrastructure. Real-world use cases will demonstrate how AI is transforming operational reliability and performance across energy systems.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 to 10:50

Presenter

Christopher Falk

Energy Market Lead for North America ShorelineAI

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 10:50 to 11:35

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

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.

Thursday 12 June 2025 10:50 to 11:20

Presenter

Ravil Ibatullin

Chief Technology Officer
URSA Cleantech Ltd.

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 & CEO / Pipeline Integrity Project Engineering Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP) / TC Energy

Panelists

Amanda Calleberg

Chairwoman Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Calgary Young Professionals

Patrick Adamski

Operations Chair / Pipeline Integrity Engineer Energy Pipeline Institute of Canada (EPIC) / TC Energy

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.

Thursday 12 June 2025 11:20 to 11:50

Presenter

Ling Bai

CEO VL 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 11:35 to 12:05

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

Optimizing the Net Energy Available to Society from Deep Geothermal Systems

This presentation showcases the developed framework for evaluating the Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROI) of Deep Geothermal Systems (DGS) developed by EAPOSYS Switzerland and the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. The study addresses the current lack of Net Energy Analysis (NEA) for DGS by utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and extending it to incorporate a key metric: EROI. This metric assesses whether sustainable energy systems can meet the demands of modern societies and economies while minimizing overall energy consumption. The objective is to highlight critical parameters influencing net energy efficiency and demonstrate the viability of DGS as a sustainable, long-term energy solution.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:00 to 13:30

Presenter

Stephanie Vetsch

Director, North America EAPOSYS

AI Meets Energy: Smarter Forecasting for Renewables

This Influencer interview 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

Moderator

Moussa Konate

Vice President, Canada AVEVA

Industry Expert

David Daines

Global Alliance Manager AWS

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.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:30 to 14:00

Presenter

Kai Lukowiak

Chief Technology Officer Industry Transformer

Alberta New Nuclear: Are We Ready?

As Alberta charts its course toward a low-emissions energy future, the conversation around nuclear power is gaining traction. This Influencer panel will explore the potential for new nuclear development in the province, with a spotlight on the proposed Peace River project. Panelists will unpack the business case driving interest in nuclear energy, address long-term electricity demand forecasts, and explore why nuclear is being considered over other generation sources. As part of the conversation, panelists will also touch on the essential role of a highly trained and qualified workforce—critical to safely and effectively delivering these complex infrastructure projects.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:30 to 14:00

Moderator

Carl Marcotte

Senior Vice-President, Marketing & Business Development Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis company

Panelists

Scott Henuset

President and CEO Energy Alberta

William McLeod‌

Business Manager – Alberta Millwrights Local 1460 Millwrights Regional Council - Canada

From the Ground Up: Rethinking Water and Energy through Decentralized Innovation

In water-limited regions like Calgary, the growth of industries such as hydrogen production, data centers, and high-density development creates pressure on already constrained water resources. This talk explores how decentralized, district-based water and energy systems can help ease that tension—supporting conservation, improving energy efficiency, and integrating new technologies. Using local examples like greywater reuse and co-located infrastructure, we’ll examine how these approaches reduce reliance on centralized systems while enabling sustainable growth and creating space for innovation and emerging talent.

Thursday 12 June 2025 13:45 to 14:15

Presenter

Pablo Pina

Academic Chair of Sustainability Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

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 14:00 to 14:30

Presenter

Adam Bene Watts

Scientist-in-Residence, Quantum Algorithms Quantum City

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 14:00 to 14:30

Industry Expert

Janice Tran

CEO & Co-Founder Kanin Energy

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

Moderator

Andrew Boutilier

Chief Business Officer Bouchier

Industry Expert

Leah Davies

Well Abandonment Lead Imperial

Digital Engineering Transformation: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why It Matters

Digital transformation is no small feat—it demands deep expertise across business systems, processes, and applications, often requiring years of effort and significant organizational change. Digital engineering transformation offers a more targeted path forward, focusing on how asset owners can better define, receive, and validate data—while laying a solid foundation for broader digital initiatives. Yet in a landscape crowded with standards and competing methodologies, determining the right classification and implementation strategy can be complex. In this session, DBM Vircon will explore what digital engineering transformation truly means, share insights from our own approach, and highlight the measurable benefits it can bring.

Thursday 12 June 2025 14:30 to 15:00

Presenter

Ciaran Doyle

Vice President, Digital Engineering – North America DBM Vircon

Super Capacitor Batteries (Tomorrow’s Performance of Today’s BESS)

Spar power technology is a 20-year-old consulting and design engineering firm, has been offering services in the are of power generation, transmission and distribution, automation and controls.

For the last five years company diversified in to the development of sustainable development products and developed energy storage system using Super Capacitor Batteries, they officers following benefits over the current available technologies.

• > 250,000 life cycles.
• Extended temperature range -40 to +65 deg. C
• Environmentally friendly (No toxic chemicals after the end of life)
• Does not heat during charging and discharging (no thermal runaway problem)
• Deliver high energy like batteries
• Deliver high power like capacitors

Thursday 12 June 2025 14:30 to 15:00

Presenter

Harnam Trehin

Marketing Manager Spar Power Technologies Inc.