Energy and Natural Resources Forum Presented by Bennett Jones
Individuals: $269 + GST
Table of 8: $2,400 + GST
Non-Members:
Individuals: $369 + GST
Table of 8: $3,400 + GST
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
B.C. is rich in high-quality natural resources that form the backbone of our economy, providing opportunities for investment, jobs, and technological innovation both here at home and globally. As an international leader in energy, climate solutions, and natural resource development, we are uniquely positioned as a reliable and conscientious global partner and supplier. Despite significant economic pressures and trade instability, the energy and natural resource sector is growing the economy, sparking innovation, and using technological advancements to unlock sustainability.
Join us to explore how this sector is responding to a shifting economic environment and developing future-oriented projects to drive prosperity for all.
Presentation:
Dane Gregoris
Managing Director & Head of Oil and Gas Research, Enverus
PANEL 1
The Natural Resource Sector as a Growth Lever
B.C.’s natural resource sector is foundational to our economic growth and competitiveness. This panel will seek to discuss the challenges facing the natural resource sector, such as trade uncertainties, international competition, and geopolitical tensions, and how despite these challenges, the sector is leading the way to generate economic stability and job creation within the province.
Selena Basi
Vice President, Corporate Relations, Woodfibre LNG Limited
Mike Carrucan
CEO, Elk Valley Resources
Mark Urwin
Executive Director, Energy Economics and Royalties, Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, Government of British Columbia
Moderator
Malcolm Macpherson
Partner, Macpherson Law LLP
Additional panellists to be announced
PANEL 2
Energy Infrastructure for the Future
Energy is the foundation for building a competitive and resilient economy in British Columbia, powering homes and businesses and supporting jobs. From electricity and hydrogen to LNG and oil and gas, Canada and British Columbia can supply the full spectrum of energy products and clean technologies. This panel will discuss the permitting, partnerships, and investment needed to build energy infrastructure that supports our economy, affordability and sustainability.
Michael Davies
President & Chief Operating Officer, Trans Mountain
Melissa Holland
Senior Vice President, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro
Rehan Wasti
Executive Vice President, Energy, Resources and Industry, WSP Canada
Shannon Young
General Counsel & Vice President External Affairs, PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd.
Moderator
David W. Little
Partner, Bennett Jones
PANEL 3
As British Columbia looks to scale our clean energy supply, this panel will explore how we can modernize our provincial grid to meet the growing demand in the future, including the permitting reforms, partnerships, and investment needed
Richard Henzie
Senior Director Digital Energy, Schneider Electric Canada
Additional panellists to be announced
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