Agenda 2025

Join us for a full day of practical insights, inspiring speakers, and real conversations about the future of clean energy.

8:45 am

Registration & Networking Reception

9:30 am

Opening Remarks
Angie Whitfield, President and CEO, Burnaby Board of Trade
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, City of Burnaby
Dugan O'Neil, Vice President, Research and Innovation, Simon Fraser University
Chris Peters, Executive Director, Tourism Burnaby

10:00 am

Sponsor Remarks

RBC
Jacquie Griffiths, President, Invest Vancouver

10:10 am

Panel Discussion
Energy Planning Across Sectors and Municipal Borders

11:45 am

Lunch

12:15 pm

Presentation
Doug Slater, Vice President of Indigenous Relations and Regulatory Affairs, FortisBC

12:55 pm

Panel Discussion

Our Innovation Ecosystem: How Universities, Research Facilities, Accelerators and Industry Fuel Competitiveness and Growth

2:25 pm

Sponsor Remarks
BC Hydro

2:35 pm

Panel Discussion

Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence: How Policrisis Shapes BC’s Clean Energy Future

4:00 pm

Closing Remarks

Our summit brings together experienced leaders and innovative thinkers across the clean energy sector. We aim to present a range of ideas, insights, and lived expertise from diverse voices. As we finalize details with our collaborators and speakers, please note that sessions and participants may be adjusted as the event takes shape.