Meet the Speakers
Meet the experts leading the conversation at the 2026 Clean Energy Summit. This year, we welcome a distinguished group of world-class leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are at the forefront of the clean energy transition. Hear from the leaders turning climate goals into action, including the founders, innovators, and policy-makers shaping a sustainable future for Burnaby and beyond.
Clean Energy Summit MC
DAY 1 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT
OPENING REMARKS
David Wells
Vice President Academic and Applied Research, Vancouver Community College
Sponsor Remarks
Sam George
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Welcome Ceremony
POCKETS OF THE FUTURE
BURNABY: LEADING THE WAY IN CLEAN ENERGY FOR A STRONG COMPETITIVE MARKET
FUNDING FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS IN BC
PATHWAY TO COMMERCIALIZATION
COLLABORATING ACROSS SECTORS
Dr. Kristina Lygnerud
Moderator
Eva-Maria Pusch
Speaker
Jennifer Anderson
Speaker
Karin Goettlich
Speaker
EQUIPPING THE WORKFORCE FOR A LOW-CARBON ECONOMY
Dr. Elaina Guilmette
Speaker
David Wells
Speaker
Jennifer Figner
Speaker
Melina Scholefield
Moderator
MOVING TARGETS: REVOLUTIONARY VEHICLE-GRID INTEGRATION
Day 2: Implementation and Policy
OPENING REMARKS
Honourable Adrian Dix
Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions
Opening Remarks
Elicia Maine
Associate VP, Knowledge Mobilization & Innovation, Simon Fraser UniversityÂ
Opening Remarks
FLIPPING THE SWITCH: FROM REGULATION TO CLEAN ENERGY ACTIVATION
POLICY AND ADOPTION: GETTING PROJECTS OFF THE GROUND
Amandeep Garcha
Panelist
Councillor Alison Gu
Moderator
Deborah Harford
Panelist
Luke Gillies
Panelist
THE PROGRESS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DISTRICT ENERGY LOCALLY AND ABROAD
THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF BUILDINGS GOING GREEN
Please note that event details are subject to change. For more information, email ces@bbot.ca
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