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

Rebecca Pang, Regional Vice President Commercial Finance Services, RBC
Jacquie Griffiths, President, Invest Vancouver

10:10 am

Panel Discussion
Energy Planning Across Sectors and Municipal Borders
Moderator:
James Lota, City of Burnaby
Speakers:
Paul Henderson, Metro Vancouver
Hanne Kortegaard Støchkel, Danish Board of District Heating
Shiva Prakash, Corix Utilities
Kevin Wallace, BC Hydro

11:45 am

Lunch

12:15 pm

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

12:45 pm

Sponsor Remarks

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President, BCIT
Gary Lee, Manager of Process Engineering, Parkland Corporation

12:55 pm

Panel Discussion

Our Innovation Ecosystem: How Universities, Research Facilities, Accelerators and Industry Fuel Competitiveness and Growth
Moderator:
Kamaldeep Sing Sembi, Simon Fraser University
Speakers:
Elicia Maine, Simon Fraser University
Neil Branda, Simon Fraser University
Jamie King, FortisBC
Dan Blondal, Nano One Materials Corp

2:25 pm

Sponsor Remarks
Maureen Daschuk, Executive Vice-President, Integrated Planning, BC Hydro

2:35 pm

Panel Discussion

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

Moderator:
Trevor Boudreau, Simon Fraser University
Speakers:
Massood Moradkhan, pH7 Technologies
Omar Kasse, Salish Elements
Sharon Shewmake, Washington State Senate & Western Washington University
Todd Sayers, NorthX
George P.R. Benson, ZEIC

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.