The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
Global competition for energy leadership is accelerating, and Ontario is positioned to take the lead. With billions in investment and new markets emerging, the province has a chance to capture growth, strengthen its economy, and expand its global influence. The risk of waiting is clear — stalled investment, lost contracts, and competitors moving faster to secure advantage.
For business leaders, the stakes are immediate. Energy strategy now shapes how companies access capital, manage risk, attract talent, and compete across global markets. Success will belong to those who anticipate change early, adapt with confidence, and position their organizations to lead.
This event brings together the architects of Ontario’s energy future — policy leaders, industry innovators, supply chain builders, and global investors — for a rare look at the strategies defining the next era of Ontario’s economic leadership.
You’ll gain exclusive insight into:
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How Ontario is advancing next-generation nuclear refurbishments and large-scale energy system build out and modernizing its grid to strengthen reliability and unlock export growth.
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Where first movers can capture market share in the expanding global demand for SMRs, isotopes, and energy technologies, components and services.
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How major energy trade infrastructure including pipelines, permitting, and clean fuel developments will drive new investment and expand access to international markets.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain foresight, access, and advantage in a sector that will define Ontario’s — and your — economic future.
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 am: Registration, and Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Introductory Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
9:10 – 9:20 am: Keynote Address Intro
- Pat Dalzell, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development, Bruce Power
9:20 – 9:40 am: Keynote Address
- The Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, Government of Ontario
Minister Lecce will take the stage to share the latest momentum behind the Ontario government’s ambitious plan to make Ontario an energy superpower – spotlighting new initiatives, progress to date, and the road ahead.
9:40 – 9:45 am: Introduction to Panel
- Tracey Bodnarchuk, CEO & Founder, Canada Powered by Women
9:45 – 10:30 am: Panel 1: Expanding Exports: A Blueprint for Economic and Energy Security
This panel will explore the critical success factors for increased investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure to support a possible National Energy Corridor and scaling up Ontario’s current status as a net exporter of clean energy into neighbouring American states.
Panelists:
- Ramy Azar, VP of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, Power & Renewables, AtkinsRéalis
- Lorraine Gray, Vice President, System Operations & Station Services, Hydro One
- Charles Gagnon, AVP, Business Development Water, AECOM
- Evan Yager, Executive Director, Northeast Transmission, NextEra Energy Resources
- Moderator: Tracey Bodnarchuk, CEO & Founder, Canada Powered by Women
10:30 - 10:50 am: Networking Break
10:50 – 11:40 am: Panel: Connecting Ontario to Global Energy Markets: Pipelines, Innovation, and the Future of Canadian Oil & Gas
This conversation will examine what it takes to advance strategic energy infrastructure, focusing on pipelines and oil and gas systems that connect Canadian resources to global markets. With the Canada–Alberta MOU, new collaboration on the Pathways CCUS project, and expanded West Coast pipeline capacity opening access to Asian markets, this is a key moment to consider how Ontario can contribute to and benefit from national momentum.
The discussion will highlight the innovations transforming Canadian oil development, from carbon capture to digital optimization, and how these advancements can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and energy future.
Panelists:
- Devin Iversen, Head of External Affairs Canada, Enbridge
- Angel Chacon, Eastern Canada Operations Manager, Fuel Operations Imperial
- Moderator: Roselle Martino, EVP, Policy and Strategic Affairs, Toronto Region Board of Trade
11:40 – 11:50 am: Lightning Talk: Building a Resilient, Cost-Effective, Low-Carbon Urban Energy System for the Toronto Region
- Katherine Sparkes, VP Grid Solutions, Enwave
11:50 – 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch
1:00 – 1:25 pm: Fireside Chat
- Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO, Xanadu Quantum Technologies
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
1:25 - 1:35 pm: Lightning Talk
- Jennifer Alsop, CEO, EDGE at Ontario Tech University
1:35 – 2:25 pm: Panel 3: From Ontario to the World: Capturing Market Share in the Global Marketplace for Nuclear Energy Technology: With the recent announcement of Canada's first grid-scale SMR at Darlington, and exploration underway for the deployment of additional net new nuclear capacity domestically and around the world, this panel will explore the potential to drive job creation, economic growth and export opportunities allowing Ontario to leverage its highly-skilled nuclear industry and work force to be a potential supplier of products, services and expertise in the global SMR market.
Panelists:
- Alex Bettencourt, Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting Lead for Utilities, Accenture
- Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Growth, Ontario Power Generation
- Lisa McBride, Vice President, Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi
- Todd Smith, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis company
- Bill Walker, Vice President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, BWXT Nuclear Power Group
- Moderator: Ivette Vera-Perez, President and CEO, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
2:25 – 2:30 pm: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
2:30 - 3:30 pm: Networking Reception
Speakers
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The Hon. Stephen Lecce
Minister of Energy and Mines, Government of Ontario
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Ramy Azar
Vice President, Engineering & Chief Technology Officer, Power & Renewables, AtkinsRéalis
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Alex Bettencourt
Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting Lead for Utilities, Accenture
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Tracey Bodnarchuk
CEO & Founder, Canada Powered by Women
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Angel Chacon
Eastern Canada Operations Manager, Canada Fuels Operations, Imperial Oil Limited
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Pat Dalzell
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development, Bruce Power
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Charles Gagnon
Associate Vice President Business Development, Aecom
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Lorraine Gray
Vice President of System Operations & Station Services, Hydro One
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Devin Iversen
Head of External Affairs Canada, Enbridge
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Kim Lauritsen
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Growth, Ontario Power Generation
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Lisa McBride
Vice President and Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi
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Todd Smith
Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis company
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Katherine Sparkes
Vice President Grid Solutions, Enwave
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Ivette Vera-Perez
President and CEO, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
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Bill Walker
Vice President, Government and Stakeholder Relations, BWXT
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Christian Weedbrook
CEO of Xanadu
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Evan Yager
Executive Director, Northeast Region Transmission at NextEra Energy Resources
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Jennifer Alsop
Chief Executive Officer, EDGE at Ontario Tech University
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $349
- Table of 10: $3,140
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $499
- Table of 10: $4,990