Powering our Climate & Energy Economy

11:00 – 11:30 am
Registration & Networking
Start the day by connecting with industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts.

11:30 am – 11:50 am
Welcome Remarks
Gain insight into the day’s focus with opening remarks and hear from the presenting sponsor on their vision for a sustainable energy future.

• Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
• Guy Cormier, CEO, Desjardins

11:50 am - 12:00pm
Partner Remarks

• Jill Hudkins, Chief Executive, Water & Environment Advisory, AECOM

12:00 – 12:25 pm
Keynote Address & Fireside Chat

• The Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy & Electrification, Government of Ontario 

12:25 – 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Share ideas and build valuable connections over a collaborative lunch.

1:00 – 1:15 pm
Lightning Talk

• Jana Mosley, President & CEO, Toronto Hydro
  

1:15 – 1:50 pm
Panel: Empowering Transmission & Distribution
Learn about the critical infrastructure needed to support energy transition, including regulatory challenges, partnerships, and investment strategies.

• Ramy Azar, VP & Chief Technology Officer, Power & Renewables, Canada, AtkinsRéalis
• Brian Johnson, SVP and General Manager, Enbridge Gas Ontario
• Penny Favel, VP, Indigenous Relations, Sustainability, Hydro One

Moderator:

• Adam Radwanski, Climate Policy Columnist and Features Writer

1:50 – 2:10 pm
Lightning Talk: Indigenous Clean Economy Partnerships
In this brief but powerful session you will learn how Indigenous businesses are driving clean energy innovations and forging impactful partnerships to accelerate the transition.

• Tabatha Bull, President & CEO – Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

2:10 – 3:00 pm
A Blueprint for Nuclear Refurbishment
Ontario’s nuclear refurbishments offer key lessons for major energy projects in effective procurement, streamlined permitting, and workforce coordination. Drawing on Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation’s experience with large-scale capital projects, this discussion will explore how collaborative workforce planning and strategic supplier relationships can bolster project performance and investor confidence in new build projects.

Introductory Remarks:

• George Christidis, Interim CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)

Panelists:

• Subo Sinnathamby, Chief Projects Officer, OPG
• Jeff Parnell, President, Power Workers’ Union
• Dan Playfair, Vice President of Major Component Replacement Future Units, Bruce Power

Moderator:

• Jennifer Wong, National Power Generation Lead, Accenture

3:00 – 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
Choose a focused discussion tailored to your interests:

Hydrogen: Promise or Pipe Dream?
Examine the feasibility of hydrogen as a clean energy solution for industry and transportation.

• Tracey Teed Martin, VP of Engineering & Integrity, Enbridge
• Artiom Loginov, Canada Business Development and Sales Manager, Accelera
• Mark Seldenthuis, Director, New Energies, AECOM

Moderator:

• Kelly Grieves, VP, Energy Markets, Growth, Atura Power

AI Solutions for Grid Management:
Explore how we can leverage AI to help smooth peak demand stresses on grids, enhance energy storage solutions, and support sustainable infrastructure growth.

• Carolyn Calwell, Chief Corporate Services Officer & General Counsel, OEB
• Deval Pandya, VP of AI Engineering, Vector Institute
• Dr. Maciej Hryniewicki, Canada Data & AI Lead for Utilities, Accenture

Moderator:

• Sagar Kancharla, Director, Energy Transition Advisory & Investments, WSP

3:30 – 4:00 pm
Networking Break
Take time to recharge and deepen your connections with peers.

4:00 – 4:30 pm
Fireside Chat: Public Views on Energy Policy
Gain insights into Canadians’ views on climate and energy issues and learn how public sentiment shapes policy and business opportunities.

• Jennifer McLeod Macey, SVP, Public Affairs & Communications, Leger
• Myha Truong-Regan, Head of Climate Research, RBC Climate Action Institute 

Moderator:

• Tracey Bodnarchuk, CEO, Canada Powered by Women

4:30 – 4:50 pm
Fireside Chat with the Canada Infrastructure Bank: Energizing Investments

• Sashen Guneratna, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank

Moderator:

• Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

4:50 – 4:55 pm
Closing Remarks
Wrap up the day with key takeaways and reflections on the discussions.

4:55 – 5:30 pm
Cocktail Reception
End the day with informal networking and continued conversations with attendees and speakers.

5:30 pm
Adjourn
Leave with actionable insights, new connections, and strategies to implement in your work.