2024 Resource Futures Forum
ACR presents the 2024 Resource Futures Forum. This event brings together key stakeholders, including the Government of Alberta, industry associations, industry executives, subject matter experts, post secondary students, and community members. The event will include keynote remarks from the Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, discussing policy and the role of industry collaboration in achieving Alberta’s environmental goals and Sandra Ellis, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing at CN discussing transportation and logistics challenges and innovation. The forum will also feature a series of industry perspectives on sustainability, renewable energy development, and industry associations.
ACR’s 2024 Resource Futures Forum
Date: September 12, 2024
Location: SAIT, Macdonald Hall (Heritage Hall A), 1st Floor, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB
Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Cost: $110 – ACR Members, $135 – Future Members
The ACR’s Resource Futures Forum is focused on fostering relationships among key stakeholders to promote resource sustainability in Alberta. Attendees will include representatives from the Government of Alberta, industry associations, executives, subject matter experts, and students.
Objectives
Knowledge Sharing: Equip participants with the latest insights and strategies in sustainability.
Relationship Building: Foster new connections among stakeholders committed to sustainability.
Inspiration: Encourage a renewed sense of commitment to sustainability initiatives.
Keynote Speakers
Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas
Topic: Policy and the Role of Industry Collaboration in Achieving Alberta’s Environmental Goals
Minister Schulz will provide insights into current policies and the critical importance of industry collaboration in reaching Alberta's sustainability targets.
Sandra Ellis, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, CN
Topic: Industry perspective on the future of transportation and logistics in Alberta’s resource sector
Mrs. Ellis will provide updates and insights on the current trends in transportation and CN’s perspective on what the future might look like for this sector.
Industry Perspectives
The forum will feature a series of discussions from various industry perspectives. These sessions will include:
Renewable Energy
Innovations and collaborations in renewable energy
Case studies of successful renewable projects
Transportation
Sustainable transportation initiatives
The role of technology in reducing emissions
Industry Associations
Collaborative efforts of industry associations in promoting sustainability
Best practices and lessons learned from association-led initiatives
Networking Opportunities
This event will provide ample networking opportunities before and after the guest speakers. These sessions are designed to facilitate connections among attendees, fostering relationships that can drive sustainability efforts forward.
Networking Sessions:
Morning Session: 12:30PM to 1:00PM
Afternoon Session: 3:00PM to 3:30PM
We look forward to seeing you at the ACR’s Resource Futures Forum. Together, we can build stronger relationships for a sustainable future in Alberta.
