2024 Resource Futures Forum
ACR and Dentons have come together to co-host 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 morning will include panel discussions on regulator challenges and opportunities, the future of energy decarbonization and a cross boarder energy outlook. Lunch is provided for all attendees.
The afternoon will include remarks from Sandra Ellis, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing at CN discussing transportation and logistics challenges and innovation, and 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.
2024 Resource Futures Forum
Date: September 12, 2024
Location: SAIT, Macdonald Hall (Heritage Hall A), 1st Floor, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB
Time: 9:30AM to 4:00PM
Cost: $110 – ACR Members, $135 – Future Members
The 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
Paul Lalonde, Partner, Toronto, Dentons;
Sandy Walker, Partner, Toronto, Dentons;
Mira Gauvin, Partner, Montréal, Dentons
Topic: Regulatory Update
Panelists will discuss emerging international trade/supply chain, competition, foreign investment and environmental law developments that every resource company needs to know about.
William Davis II, Partner, Houston, Dentons;
Jack Schroder, Partner, Dentons;
George Antonopoulos, Partner, Calgary, Dentons
Topic: Energy Cross Border Outlook
As the oil and gas industry responds to the increasing demands of regulatory and climate policies in both Canada and the U.S., this panel will explore the latest trends in cross-border transactions.
Byron Reynolds, Partner, Calgary, Dentons;
Cory Bergh, Founder & CEO, Crbon Labs;
Hazel Saffery, Partner, Calgary, Dentons
Topic: The Role Carbon Offsets and Low Carbon Fuel Markets will play in Decarbonization
The role of carbon offsets to encourage energy transition and decarbonization as well as the quick adoption of both BC-LCFS and CFR is transforming the financial structure of both new and existing energy projects and permanently altering the development landscape. We will discuss the practical (and impractical) implications of these developments and what it means for decarbonization projects going forward.
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.
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.
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 Networking Session: 9:30PAM to 10:00AM
Lunch: 12:00PM to 1:15PM
Afternoon Networking Session: 2:45PM to 4:00PM
We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Resource Futures Forum. Together, we can build stronger relationships for a sustainable future in Alberta.
