Opening Plenary: Word to the Wise: Insights from Canada’s Clean Energy Leaders

Monday, October 21, 2024

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM MT

Location: Hall B (Big Four), Big Four Roadhouse

Plenary Moderator(s)

Emma Graney (she/her/hers)

Journalist, Energy
The Globe and Mail
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Plenary Speaker(s)

Matthew Akman (he/him/his)

Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and President, Power
Enbridge
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ben Greenhouse (he/him/his)

Chief Executive Officer
Potentia Renewables
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tristan Grimbert (he/him/his)

President and CEO
EDF Renewables North America
San Diego, California, United States

As the old adage goes, "If it were easy, everyone would do it!" Renewable energy and energy storage markets across Canada are poised for growth, but the complexities of financing and project development are not for the faint of heart. In this plenary session, hear directly from the clean-energy industry’s leading international and Canadian asset owners and developers to learn just how they navigate market opportunities and risks across Canada. They will share their insights on how global and US market dynamics impact Canada’s energy market, suggesting crucial strategies for propelling Canada's renewable energy objectives.