Session 1: Innovation in feedstocks for low carbon fuels

For low carbon fuels to scale to the level needed to meet climate targets, many different processes and feedstocks will be required including agricultural and forestry residues, captured CO2, clean electricity and hydrogen.

Speakers: Patrick Bergerman, Federated Co‑operatives Limited, Lillian Zaremba, Metro-Vancouver, Anton Alvarez-Majmutov, CanmetENERGY Devon, Martin Tyrawskyj , National Research Council

Session 2: Improved Monitoring and Detection

Drone technologies, robots, and sensors can be used to improve monitoring, detection and ultimately reduce the impacts of methane and air contaminants. These tools can also help reduce wildlife incidents.

Speakers: Monica Sippola, Sensirion, Reza Tavakoli, Avestec, Taryn Humphreys, Qube Technologies

Panel Discussion

An expert panel discussion around the gaps and opportunities in innovation funding outlining solutions to improve industry performance.

Speakers: Iftikhar Huq, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Scott Volks, CRIN/PTAC, Michelle Belisle, Imperial Oil, Patrick Bergerman, Federated Co-operatives Limited

Moderator: Joe Harriman, CFA

Session 4: AI Interactive

Speakers: Danielle Gifford, PwC, Melanie Popp, PwC, Keri Lee, BlueMarvel AI, Kirsten Hansen, Ultimarii

Session 5: Reducing emissions along the lifecycle supply chain

Projects that reduce GHG emissions along the lifecycle of fuel production are critical to enabling compliance and have ancillary benefits. This includes incorporating lower CI hydrogen and carbon capture.

Speakers: Akshay Thaker, Mantel Capture, Chetan Deep Singh, Ekona, Natasha Kostenuk, Ayrton Energy

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