Side Events

University of Calgary Energy Open House

Sunday, September 17, 2023
Time: 9:30 am to noon (option tours from 1-2 p.m.)
Location: Energy Environment and Experiential Learning (EEEL) Building, University of Calgary, 750 Campus Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4H9

Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President Research (International) invites you to an Energy Open House to learn more about the innovative research, initiatives, and the new Energy for the Common Good Energy Research Strategy 2023 at the University of Calgary.

Aligned with the 24th World Petroleum Congress’ theme of Energy Transition: The Path to Net Zero, the event will be an opportunity to receive updates from the UCalgary executive leadership team and energy researchers, and discuss existing or potential collaborations in a brunch networking session that follows. Guests have the opportunity to inform programming by indicating their priority topics and interest in lab tours here.

UCalgary is hosting additional events aligned with the World Petroleum Congress. Please see our website for more information or visit us at the WP Expo at our Booth (#3329).

Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience as spaces are limited and we would love to ensure your spot at this special event. Additional details on the event will be sent via email by September 1, 2023.

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Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Monday, September 18
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us at CRIN’s World Petroleum Congress booth to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.

Meet and network with the innovators working on land and wellsite remediation solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Click on the Innovation Solution titles to learn more about them.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: EcoSeis: Environmental Footprint Reduction for Subsurface Exploration
Programs Presented by: Andrea Crook, OptiSeis Solutions Ltd.

Innovative Solution: Testing Alternative Barrier Materials for Well Decommissioning and Remediation
Presented by: Jonathan Heseltine, InnoTech Alberta

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Monday, September 18
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us at CRIN’s World Petroleum Congress booth to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.

Meet and network with the innovators working on land and wellsite remediation solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Click on the Innovation Solution titles to learn more about them.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Accelerated Advancement of a Dimethyl Ether (DME) Assisted In Situ Bitumen Recovery Process
Presented by: Haibo Huang, InnoTech Alberta

Innovative Solution: Improving Natural Gas Field Compressor Efficiency
Presented by: Victor Juchymenko, Great Northern Power Corporation

Innovative Solution: Hot Waterflooding with Produced Water and Flue Gases
Presented by: Gene Wasylchuk, General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI)

Innovative Solution: Unlocking underground resources and storage via ArmorFoamTM Technology
Presented by: Steven Bryant, Cnergreen

Innovative Solution: Mannville Syngas Extraction Project with Integrated Carbon Sequestration
Presented by: Katrina Stewart, Cvictus Inc.

Meet the Experts: Tax Incentives and Project Development

Monday, September 18
Time: 2:15pm – 2:45pm MT
Location: WPC B2B Lounge @ BMO Centre

Unlock an opportunity to have your most pressing questions addressed by the internationally-recognized energy team at Bennett Jones. In this 30-minute session, explore the intricate relationship between Canada's tax regulations and the dynamic energy sector, engaging directly with our advisors. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of newly-announced tax credit programs, discuss Canadian tax incentives for clean energy initiatives, and explore how these shape energy project development. Tailor-made for senior professionals, don't miss this chance to better understand Canada's tax-energy paradigm and enjoy a forum where complex questions find their answers.

Speakers:

Women in Climate Innovation Networking Breakfast

Tuesday, September 19

Are you a woman leader and/or innovator in the sustainability field [includes energy, tech, agtech, cleantech] interested in expanding your network and advancing the discussion on climate innovation? Join us for a Women in Climate Innovation networking breakfast in Calgary on Tuesday, September 19th! Hosted by Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, this third-in-a-series event aims to bring together a group of 200 dynamic women from around the world committed to advancing energy transition, emissions reduction, climate innovation, and ESG portfolios, whether it be through the development of innovative technologies or policies, deployment of infrastructure, investment attraction, financing, or investing in educating new talent.

We are thrilled to have a panel of leading venture capital and private equity investors from Canada, the US and Japan focused on climate solutions that will outline their investment thesis and share insights on the path forward. In the spirit of bolstering networks, when confirming attendance, participants agree to have their photo, bio and contact information included in a directory that will be available to all participants after the event. We anticipate that the connections made will ignite further discussion and future collaboration. Climate Innovation Panel:

Nicole LeBlanc, Partner, Woven Capital (Toyota), Tokyo
Keila Diamond, Managing Director & Head of ESG, Quantum Capital Group, Houston
Carolina Gallo, VP, GE Canada, Toronto
Yuan Shi, Principal, The51 Food and AgTech Fund and Adjunct Professor at UBC, Vancouver

For details and to RSVP, please contact TCSevents.evenementsduSDC@international.gc.ca.

Africa Energy Business Breakfast (Invitation Only)

Tuesday, September 19
Time: 07:00am – 09:00am
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Downtown

The Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization on behalf of the Delegation of African Ministers at the 24th World Petroleum Congress heartily welcome Ministerial Delegations, Chief Executives, C-Level Executives, Global Energy Professionals to a brisk Business Breakfast Reception and High Level engagement. The African Petroleum Producers Organization is the 18-member country intergovernmental organization established to “promote cooperation among Member Countries and other global institutions in various sectors of the hydrocarbon industry: commercial, scientific, technical, technological, legal, fiscal as well as in the field of human resources as well as the development of regional markets and coordinated energy integration strategies in the continent”.

Meet Ministerial Delegations and C-Level Executives from Algeria, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Sudan at the Africa Energy Business Breakfast. A formidable and strategic, speed networking space.

Attendee Inquiries:

Traore Bakary: btraore@apposecretariat.org
Dany Padire: ddpadire@apposecretariat.org
AM Amana: aefinitiatives@africaenergyfutures.org

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Tuesday, September 19
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.
Meet and network with the innovators working on methane monitoring, quantification and abatement solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Simple Methane Elimination Using Nitrogen
Presented by: Jacqueline Peterson, Kathairos Solutions Inc.

Innovative Solution: 1 KWe Gas Wellhead Remote Power Unit
Presented by: Maarten Elferink, Etalim Inc.

Innovative Solution: CVW Horizon Tailings Distillation Units - Oil Sands Fugitive Methane Emissions Abatement
Presented by: Kevin Moran, CVW Clean Tech Inc.

Innovative Solution: Tank Methane Emissions Mitigation with Calscan Hydrocyclone
Presented by: Henri Tessier, Calscan Solutions

Innovative Solution: The KVA: A Non-emitting Alternative to Methane Venting Pneumatic Actuators
Presented by: Dean Pick, Kinitics Automation

Innovative Solution: From Estimation to Measurement, become an Emissions Leader with Effective Data Management and Modelling
Presented by: Liz O’Connell, Arolytics

Innovative Solution: Net Zero Natural Gas Production using Modular Membrane Carbon Capture
Presented by: Robert Clarke, Ionada

Africa Energy Futures Forum

Tuesday, September 19
Time: 10:00am MT
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Downtown

Africa is the next frontier. The epicentre of the new global energy economy. One continent. 54 Countries. 125 Billion Barrels of reserves. 550 trillion cubic feet of gas. Over 25 oil and gas producing countries.Expand your business footprints in Africa. Great market for EnergyTech Solutions. Competitive emerging energy markets. Conducive enabling business environments. Make the most of your time at the 24th World Petroleum Congress, take advantage of the Africa Energy Futures Forum to gain deeper knowledge on the energy landscape in Africa and the inherent, attractive opportunities for new win-win strategic partnerships and foreign direct investments. Zero in on Africa for new markets to plug in your climate tech and energy tech solutions.

Meet Policy and Decision Makers, Regulators, National Oil Companies, Independent Petroleum Producers, Service Companies, C-Level Executives from Algeria, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Sudan at the Africa Energy Futures Forum.

The African Petroleum Producers Organization is the 18-member country intergovernmental organization established to “promote cooperation among Member Countries and other global institutions in various sectors of the hydrocarbon industry: commercial, scientific, technical, technological, legal, fiscal as well as in the field of human resources as well as the development of regional markets and coordinated energy integration strategies in the continent”. The Forum is organized under the auspices of the African Petroleum Producers Organizations, African Refiners and Distributors Association, Calgary Black Chambers , NIDOA Calgary.

Attendee Inquiries:

Traore Bakary: btraore@apposecretariat.org
Dany Padire: ddpadire@apposecretariat.org
AM Amana: aefinitiatives@africaenergyfutures.org

Meet the Experts: Navigating Regulatory Frameworks and Policy Considerations

Tuesday, September 19
Time: 10:45am – 11:15am MT
Location: WPC B2B Lounge @ BMO Centre

Join fellow senior professionals for an engaging 30-minute session with Bennett Jones' internationally-recognized energy team. Delve into Canada's energy regulatory landscape, and gain a better understanding of the influence of policy drivers like decarbonization, global demand and robust infrastructure. A 15-minute panel discussion sets the stage, followed by direct engagement and dialogue with our advisors. Tailored for those deeply vested in Canadian energy ventures, this session empowers you to ask questions, think critically and act decisively in an ever-shifting landscape. Mark your calendars and meet the industry leaders who can change how you see, and do, energy business in Canada.

Speakers:

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Tuesday, September 19
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.
Meet and network with the innovators working on methane monitoring, quantification and abatement solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Emissions Management Toolkit: Effective and Affordable Emissions Management Software Solutions
Presented by: Jessica Schumlich, Highwood Emissions Management

Innovative Solution: PrePad: Estimates and Explains Every Dollar and Every Minute of Every Pad
Presented by: Sean Hervo, First Steps Analytics

Innovative Solution: Carbon Intelligence Platform: Providing Transparency to Canadian Carbon Markets
Presented by: Albert Ho, Carbon Assessors

Innovative Solution: Ultra-low Power, High Autonomy CROSSFIRE Solar Chemical Injection Pump and Instrument Air Compressor
Presented by: Steve Froehler, LCO Technologies

Innovative Solution: Turnkey Solutions to all Types of Downhole Instrumentation; Specializing in Pressure, Temperature, Acoustics, Strain, and Intelligent Flow-Control
Presented by: Mike Melnychuk, Precise Downhole Solutions

Innovative Solution: Adjust and Optimize your Completion Program with Real-Time Data
Presented by: Nathan Lemaire, Clearview Downhole Technologies

Wood Mackenzie's Global CCUS Briefing & Cocktail Hour

Tuesday, September 19 2023
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club (319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)

Join us Tuesday, September 19, for an evening of networking, cocktails, and insights on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).

During the event, Wood Mackenzie's Peter Findlay, Director of CCUS Economics, and A nnick Adjei, Senior Research Analyst, will host an interactive session, discussing economic uncertainties, exploring market growth potentials, and dissecting the intricate factors that influence project viability of CCUS. This event features enriching discussions and invaluable networking opportunities for all who attend.

We are also pleased to have Kendall Dilling, President of Pathways Alliance, join the stage for a fireside chat with Peter.

As President, Kendall is responsible for the overall coordination of technology, project development and external relations on behalf of the Alliance members. Prior to his role at Pathways Alliance, Kendall was Cenovus Energy’s Vice-President, Environment & Regulatory, where he was responsible for environmental strategy, managing the regulatory process for major approvals and leading environmental policy advocacy efforts with various levels of government.

Agenda:

4:30 pm: Check-in, Cocktails & Networking
5:30 pm: Presentation and Q&A
6:30 pm: Event concludes

Topics of Discussion:

What’s the outlook and upside opportunity for CCUS market growth?
Why do most projects struggle to be ‘investible’?
How might the evolution of carbon markets dictate growth?
How could technology improvements impact CCUS costs?
Why is it important to understand the unique economics of each project?

Questions? Contact natacha.allain@woodmac.com

The Alberta Energy Regulator Network and Learn Reception

Tuesday, September 19 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Centennial Place West Tower

You're invited - The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is holding a networking and learning reception on September 19th from 5:00 to 7:00pm (MDT) in Calgary, Alberta. We look forward to connecting with other regulators in person to discuss exciting topics such as carbon capture utilization and storage, closure of oil and gas infrastructure, and other regulatory processes and topics. During this event experts from the AER will provide a brief overview of the AER before proceeding to networking and informal conversations with AER staff, Government of Alberta representatives, and other regulators from around the world.

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Wednesday, September 20
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.

Meet and network with the innovators working on digital oil and gas technology solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Intelligent Robotic Inspection: Contact-Based Inspection using Tethered Flying Robots
Presented by: Kieran Boyd, Avestec

Innovative Solution: Machine Learning for False Positive Elimination in Continuous Methane Monitoring With Low-Cost IR Cameras
Presented by: Monica Sippola, Kuva Systems

Innovative Solution: Automated Wildlife Detection & RoBird (Drone Ornithopter) Deterrence System (AWDNRDS)
Presented by: Jordan Cicoria, Aerium Analytics

Innovative Solution: Field Demonstration of AI Powered Predictive Emissions Monitoring Systems (PEMSs)
Presented by: Ling Bai, VL Energy

Innovative Solution: Stationary Seismic Monitoring
Presented by: Trent Hunter, HyFold Technology

Innovative Solution: Digital Twinning Legacy Facilities - Unified Data for Environments, Safety & Productivity Improvements
Presented by: Blaine Kovacik, VEERUM Inc.

CCA Lunch of the Americas

Wednesday, September 20
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00pm MT
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Downtown

The Canadian Council for the Americas Alberta with the support of the organizers of the World Petroleum Congress and Global Affairs Canada is hosting the CCA Conference Lunch of the Americas on Wednesday September 20, 2023, in Downtown Calgary.

The CCA Lunch of the Americas around WPC will be an event focused on the Americas region to discuss different aspects that NOC’s, private sector, and government are facing towards this energy transition and the path to net zero targets. The Conference’s goal is to provide a space with a focus on The Americas to discuss challenges and opportunities that the region is facing in the energy transition. The CCA Business Conference Lunch of the Americas at WPC is being designed to provide different perspectives from keynote speakers from the Americas creating a space for Canadian and Latin American companies to learn and discuss challenges and opportunities that the region is facing in this transformation period the energy sector worldwide is facing.

Confirmed Speakers
Oscar Vera, Minister of Energy and Mines, Peru
Marcio Felix, President, Brazilian Association of Independent Oil and Gas Producers, Brazil
Carlos Garibaldi, Secretary General, ARPEL, Paraguay
Jose Luis Balta & Isabel Calderon, Board Members, Perupetro

REGISTER AT: https://www.cca-alberta.com/event-details-registration/cca-lunch-of-the-americas-around-wpc

Nigerian Energy Business Exchange

Wednesday, September 20
Time: 12:00pm MT
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Downtown

Markets Matter. Activate real deals. Maximize mileage from your presence at the 24th World PEtroleum Congress. Do not miss the chance to engage with Policy and Decision Makers, Regulators, the National Oil Company from Nigeria, Independent Petroleum Producers, Downstream Operators, Service Companies, EnergyTech and Innovation companies, Energy Education facilitators from Nigeria. If you are intent on expanding your business footprints in Nigeria and need to know about the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and need help with navigating the pathway to Africa’s largest, most vibrant energy market, then make time to attend the Nigerian Energy Business Exchange.

The Nigerian Energy Business Exchange (NEBEX) is a Business Platform scheduled for Wednesday, 20th September 2023 on the margins of the 24th World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Canada. NEBEX is presented under the auspices of the Nigerian High Commission, Calgary Black Chambers, NIDOA Calgary, AfricaEnergyFutures/Dexterite Consulting.

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Wednesday, September 20
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.

Meet and network with the innovators working on digital oil and gas technology solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Solar-Activated Water treatment to Accelerate Oil Sands Process-Affected Water Return
Presented by: Zac Young, H2nanO

Innovative Solution: HipVap IFSG Commercial Pilot Demo
Presented by: Tanner Milner, Scovan Innovations Inc.

Innovative Solution: High Saline Produced Water Treatment with Ultrafiltration
Presented by: Rob Budianto, Swirltex

Innovative Solution: Development of an Integrated Mobile System (MMS) for Methane Utilization and Produced-Water Treatment
Presented by: Jianin Yin, University of Regina

Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Technology Showcase

Wednesday, September 21
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Carbon Tech Expo | Hall C | Booth #3317

What’s new in cleantech innovation in the energy industry? Join us to learn about innovations that are helping to achieve our collective goals to reduce the environmental challenges of resource development.

Meet and network with the innovators working on digital oil and gas technology solutions and get to know more about the CRIN membership and how you can leverage its power.

Innovators presenting:

Innovative Solution: Pilot Deployment of Ekona's PMP solution for Clean Hydrogen Production
Presented by: Sally Carefoot, Ekona Power Inc.

Innovative Solution: Conversion of Carbon Waste Streams to High-Value Graphene via Flash Joule Heating Process
Presented by: Peter can Ballegooie, Universal Matter Inc.

Innovative Solution: Hydron Energy’s INTRUPTor – Fueling the Net-Zero Transformation
Presented by: Soheil Khiavi, Hydron Energy