The Canadian electricity industry is undergoing a period of transformation through electrification, changing governments and competitive markets. For many decades, the electricity-industry business model was remarkably stable. Today, the pace and scope of transformational change is such that the realities of even five years ago are often poor guideposts when mapping out go-forward strategies. And the pace of change impacting and being executed by our industry is accelerating.

Join our conversation as we bring national executives together to share their perspectives on the role of:

• the electricity in the Canadian economy
• the electricity sector in meeting Canada’s ambitious decarbonization goals and advancing climate resiliency
• innovation in driving change and the regulatory impediments
• re-invention in all aspects of business to meet the evolving needs of customers

Space is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis

The global energy transformation is underway. But here in Canada, polarized and fragmented debates across province-lines are preventing progress on our Paris commitments and prohibiting a unified Canadian voice on the international stage. Join us for an honest and challenging dialogue with the leaders who must make it happen, as we aim to find common ground and spur action. We ask:

• What does ‘transformation’ for Canada really mean?
• What are the goals of key players in the energy transformation and where does common-ground lay?
• What then are the roles of the private sector (oil and gas, renewables) and government (provincial, federal)?
• Furthermore, how can Canada engage in the global conversation and develop its own unique, national narrative committed to climate action?

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In the hard-hitting impact-oriented conclusion of GLOBE Forum, business leaders, government, not-for-profits, academics, cleantech innovators and youth will all come together on Feb. 13 for GLOBE Advance. In a completely new event format for GLOBE, experts from the GLOBE community will put pen to paper and develop strategic action plans to further the clean economy.

With $2.5 trillion global market opportunities on the table and 10 years and counting to meet Paris Agreement targets, now is the time for Canada to move from star tup to scale up and impact in clean technology. This session will explore:

• The current state of Canadian cleantech and lessons learned
• Challenges in scaling technologies and companies, as well as exporting
• Solutions to accelerate the path to commercialization and impact

Expected outcome:  A prioritized list of next steps for Canada, including individual commitments and actions. Each participating organization is asked to come prepared to commit to some action that moves the needle on addressing barriers to scale-up.

Who should attend: 

• Cleantech CEOs
• Government departments  and funding agencies
• Cleantech industry representatives
• Accelerators, incubators and other ecosystem actors
• Financial institutions
• Innovation and research and development experts
• Buyers and developers
• Institutional investors

To register for GLOBE Advance, indicate your preferred session on the Order page of the GLOBE Forum registration process. The cost of GLOBE Advance is included in your GLOBE Forum pass.

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In the hard-hitting impact-oriented conclusion of GLOBE Forum, business leaders, government, not-for-profits, academics, cleantech innovators and youth will all come together on Feb. 13 for GLOBE Advance. In a completely new event format for GLOBE, experts from the GLOBE community will put pen to paper and develop strategic action plans to further the clean economy.

At its core, the act of energy transformation is about responding to the tension between current and desired future states of our energy systems. With much of our current system reliant on hydrocarbon energy, it is prudent to explore how we can best leverage the embedded value of that infrastructure, talent and investment to accelerate and amplify other transformation activities. Having a clearly articulated definition of hydrocarbons’ role in the energy system that the future requires of us will support decisions on optimal pathways for transformation.

Participants will explore the hydrocarbon value web through the principles of the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, energy transition, backcasting, and future fitness. We will  explore the energy transformation within the context of Canada’s global position as an energy producer, as well as build a clearer understanding of pathways to align the hydrocarbon industry with circular economic and sustainability principles.

Expected outcome: Draft a definition and characteristics of a future-fit hydrocarbon and a list of specific initiatives that could be implemented or further supported to attain this.

Who should attend:

• Sustainability practitioners from the energy production sector or other sectors that will likely rely on hydrocarbon energy during the energy transition.
• Entrepreneurs and leaders looking to capitalize on the non-combustive opportunities that hydrocarbons provide, e.g., as a feedstock for technical materials.

To register for GLOBE Advance, indicate your preferred session on the Order page of the GLOBE Forum registration process. The cost of GLOBE Advance is included in your GLOBE Forum pass.

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In the hard-hitting impact-oriented conclusion of GLOBE Forum, business leaders, government, not-for-profits, academics, cleantech innovators and youth will all come together on Feb. 13 for GLOBE Advance. In a completely new event format for GLOBE, experts from the GLOBE community will put pen to paper and develop strategic action plans to further the clean economy.

Achieving GHG reductions in the transportation sector requires multi-stakeholder action and collaboration. The deployment of new technology, efficient logistics, and modal shift—these are all outcomes that are enabled through coordinated action across the private and public sectors. Building on the transportation–related discussions at GLOBE, and including brief presentations by leading collaborators, this session will explore how stakeholders can come together to achieve big results. Through small and large group discussions, participants will share their vision and goals for GHG reductions in the transportation sector and discuss ways to enable and strengthen one another’s contributions. The focus will be on identifying and committing to new opportunities for collaboration, then articulating how these partnerships need to be supported by key public and private sector decision makers.

Expected outcome: A public report that identifies key areas of action, the stakeholders who will need to work together towards these actions and vital messages for public and private sector decision makers to enable partnerships.

Who should attend: Transportation providers, users, fuel suppliers, automakers including electric and hydrogen vehicle manufacturers, ZEV infrastructure organizations and policy makers and corporate leaders.

To register for GLOBE Advance, indicate your preferred session on the Order page of the GLOBE Forum registration process. The cost of GLOBE Advance is included in your GLOBE Forum pass.

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As universal energy demands rise alongside escalating climate concerns, active pursuit of the clean energy transformation has begun. Despite well-intentioned policy initiatives, significant investment in renewables and rapidly growing awareness of the perils posed by climate change, we are yet to witness a meaningful shift in the global energy nor are we anywhere close to achieving the Paris commitments. Ready your organization for the imminent energy landscape as those at the vanguard debate what an ideal energy scenario entails if we are to evade the threshold of potential catastrophe.

• What are optimum energy road maps and why aren’t we seeing noticeable progress?
• What are the prospects for continued or expanded use of nuclear as part of a clean energy portfolio?
• How can the energy industry transition quickly enough to make a difference given the alarming speed of climate change?
• How can your organization navigate such a fundamental transformation?

Expectations soar for an efficient, reliable electricity outlook for tomorrow’s cities. As we navigate the complexity of the technologies making our cities more resilient, connected and lower-carbon, key industry players are stepping up to unite and fortify the system with leading-edge digital solutions. Join energy industry luminaries to tackle some of the formidable questions in the way of a smarter, cleaner urban future.

• What technologies and digital tools are allowing us to create smarter buildings and more resilient, lower carbon cities?
• How much can be electrified now and what needs to shift in order to get there?
• What factors influence the speed at which technologies are impacting our cities?
• How are corporations and government preparing for infrastructure renewal and refurbishment?

Ridesharing has recently arrived in Vancouver and automation is sweeping across mobility at large. Shared electric scooters and bikes line the streets of many major international cities, at face value indicating movement towards a cleaner mobility future. As ease of access increases rapidly, we consider the marked obstacles in this space:

• Will an increase in convenient and accessible shared mobility (electric scooters, for example) really lead us to a lower-emissions future?  
• How do we build and refit infrastructure in cities appropriate for these means of transportation?  
• How can we transition our cities to accommodate the new mobility realities with equity and inclusion in mind?  
• What are the avenues to overcome barriers standing in the way of scale-up? 

As the world hastens to address GHG emissions contributing to our perilous climate crisis, investment flows will continue to be a focus of considerable attention. While clean energy and autonomous vehicles are capturing much of the attention, there is a substantial role for heavy industry to play as investment in this sector will have a sizeable impact. Hear from those at the forefront of climate smart investment regarding the capital flow needed to target these intensive sectors. 

• What are the factors driving investment and where are these trends heading long term? 
• Why are investors betting on innovation and scale of adoption and is this approach opportune? 
• What promising mega innovation projects are drawing attention in this space? 

Major international bodies, including the IEA and IPCC, acknowledge much of the world will not be able to meet their emissions reduction targets without carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). These technologies are often seen as a stepping-stone in the path to decarbonization. Extrapolating the role of CCUS over the upcoming ­­­­­several decades, this dialogue will answer challenging questions in this dynamic space:

• What’s in the CCUS pipeline in Canada and abroad in between now and 2030? 
• Who should be doing what to facilitate advancement and uptake of the technologies once they are viable at large scale? 
• Looking beyond, what are the long-term challenges (technical, market, financing) for CCUS technologies in an increasingly decarbonized world?

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