The Future of Energy: March 8 Panel and Networking Event in Ottawa

The Future of Energy: March 8 Panel and Networking Event in Ottawa

March 2, 2017

Hear and discuss how we’re moving to a low-carbon future. Meet and network with clean energy leaders. Have your say on engaging and advancing women in the clean energy sector.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is hosting a discussion on International Women’s Day with distinguished Canadian energy leaders on where clean energy is headed and how we can move to a low-carbon economy. As part of this event Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will also announce EHRC’s newest initiative to support the increased representation of women as skilled workers in the electricity and renewable energy sector.

7:45 Networking Breakfast

Join a table and network with distinguished guests, including senior government officials, Indigenous and private sector clean energy leaders, and Canada’s Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Ambassadors:

  • Marie-Hélène Labrie, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Communications, Enerkem
  • Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District
  • Merran Smith, Executive Director, Clean Energy Canada
  • Céline Bak, President, Analytica Advisors

8:45 Panel discussion — The Future of Energy: Moving Towards a Low-Carbon Economy

A lively and informative discussion hosted by Céline Bak, President, Analytica Advisors. Confirmed panel participants include:

  • Cara Clairman, President and CEO, Plug’nDrive — Electric Vehicles
  • Merran Smith, Executive Director, Clean Energy Canada — Tracking the Energy Revolution
  • Denise Restoule, Deputy Chief, Dokis First Nation — Renewables in Indigenous Communities
  • Aisha Bukhari, Engineer/Entrepreneur — The Role of Smart Grid and Energy Storage

Register for this session at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-energy-moving-to-a-low-carbon-economy-tickets-31356606454.

10:30 Workshop — Advancing Women in the Clean Energy Sector

In partnership with Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC ) and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), NRCan is facilitating a workshop to further explore the challenges and opportunities for women to advance in the clean energy sector. Come and share your ideas on the next steps we can take to engage and empower more women in this important sector.

Register for this workshop at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-advancing-women-in-the-clean-energy-sector-tickets-31356617487.

FInd out more about the entire event: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-energy-moving-towards-a-low-carbon-economylavenir-energetique-tickets-31356606454.

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