The Pembina Summit Speaker series welcomes invited guests to a special evening dedicated to discussing international trends on energy and low-carbon growth, and the urgent need to futureproof Canada’s economy. Join us for exploration, dialogue and networking, with our special guest, Mary Burce Warlick, Deputy Executive Director, International Energy Agency.
The IEA forecasts that, in 2024, total energy investment worldwide will likely exceed $3 trillion for the first time, with $2 trillion set to go toward clean technologies (renewables, electric vehicles, efficiency improvements, heat pumps, and more). If Canada is to capitalize on the opportunities presented by this global shift to low-carbon models of growth – and if it is to avoid losing out on net-zero aligned investment and good, clean energy jobs – the pace of policy change and industrial strategy across the country needs to rapidly increase.
If you're interested in attending this event, please reach out to summit@pembina.org.
This year, the Pembina Summit Speaker Series will make the case for renewed urgency and ambition among influencers and leaders. Audience members can engage critically with the IEA’s perspective on global scenarios, learn how other countries are forging ahead in strategically important areas, and consider what Canada and Alberta can do to build on existing strengths and prepare to prosper in the new energy economy.
The evening includes a reception, with refreshments and food provided.
Some of the questions we want to explore at this event include:
- What are the benefits of the new energy economy, as you see them? What are the challenges?
- How can we make sure everyone, no matter where they live in Canada, experiences the benefits of the new energy economy?
- What is Alberta's economy going to look like in 2050?
Why does talking about energy transition feel difficult sometimes?
SPEAKERS
Keynote: Mary Burce Warlick
Mary Burce Warlick is the Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA). A retired career diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, Ms. Warlick has held a variety of senior leadership positions at the U.S. Department of State, National Security Council and Department of Defense, serving in Washington and abroad. From 2014-2017 she served as the State Department’s Principal Deputy and Acting Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs and represented the U.S. on the IEA Governing Board. Ms. Warlick holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Law and Diplomacy.
Host: Chris Severson-Baker
Chris Severson-Baker is the executive director of the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020, most recently serving as senior director of the industrial decarbonization group before becoming executive director in 2022. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Emcee: Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly is an award-winning host, writer, and interviewer. From his beginnings as a TV Host, Dave has spent decades leading conversations with business and political leaders across North America and beyond. Ellen Degeneres selected Dave as the moderator and interviewer for her multi-city tour across Canada, he hosted a conversation with President Barack Obama in Calgary and sat down for a conversation with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in Montreal. Dave is the co- founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, a video and entertainment company.
Fees
If you would like to participate in the Pembina Summit Speaker Series and cost is a barrier for you, please email us at summit@pembina.org to inquire about registration grants.
Refund policy
Ticket purchases for the Pembina Summit Speaker Series are non-refundable. You may transfer a ticket to another individual up until Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:00pm MT. Alternatively, if you cancel and do not transfer your registration, your payment will go towards funding a student or other participant who may be experiencing financial barriers to participate.
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