Powering What’s Next

Powering What’s Next: Energy, AI & Canada’s Sovereign Infrastructure

A thought leadership discussion bringing together Calgary's AI builders, startup founders, technology leaders, investors, and industry executives to explore the intersection of AI, energy, infrastructure, and Canadian sovereignty.

​The conversation will explore how Canadian energy and technology companies can work together to build the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of AI innovation - while keeping critical data, capabilities, and value within Canada.

​Hear directly from founders and industry leaders building at the intersection of AI and energy, as they discuss opportunities to scale Canadian innovation, manage the growing energy and compute demands of AI, and strengthen Canada's position in the global technology landscape.

​Meet your panelists:

​Moderator: Shanna Porporino, Director AI Commercialization, TELUS Business Solutions

​Panelists:

• Brenda Beckedorf, CEO, Applied Intelligence Advisory Group, Business Leader, Technology Advisor and Ecosystem Builder
• ​Brook Papau, CEO, Orennia

• Jeff Blacklock, President, ValWell Technologies

​Following the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to connect over drinks and networking with founders, investors, C-suite executives, technology leaders, energy innovators, and ecosystem partners.

​5:30pm Check-in and networking

​6-7:00pm Panel Discussion

​7-8:00pm Networking