UNITE 2025|CALGARY|OCT 21&22
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SUMMIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SNEAK-A-PEEK
Our Summit programming is a little different...
Our flagship main stage programming offers a two-day journey through the opportunities and hurdles of the global energy transition. It is designed to educate, challenge, and inspire and is best consumed like a story - from opening to wrap-up.
This year, we're thrilled to introduce three additional content tracks, providing you with deeper dives into the most compelling topics and themes from the main stage. Furthermore, our VIP delegates will enjoy exclusive "Hour With" sessions featuring select main stage and content track speakers, offering the opportunity to pose questions directly and participate in intimate conversations.
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PLEASE NOTE: We are committed to bringing together a diverse group of visionary thinkers and innovators from around the world to provide valuable perspectives on each subject. The selection of themes for the final programming is contingent on securing exceptional talent and expertise in each respective area. Consequently, themes may be subject to change.
THE MAIN STAGE
Ensuring a fair, accessible, well-organized, and equitable transition of energy is crucial as the world strives for net-zero emissions. This global shift confronts a deeply ingrained dependence on fossil fuels, compounded by significant economic and logistical hurdles hindering the widespread adoption of cleaner energy sources and greater global electrification. In this pivotal content stream, we delve into the urgent imperatives necessitating an acceleration of this transition, alongside the challenging realities impeding progress. Through insightful discussions, keynotes, and fireside chats we aim to uncover the necessary steps across various energy sectors and value chains, shedding light on the individuals, organizations, and collaborative efforts spearheading innovative pathways forward.
DAY ONE
THE BIG WHY & WHY NOT
Progress in scaling renewable technologies and energy sources continues, yet social and political challenges persist in the journey to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030. These include investment uncertainty and limited public awareness of the transition's intricacies, glacial project permitting, and regulatory hurdles leading to misjudged expectations, infrastructure cost inflation, lack of political clarity, and other overlooked difficulties. Thus, the journey to a cleaner energy future is as much a social, cultural, and political endeavor as it is technological and economic, demanding collective action and new ways of thinking to accelerate energy transition.
MAIN STAGE DAY ONE
KEY THEMES INCLUDE:
THE GLOBAL ELECTIONS SUPERCYCLE
2024 begins against a backdrop of rapidly accelerating technological change and economic uncertainty, as the world is plagued by a duo of dangerous crises: climate and conflict. Amidst underlying geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of active hostilities across various regions is fueling an unstable global landscape marked by divisive narratives, diminishing trust, and heightened insecurity. We explore the impact of the 2024 global elections supercycle, encompassing nations accounting for over half of the world's population and GDP, and examine the impact of increasing government mistrust, mis- and disinformation, widespread inflation, higher defense spending, polarizing social and economic issues, and other divisive trends, impacting industries, climate initiatives, and energy security.
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FROM MINES TO MARKETS
It could be argued the energy transition is largely a mining and materials challenge. How do we scale resilient and diverse global clean energy and mobility supply chains against a complex and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape where the West is being increasingly pitted against China?
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ENERGY SECURITY
Delve into the pressing policy, risk, and security questions arising from the current energy crisis, focusing on strategies to enhance short-term energy security while maintaining a focus on decarbonization as well as scaling new clean energy infrastructure to reduce global emissions.
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REALIGNING STRATEGIES: BIG OIL'S RETURN TO CORE BUSINESS
Explore the nuance and complexity of Big Oil’s trade-off between short-term economic returns and long-term sustainability objectives amidst a backdrop of sluggish global economic growth, high inflation, environmental activism, rising environmental litigation, and the global elections super cycle.
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THE GREAT INVESTMENT RACE
We will collectively examine innovative new financing models, public-private partnerships, and other strategies to help massively accelerate and scale global clean energy investments.
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ORBITAL PERSPECTIVE
Drawing insights and inspiration from space exploration we will look at what it takes to create an environment of true global collaboration across physical and political divides. Emissions don’t recognize national boundaries, carbon leakage in supply chains is a huge problem. How do we think bigger and develop a truly orbital perspective?
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MAIN STAGE DAY TWO
KEY THEMES INCLUDE:
BRIDGING THE POLITICAL DIVIDE IN CLIMATE ACTION
The future is not fixed, it presents a multitude of potential pathways. While this diversity fosters short-term uncertainty, it also offers grounds for optimism. Amidst global risks and significant transformative shifts, there are distinct opportunities to foster trust, optimism, and resilience within our institutions and societies. Delve into strategies for building greater trust and consensus across political divides, highlighting successful bipartisan endeavors and effective new communication strategies regarding climate and energy issues. Explore approaches to incorporating diverse perspectives into policy-making processes.
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DISRUPTION, DEMOCRACY, AND THE NEW GLOBAL ORDER
Three existential threats are faced by humanity in the 21st century: social and economic turmoil, the artificial intelligence revolution, and the emergence of digital dictatorships. Explore how international collaboration can address these global challenges and prevent technology from further dividing the world into affluent elites and marginalized "data colonies."
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HARNESSING DISRUPTION: TECHNOLOGY'S ROLE IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Delve into the transformative power of technology in redefining the energy landscape and driving positive change. Amidst disruptive forces, from generative AI to renewable energy innovations, we explore how these advancements can propel us toward a more equitable energy future. By examining case studies and emerging trends, we uncover how technology can be harnessed for good, particularly in the critical realm of energy transition.
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UNCONVENTIONAL ALLIANCES FOR CLIMATE INNOVATION
We shine a spotlight on the power of unconventional alliances in driving climate innovation and fostering transformative change. From unexpected pairings to groundbreaking initiatives, we explore how these alliances are breaking down barriers, challenging conventional wisdom, and paving the way for innovative solutions to major climate and energy challenges.
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DECARBONIZING THE MODERN BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOCIETY
Delve into the practicalities of cleaning up major industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, cement, plastics, fertilizers, and steel, at a global scale. These are the really tough to decarbonize areas. We will shed a light on the most exciting breakthrough technologies and innovations with the greatest potential to scale.
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DAY TWO
THE BIG HOW
The way individuals and institutions take an idea from one to one billion is the story of how the world really changes. Successful implementation is the fulcrum of progress. The challenge lies in scaling existing and breakthrough energy and climate solutions to make meaningful emissions reductions. This requires societal acceptance and trust, even across political divides, as we introduce new infrastructure and technologies. Achieving a cleaner energy future demands a blend of technological, social, economic, cultural, communication, and political efforts, along with unparalleled collaboration between a multitude of unlikely stakeholders.
THE RBC TRACK
FINANCing THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Join us for an immersive journey into driving climate action through two days of dynamic panels and interviews. In the RBC Financing The Energy Transition track we explore strategies to unleash transformative energy and climate solutions by igniting urgency among investors, governments, and the public. Discover innovative financing models, public-private partnerships, and compelling economic incentives for rapid climate investment. Explore how to effectively navigate challenges such as greenwashing, project execution, stakeholder, and technical risk, as we strive to affordably scale new energy and climate infrastructure at a global scale.
THE PATHWAYS TRACK
CANADA - AN ENERGY TRANSITION SUPERPOWER
The Pathways Canada - An Energy Transition Superpower track explores Canada's remarkable decarbonization and clean energy capabilities and its role as a global leader in energy transition efforts.
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Canada faces unique and specific challenges on its path to achieving net zero emissions. These challenges include decarbonizing heavy industries, transitioning the transportation sector, ensuring the energy transition is economically viable, and addressing the unique needs of indigenous communities and a large geographically dispersed country with a harsh Northern environment. Join us as we discuss these challenges and explore strategies to overcome them, ensuring Canada’s global role as an energy superpower.
THE ENERGY DISRUPTORS TRACK
NEW ENERGY
The Energy Disruptors New Energy track sheds light on some of the remarkable Canadian and international entrepreneurs shaking up the energy landscape. Think commercializing and scaling disruptive new technologies, novel material science breakthroughs, and unique new business models, all with the potential to positively disrupt the traditional energy landscape at scale.
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The track will also feature the leaders, companies, and entrepreneurs using proven technologies in new and unique ways. We will explore new geothermal technologies, hydrogen and battery breakthroughs, next-generation fission and fusion, pioneering repowering coal initiatives, and decarbonization technologies like CCS, DAC, and direct air capture with the potential to profoundly reshape global energy and emissions outputs.
THE VIP TRACK
Meet and greets with speakers offer you an exclusive opportunity to connect with industry experts on a personal level. In this intimate setting, you can engage in one-on-one conversations, ask questions, and gain valuable insights directly from the speakers themselves. These interactions not only enhance your understanding of the subject matter but also enable you to establish meaningful connections with influential figures in your field. By participating in meet and greets, you can expand your professional network, forge valuable relationships, and potentially uncover new opportunities for collaboration or mentorship.
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VIP
PASS
CAD 1899
The full UNITE Summit experience with all the added benefits that come with being VIP.
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Full 2-day access to all sessions
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Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Exclusive access to the VIP speaker lounge where you can relax, recharge, and interact with keynote speakers, industry experts, and Summit partners in a more intimate setting.
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A dedicated VIP support team available to assist you throughout the summit.
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Exclusive access to VIP events, meet and greets, book signings and more.​
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STUDENT
PASS
CAD 199
Our Youth Council and team of volunteers are available to assist you throughout to give you the tools and support you need to get the most out of the UNITE Summit.
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Full 2-day access to networking and learning opportunities as well as to all mainstage and general admission content tracks.
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Tour the UNITE summit and enjoy a warm welcome at our Youth Breakfast.
Valid student ID will be required upon check-in to receive your Pass.
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