Key stakeholders, policy makers, and industry professionals are invited to join the discussion of securing energy supply to meet global energy demand with Canadian LNG exports
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 6, 2024) dmg events presents the Canada Gas Exhibition & Conference held in Vancouver, BC, Canada from May 7-9, 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, (1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC). Featuring a three-day program, sponsored by FortisBC, Enbridge, Solaris, Woodfibre and Fasken, the event is set to welcome gas and LNG experts to discuss authentic Indigenous equity partnerships, industrial-scale deployment of low-carbon solutions and strengthening Canada’s position as the world’s sixth largest natural gas exporter.
Hosted on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəyə̓ m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the event will offer a high-level platform for key stakeholders, policy makers, industry professionals and First Nation leaders to accelerate investment in Canada’s energy infrastructure and deliver on Canada’s decarbonization commitments by unlocking the potential of gas, LNG and hydrogen as critical components of the energy mix.
“We’re thrilled to be the host city for Canada Gas Exhibition and Conference, where industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders come together to forge the future of energy,” says City of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “This event highlights our city’s role as a hub for economic development and innovation, and we look forward to the advancements and opportunities it will bring to the energy sector. And to the thousands of attendees, exhibitors, and speakers, welcome to Vancouver!”
The 2024 edition features a robust conference with keynote presentations, panel discussions, and on-stage interviews, as well as an open visitor exhibition floor, technical knowledge bar program, premier networking opportunities and a site tour at the first LNG facility on Canada’s west coast that will enable trans-oceanic vessels to fuel with LNG at the Port of Vancouver.
Over 85 industry expert speakers will discuss the future of supplying ethical and low intensity gas to the world featuring: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Deputy Mayor and Councillor, City of Vancouver; Alden Evans, Vice President, Worley; Charlotte Raggett, President & CEO, Rockies LNG Partners; Dale Swampy, President, National Coalition of Chiefs; Harly Penner, Senior Vice President, Seaspan Energy; Karen Ogen, CEO, First Nations LNG Alliance; Mehdy Touil, LNG Operations Specialist, Solaris MCI; Roger Dall’Antonia, President and CEO, FortisBC; Teresa Waddington, Vice President, Corporate Relations, LNG Canada; Bill Whitelaw, Managing Director, Strategy and Sustainability, geoLOGIC Systems; Jackson Hegland, Executive Director, Methane Emissions Leadership Alliance; Racim Gribaa, President, Global LNG Consulting Inc. Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor, Haisla First Nation; Joe Bevan, Chief Executive Officer, Gitga’at Development Corporation; Andrew Robinson, CEO, Nisga’a Nation; Jana McDonald, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Guardyan Conservation Corp. The full list of speakers can be found on the Canada Gas Exhibition & Conference website.
Special event features for 2024:
Knowledge Bar, sponsored by Enbridge, will cover a specific theme which will include but not be limited to lowering production costs, new technology solutions and increasing efficiency in operations to improve quality, workflow or developing innovation.
Tilbury Site Tour hosted by FortisBC enables limited delegates to learn about upcoming projects and how Tilbury can serve vessels calling to the Pacific Northwest.
Industry Pub Night at Mahony’s Tavern for delegate and exhibition pass holders will connect professionals in a fun and informal atmosphere & the Exhibition Floor Party for all pass holders will feature handcrafted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate, unwind and engage with new connections.
For more information on how to participate at the Canada Gas Exhibition & Conference, please visit www.canadagaslng.com. Media are requested to pre-register before May 7 HERE for a media pass granting full access to the event.
