Energy and Natural Resources Forum 2026 Presented by McMillan
Individuals: $279 + GST
Table of 8: $2,500 + GST
Non-Members:
Individuals: $379 + GST
Table of 8: $3,500 + GST
Program: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
B.C.'s natural resources are the backbone of our economy, driving investment, jobs, and innovation at home and abroad. As a global leader in energy, critical minerals, and responsible resource development, the province is a reliable supplier to the world's fastest-growing markets.
The Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement and the Canada-Alberta MOU are helping unlock over $200 billion in new investment and moving major energy and resource projects from proposal toward construction, backed by First Nations equity ownership. This work is central to the federal goal of doubling Canada's non-U.S. exports over the next decade, opening new markets across Asia and beyond and positioning B.C. as Canada's gateway to the world.
Join us for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's annual Energy and Natural Resources Forum, presented by McMillan, where we will explore how the sector is turning this momentum into lasting prosperity, and what it will take to deliver the projects, infrastructure, and clean energy B.C. needs to compete.
Panel 1:
Energy in a New Geopolitical Era
The world is entering a new era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, economic fragmentation, and intensifying competition for strategic advantage. As one of the world's most resource-rich nations, how does Canada define our role in a rapidly changing world? What is our vision for energy leadership, and how can our energy and natural resource sectors advance economic competitiveness? This panel will explore the forces driving the new energy agenda and examine what it will take for Canada to translate its natural advantages into lasting influence, prosperity, and leadership on the world stage.
Selena Basi
Vice President, Corporate Relations, Woodfibre LNG Limited
Roger Dall'Antonia
President and CEO, FortisBC
Moderator
Olivier Plessis
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities, McMillan
Panel 2:
Natural Resources Strengthening Canada's Security and Sovereignty
Energy and natural resources have long been economic drivers for Canada, but today they are increasingly central to questions of national security and sovereignty. From critical minerals and electricity to natural gas and other strategic resources, Canada's resource wealth underpins the systems, industries, and infrastructure that support modern economies and safeguard national interests. This panel will explore the growing connection between natural resources, security, and sovereignty, and discuss the actions required to position Canada as a confident, self-reliant, and globally competitive nation.
Moderator
Todd Stone
President & CEO, Association for Mineral Exploration
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