An updated schedule for this year’s Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show reveals an array of keynote speakers, including Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, who will headline a lunch discussion on the event’s final day.
The biennial event runs Sep. 16-17 at the Lloydminster Ex, with opening ceremonies and a fireside chat scheduled for the evening of Sep. 15.
Opening-night fireside chat
The opening-night fireside chat at the WLS Convention Centre will feature Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, senior fellow and director of natural resources, energy and environment with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, alongside Robin Zabek, chief operating officer of exploration and production for Canadian Natural Resources Limited. The discussion will be moderated by Gerald Aalbers, mayor of Lloydminster.
Sep. 16
The first full day of programming on Sep. 16 opens with the exhibit hall trade show from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Morning session
The morning session features a presentation titled “Working Energy: Security Starts with Talent,” led by Pat Hufnagel-Smith, partner with Creative Links Inc. in the Prairie Room.
The PureChem Lounge is open from 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Noon forum
A noon Energy Forum Update Luncheon will include Chris Beaudry, Saskatchewan’s minister of energy and resources, and Robert Cooper, vice-president of institutional sales with Acumen Capital Partners. The session will be moderated by Deidra Garyk, who is a commercial strategist focused on risk, infrastructure, and stakeholder
alignment.
Afternoon session – 1:30 p.m.
Later that afternoon, attendees can head to the Prairie Room to hear about new industry developments from Vern Hult, president of Evolution Oil Tools Inc., and Ben Gagnon, the company’s engineering manager.
The day concludes with the SLB Shrimp Boil at the WLS Convention Centre from 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Second day – Sep. 17
The second and final day of the show will feature two discussions focused on the future of energy development in the Lloydminster region. The morning session will feature John Soini, executive vice-president of upstream, thermal and Atlantic offshore operations with Cenovus Energy, hosted by Gerald Aalbers.
The exhibit hall trade show will be run from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Noon discussion
At noon, Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan will participate in a lunch discussion hosted by Lloydminster Mayor, Gerald Aalbers. The event is expected to provide attendees with an update on provincial energy priorities and opportunities for the sector.
Afternoon session – 1:15 p.m.
The final keynote session will feature Dale Babiak, chief operating officer of Strathcona Resources Ltd., discussing the future of energy in Lloydminster.
The Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show is recognized as one of the industry’s premier events, bringing together producers, service companies, technology innovators and policymakers to discuss developments in heavy oil production and technology.
Ticket details are available online.
