Energy Connections 2026 Panels

PANEL 1 - BC SUCCESS STORIES

This panel highlights real-world leadership and implementation across British Columbia, featuring perspectives from leaders working at the forefront of the energy sector.

Tom Moise

Tom is the CEO of Salish Elements, an Indigenous-owned clean...

Omar Bhimji

Sustainability Services Manager, SES Consulting Since 2005, Omar has been...

Norm Barmeier, P.Eng.

Engineering Services Manager, HTEC With more than 20 years of...

Nina Bader

Manager of Water – Foresight Canada As the Manager of...

Panel 2 - Energy Economics

A cornerstone of the conference, this panel explores the evolving role of energy in economic systems, investment decisions, and policy frameworks.

PANEL 3 - Technology and Innovation

This panel explores emerging technologies and innovative approaches shaping British Columbia’s energy future.

Timothy Mosley

Tim Mosley B.Eng, MBA, is the Team Lead for PowerSmart...

Ben Whyte

Ben Whyte, P. Eng., PMP, is the Hydro Team Lead and...

Omri Haiven

Strategic Communications & Development Coordinator with the Clean Energy Research...

Patricia Lightburn

Patricia Lightburn, Director, British Columbia, Canadian Renewable Energy Association. As...

PANEL 4 - Challenges to NEt Zero

This session examines the practical and systemic challenges of advancing net zero objectives, with perspectives from leaders across the energy sector.

PANEL 1 - BC SUCCESS STORIES

Tom Moise

Omar Bhimji

Norm Barmeier, P.Eng.

Nina Bader

Panel 2 - Energy Economics

PANEL 3 - Technology and Innovation

Timothy Mosley

Ben Whyte

Omri Haiven

Patricia Lightburn

PANEL 4 - Challenges to NEt Zero

Curran Crawford

Brittany Carroll

Ariana Arguello

Elisabeth Baudinaud

Chris Higgins

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