A big crowd is expected as the Global Energy Show kicks off Tuesday, which is expected to draw 30,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors.
It begins with an address from the federal natural resources minister, followed by sessions featuring a diverse slate of political and corporate leaders from Canada and abroad.
Along with Tim Hodgson’s speech on “building an energy superpower,” Day 1 of the three-day conference in Calgary is set to include discussions with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and, later in the day, B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix.
At last year’s event, Smith made an early push for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast, something the B.C. government has staunchly opposed.
The Alberta government is aiming to file an application by July 1 to the federal major projects office for the pipeline, which so far has no private-sector backer.
The annual trades show takes place as ongoing strife in the Middle East rattles energy markets and the federal government looks to bolster Canada’s status as a reliable global energy supplier.
Another major theme is the growing demand for AI data centres. This year’s show is putting more focus on that as those projects rapidly expand across North America.
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