Dr. John Zhou will present a summary of a recently released Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta critical mineral production and advanced material innovation report.  He will highlight opportunities in this space for both researchers and industrial innovators and answer questions from the audience.

Join us for Oilsands night, hosted by Heavy Metal Equipment and CNRL Horizon!

Jesse Van Der Werf (CEO & President - Heavy Metal Equipment) will be presenting on the history of Heavy Metal Equipment which started over 20 years ago in Camrose, AB. He will be touching on subjects such as the benefits of renting vs owning and the recent infrastructure projects completed in Fort McKay, Spruce Grove, TATA Steel and the upcoming maintenance facility at Suncor Fort Hills. He will also speak about ITM and their partnership with them.

Scott Braithwaite, P.Eng. (Lead Long Range Planning – Canadian Natural) brings nearly 30 years of mining experience to his role leading Horizon’s long-range mine planning team. He will share how Canadian Natural is preparing for the 2030 transition from South Pit to North Pit, highlighting key technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

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The program includes expert presentations, real-world case studies, and working sessions aimed at developing an actionable plan for next year. This isn’t just about discussion—we’ll be collaborating directly to shape tangible outcomes for the industry’s future.