Energy Roundtable Luncheon with Alberta’s ADMs & Executive Directors

Join AEG’s Energy Roundtable with ADMs & EDs from Alberta’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals for insight and high-level networking.

About this Event

AEG Energy Roundtable with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals

We’re pleased to welcome you to AEG’s Energy Roundtable, featuring Assistant Deputy Ministers and Executive Directors from Alberta’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals. This exclusive event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue between Alberta’s business leaders and senior non-elected decision-makers.

In a focused, small-group setting, participants will have the rare chance to engage directly with ADMs and Executive Directors through guided table rotations.

Why Attend?

• Exclusive Access — Connect with Alberta’s top ADMs and Executive Directors from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals
• Roundtable Format — Participate in in-depth conversations that encourage collaboration and relationship-building
• Policy Insight — Gain perspective on current priorities and emerging issues shaping Alberta’s energy future
• High-Impact Networking — Build relationships with both government and industry leader

Featured ADM/ED Participants

Guests will meet with up to two ADMs/EDs during the event via guided table rotation.

Energy Policy Division

• Wade Clarke — Assistant Deputy Minister
• Edlon McIlwain — Executive Director
• Rachel Alabi — Executive Director
• Arraon Best — Executive Director

Ministry Services Division

• Roxanne LeBlanc — Assistant Deputy Minister
• Hans Custers — Executive Director
• Stephen Wills — Executive Director
• Donan Carrier — Executive Director

SAMA Division

• Robert Murray — Assistant Deputy Minister
• Amar Bokhari — Executive Director
• Alberto Benzo — Executive Director
• Jay O’Neill — Executive Director
• Yasmin Rahemtulla — Executive Director

Energy Transition Division

• Zoe Addington — Assistant Deputy Minister
• Richard Hiller — Executive Director
• Adam Battistessa — Executive Director

Energy Operations Division

• Doug Lammie — Assistant Deputy Minister
• Tracy Wadson — Executive Director
• Farhat Siddiqui — Executive Director
• Manfred Pade — Executive Director
• Perry Zyla — Executive Director
• Glen Gartner — Executive Director

Please note: attendance is subject to change. We cannot guarantee or confirm in advance which ADM/EDs guests will be seated with.

Priority Access & Table Selection

All ticket holders will receive a pre-event survey to select which Divisions of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals they would like to join their table during each of the two roundtable sessions. Please note: selections are for Divisions, not specific ADM/ED representatives.

• Industry Partners: first priority
• AEG Members: second priority
• Non-Members: Following Partners and Members, may indicate their preferred Divisions for each roundtable session through the pre-event survey.

Ticket Access

🎟️ AEG Industry Partners and Members will have first access to tickets.
🎟️ Public tickets open on September 30 (subject to availability).

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage, and help shape Alberta’s energy future.

Agenda


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration & Networking

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Opening Remarks, Introductions & Plated Lunch Served
Host: Catherine Brownlee, President, AEG

🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:07 PM
The Value of AEG Membership... from an AEG Board Member

🕑: 12:07 PM - 12:15 PM
AEG Member Spotlight - NorQuest College
Host: Carolyn Campbell, President & CEO, NorQuest College

Info: NorQuest College is a publicly funded, career-focused community college based in Edmonton and serving the broader region, including Wetaskiwin. The college empowers learners from all backgrounds through accessible diploma and certificate programs in health, business, and community studies, delivered through classroom, distance, and continuing education models. Rooted in Treaty 6 territory, NorQuest embraces diversity and inclusion, with students representing 108 countries and speaking 73 first languages. Thanks to its workforce-relevant programming, average diploma holders earn significantly more than high school graduates, while the college’s educational and economic impact contributes over $471 million annually to Edmonton’s regional economy. NorQuest combines supportive pathways, industry-informed learning, and a mission-driven approach to help students build confident, career-ready futures. Learn more at www.norquest.ca

🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Session 1 - Assistant Deputy Minister Roundtable

🕑: 12:50 PM - 12:55 PM
Assistant Deputy Ministers & Executive Directors Switch Tables

🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:25 PM
Session 2 - Assistant Deputy Minister Roundtable

🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking

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