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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Randy Gossen
President | World Petroleum Council
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As the elected President of the World Petroleum Council (WPC), Dr. Gossen has had the opportunity to work to improve the oil industry’s reputation and to encourage dialogue between the industry and partners such as governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations.
The World Petroleum Council provides a forum for discussing issues facing the oil industry on a worldwide basis and is dedicated to the application of scientific advances in the oil and gas industry, to technology transfer and to the use of the world’s petroleum resources for the benefit of mankind.
Dr. Gossen is an oil and gas industry executive with 34 years of experience in the industry. His oil and gas experience has included 14 years with Imperial Oil Ltd., a two-year secondment to the federal department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and his current role as Vice President for Safety, Environment and Social responsibility with Nexen.
The 19th World Petroleum Congress: From Oil Price to Climate Change
Dr. Gossen, President of the WPC, recently presided over the 19th World Petroleum Congress in Madrid Spain. The theme for the Congress is “A world in transition; delivering energy for sustainable growth” addresses the key technical, economic, environmental and social challenges facing the international petroleum industry. Nearly 600 speakers representing the upstream and downstream sectors from all regions of the world together with government and NGO representatives engaged in dialogue over the 5 days of the Congress. In doing so, the Congress contributed towards seeking solutions to the many issues facing our industry.
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Paul Michael Wihbey
President | GWEST LLC
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Paul Michael Wihbey is President and founder of GWEST LLC. (Global Water and Energy Strategy Team), a Washington DC based consulting firm, established in late 2002 specializing in the geopolitics of strategic resources such as oil, gas, uranium and water.
In November 2007, GWEST was contracted by Edmonton-based AEG (Alberta Enterprise Group; Cal Nichols, Chairman) to facilitate the AEG trade mission to Washington, January 15-18, 2008. The 98-member delegation was joined by Alberta’s Premier Ed Stelmach. Most recently, GWEST hosted a private dinner for Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Energy Minister Bill Boyd at the Army Navy Club in Washington DC. Among those in attendance: Ben Getto, Deputy Chief of Staff & US Secretary of Energy, Sam Bodman.
Paul Michael and his firm also act as expert advisors while taking energy companies (including S&S companies) around the world on trade missions to meet new customers and explore international opportunities. He’ll be talking to Summit delegates about why the world is focused on Alberta and the exciting export opportunities for Alberta’s technologically-advanced Energy Service & Supply sector.
Expanding and Succeeding Into the New International Energy Markets: Opportunities & Challenges
The world's growing need for oil and natural gas has placed Alberta's energy services professionals in high demand - and it's not just from the oil sands. Expertise earned in Alberta is opening doors to world-class international opportunities for these firms. Properly managing this potential for growth - and understanding unconventional risks associated with operating in the developing world is critical. Mr. Wihbey's presentation will focus on helping energy services firms identify new market opportunities and highlight hidden challenges they might face in operating abroad.
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Hon. Anne McLellan
Strategic Advisor | Bennett Jones LLP
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The Honourable A. Anne McLellan joined Bennett Jones LLP after a distinguished career in federal politics including terms as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources. Ms. McLellan provides national and international strategic planning assistance to the firm and its clients. She is frequently sought after for her advice and counsel on a range of bi-lateral issues facing the U.S. and Canada, particularly those related to energy and border security.
On May 12, 2006, she was appointed Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the University of Alberta in the newly established Institute for United States Policy Studies. Anne currently sits on the Board of Directors for Cameco Corporation, Agrium Inc. and Nexen.
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Keynote Abstract
Anne McLellan will give a broad overview of trends and developments in the global energy marketplace and look at the challenges and the opportunities that we’re presented with in Alberta’s energy and energy services sector. She’ll also discuss the future of the energy industry in Canada, highlighting some of the the issues that we’ll likely face
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Hon. Lyle Stewart
Minister of Enterprise and Innovation
Government of Saskatchewan
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Minister of Enterprise and Innovation
Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund Management Corporation
Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation
Saskatchewan Research Council
Investment Saskatchewan Inc.
Enterprise Saskatchewan
Innovation Saskatchewan
MLA for Thunder Creek
Lyle was born and raised near Pense, Saskatchewan, where he continues to farm and ranch on the Stewart family farm.
Mr. Stewart was one of the first members in the newly-formed Saskatchewan Party and was elected to the Legislative Assembly as the MLA for Thunder Creek in 1999. He was re-elected in 2003 and 2007. During his two terms in opposition, Mr. Stewart served as the Interim Leader of the Party, as well as the critic for Agriculture, Economic Development and Industry and Resources.
Mr. Stewart is a member of the Saskatchewan Stockgrowers Association and the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association.
He and his wife Linda, have three grown children and one grandchild.
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"SASKATCHEWAN RISING"
Saskatchewan’s Enterprise and Innovation Minister Lyle Stewart will speak to the summit on the transition of the economy from “wheat” to “energy”. He will give an overview of the economy, and discuss the oil and gas industry, and its impact. His remarks will include the potential for growth in the future, new opportunities in oil sands and other unconventional methods for oil and gas recovery. He will talk about new technology: the research at the Petroleum Technology Research Centre and the CO2 capture projects. Other topics include biofuels, and the uranium industry – today and in the future.
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Dr. Mike Percy
Stanley A. Milner Professor and Dean, University of Alberta School of Business
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 Dr. Michael Percy received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Victoria and his Master of Arts (Economics) and Doctoral degree (Economics) from Queen's University.
Dr. Percy was appointed dean of the University of Alberta School of Business in July 1997. He is the author and co-author of four books and numerous articles on public policy, international trade and economic development. Dr. Percy has served on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Economics and also Forest Science and has been an active commentator on current public policy issues. He is also active as a guest speaker and has taught in a number of professional development programs.
Dr. Percy serves on numerous boards including EPCOR, Matrikon, Timber Investments Ltd., GovernanceGlobal Corporation, Alberta Life Sciences Institute and more recently The Van Horne Institute and K-Bro Linen Systems Inc.
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Energy Policy Landscape: What Energy Service Firms Need to Know
Dr Michael Percy is an active commentator on policy issues and an advisor to the Provincial government on energy policy. His talk will focus on key policy issues that currently face the Alberta industry and their implications for firms in the oil services sector.
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Alex Tagliani
Champ Car Driver
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With 5 poles and 11 podiums, the experienced and talented "Tag" is known for his consistency as a driver, his speed in qualifying, and his technical ability on car setup.
After running his qualifying race on the Rexall Edmonton Indy track, Alex will join us at the Energy Services Summit on Thursday evening. Alex is an entertaining motivational speaker who brings lessons on teamwork, execution, and success from the world of high-performance racing and how those lessons apply to any business. He'll also share (and show) some of the incredible facts, figures, technology, and science involved in racing an 800-horsepower, million-dollar racing machine at speeds topping 320 km/hr!
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There is no "I" in Team
Race day: Thousands of cheering people; racing fans with team shirts and hats, children with painted faces waving flags. The cars speed past, racing, battling for position. The checkered flag falls, the fans cheer, balloons are released and the winning driver celebrates by smoking tires in an exhibit of donuts. As the driver steps up to receive the glory, it is the hard work and dedication of the team behind him, not the podium beneath his feet that gives support enough to grasp the winner’s trophy!
Looking beyond the “I” - the “driver” is important in any team. Building a strong team is the key to success.
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