CONFERENCE
AGENDA

Our program highlights a powerful selection of topics to equip and inspire emerging female leaders. We can’t wait to dive into these topics and hear from these industry leaders!

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Thursday
February 26
2026

  • Katie Smith-Parent, Executive Director, YWE

  • Elder Vera Marie Crowchild

  • Darlene Gates, former CEO, MEG Energy

    Moderator: Katie Smith-Parent, BD, Sustainable Operations, Spartan Controls (& YWE Executive Director)

  • Alex Marchuk, Senior Manager, People Consulting, EY Canada

  • Trevor Mayoh, Principal, Equity Leaders, Next Gen Men

  • Stephanie Uhlich, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, LNG Canada

    Maria Dray, Chief Human Resources Officer, LNG Canada

    Teresa Waddington, Chief HSE Officer & Deputy COO, LNG Canada

    Moderator: Lauren Hurley, HSE Director, Fluor Canada

  • Mirela Hiti, VP, Engineering, Gibson Energy

    Becky Penrice, EVP, Chief Administration Officer, ATCO and Canadian Utilities Ltd.

    Janelle Benson, VP, External Relations and Strategy, Pathways Alliance

    Laura Sayavedra, SVP, Safety, Projects, Chief Administrative Officer, Enbridge

    Moderator: Denika Poppen, Stakeholder Relations Manager, ATCO

  • Christy Elliott, SVP, Sustainability, External Affairs & General Counsel, Keyera

    Meghan Eilers, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Ovintiv

    Sherry Wendt, VP, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer, Cenovus Energy

    Moderator: Ashley White, Partner, Bennett Jones

Friday
February 27
2026

  • Heather Sazdov, VP, Canadian Refining, Cenovus

    Liz Dammann, VP, Production & Capital Operations, Tundra Oil & Gas

    Moderator: Deidre Norman, Development Planning Manager, Imperial

  • Amber Reimer, Human Capital Senior Manager, Culture, Leadership & Learning, Deloitte

    Joann Doyle, Partner, Deloitte

    Mike Procee, Regional Market Lead, Greenhouse Experience Program, Deloitte

  • Katie Rosso, VP, Strategy, Suncor
    Kristin Cerny, VP, Finance, ARC Resources
    Moderator: Nicole Bacsalmasi, Partner, BLG

  • Aaron Foyer, Director of Research and ShiftLab Curator, Orennia
    Carly Johannson, Client Solutions Senior Associate, Orennia
    Julia Mackey, RNG and CCUS Analyst, Orennia

  • Jaci Hingston, Human Resources Manager, WSG Energy Services

    Claire Smith, General Manager, Bird Construction

    Moderator: Shafak Sajid, Engagement Manager, AIOC

  • Kelly Prevost, Chief Operating Officer, Petronas Canada

    Susanne Beaton, VP, People & Culture, TC Energy

    Kristi Cawthorn, President & CEO, Startec

    Moderator: Katie Smith-Parent, BD, Sustainable Operations, Spartan Controls (& YWE Executive Director)

  • Katie Smith-Parent, Executive Director, YWE