Canada's National CCUS Convention

September 23-25, 2025
Edmonton Convention Centre | Edmonton, Alberta

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Canada's National CCUS Convention

September 23-25, 2025
Edmonton Convention Centre | Edmonton, Alberta

2025 Strategic Program

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Wednesday 24 September 2025

08:00 09:30

Delegate Breakfast

09:30 09:45

Welcome and Opening Remarks

09:45 10:00

Executive Interview: Decarbonizing Canada’s Energy Industry – Unlocking CCUS Potential.

This opening executive interview will uncover the strategies, challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of decarbonization through CCUS.

  • Where does the global CCUS market stand today and what untapped opportunities can drive growth?
  • Taking a deep dive into the regulatory conditions for securing project approval, what will it take to reach Final Investment Decision (FID), on budget and at pace?
  • With government support in focus, how can advocacy unlock funding, align policy and accelerate CCS projects?

10:00 10:45

Panel: Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty: Unlocking Growth, Trade and Investment Opportunities

In a global environment where uncertainty is the only certainty, this panel will explore how industry can stay ahead, secure investment and build resilient trade partnerships – turning uncertainty into opportunity.

  • Let’s decode the uncertainty by breaking down the latest geopolitical events and their impact on trade
  • Discover strategies for aligning key industry priorities and discuss how to secure business certainty
  • Gain insider insights on strategies for strengthening global ties and cross-border partnership that withstand market volatility

10:45 11:00

Fireside Chat: CCS Under the Emissions Cap: Navigating Policy & Market Solutions

Explore how Canada’s emissions cap is shaping the future of CCS in a candid discussion that unpacks the challenges and opportunities ahead, for industry, investment and the wider energy economy.

  • Considering the road ahead, how will the emissions cap impact project viability and industry growth
  • What strategic actions must business leaders and policymakers do now to ensure that CCS can thrive?

11:00 11:30

Coffee Break and Exhibition Visit

11:30 11:45

Keynote Address: Unlocking Investment and Scaling Carbon Capture in a Global Market

Carbon capture is at a tipping point, but what will it take to accelerate investment and scale projects worldwide? This keynote will deliver an exclusive look at the financial and infrastructure strategies driving the future of CCS.

  • Deep-dive into the strategic investments critical for success for launching CCS projects
  • Explore key developments needed to boost and fast-track the global CCS economy
  • Gain expert insights into seizing market and expansion opportunities

11:45 12:30

Special Session

This special session unveils the projects, innovations, and breakthroughs driving success; showcasing how Canada is paving the way for global carbon management solutions.

12:30 12:30

Close of Day 1 Plenary & Sponsor Lunch Remarks

12:30 14:00

Lunch & Exhibition Visit

08:00 09:00

Delegate Breakfast

09:00 09:15

Opening Remarks

09:15 09:30

Fireside Chat: Scaling Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies for a Sustainable Future

As the world edges closer to the 1.5°C threshold, Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is no longer optional: it’s essential. More than just capture, CDR is about permanent removal to reverse emissions and drive real climate impact. So, what will it take to supercharge CDR deployment?

  • Hear top executives unpack the challenges, breakthroughs, and next steps in scaling CDR technologies, ensuring they can be deployed efficiently, affordably, and at speed.

09:30 10:15

Scaling Data Centre Decarbonization through CCUS

While CCS is emerging as a central solution to decarbonization, questions around how can it be deployed efficiently, competitively, and at scale prevail. With rising demand for data centres, this session explores how CCUS technologies are reshaping the sustainability landscape for data infrastructure.

  • Unpack the future of data centre sustainability, with CCS as a competitive advantage, enabling cost-effective, scalable decarbonization
  • Explore market mechanisms and innovations that ensure efficient, reliable, and low-carbon power for data infrastructure
  • Discuss how data centres are integrating CCUS into next-gen infrastructure, and the real-world strategies for making carbon capture a core component of digital expansion

10:15 11:00

Nordic Panel: Cross-Border Innovation for a Resilient Energy Future

The Nordic region is setting the benchmark for collaborative, future-ready energy systems, so what lessons can Canada take from their success? This panel dives deep into cross-border value chains, strategic innovation, and policy frameworks that can strengthen the energy transition in a complex global landscape.

  • Discover how Nordic collaboration is overcoming domestic and international challenges to create
  • scalable solutions
    Take away actionable strategies for Canada with insights from proven Nordic energy, policy and collaboration models
  • Gain expert insights into how international partnerships can drive competitiveness and long-term energy security

11:00 11:30

Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit

11:30 11:45

Keynote: Revitalizing Carbon Capture: Strengthening Industry Momentum

Hear executive insights on how CCUS can move beyond pilot projects and into a new era of commercialization and impact.

11:45 12:30

Rising Opportunities in Global Markets: Investment on the Global Stage

As global energy policies shift, the CCUS industry stands at a crossroads, with new challenges and fresh opportunities on the horizon. This session examines the evolving market landscape and how international policies, investments, and partnerships could shape the future of CCUS growth.

  • Analyzing the implications of President Trump’s energy policy and what it means for CCUS expansion and global partnerships - how can international CCUS collaborations drive energy security and accelerate deployment?
  • How are different jurisdictions across Europe and Asia positioning themselves as competitive leaders in the market?
  • Exploring key funding opportunities and what international investors are looking for in the global CCUS sector

12:30 12:30

Close of Day 2 Plenary & Sponsor Lunch Remarks

12:30 14:00

Lunch & Exhibition Visit

17:30 21:30

2025 Carbon Capture Canada Awards

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Roundtable Tracks

The interactive roundtable tracks offer exclusive, deep-dive discussions designed to bring delegates face-to-face with experts, innovators and decision-makers shaping the future of CCUS. These high-impact sessions are your opportunity to engage, solve problems and connect with industry peers on the issues that matter most!

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Track 1

Carbon Markets

14:00 - 15:00

Maximizing Carbon Markets: Unlocking Global Cooperation & Strategic Advantage

Carbon markets are transforming the financial landscape for low-carbon projects, but how do we ensure their global value remains strong? This session dives deep into the forces shaping carbon credit strategies and their future impact.

  • Explore strengthening international cooperation and how global alignment can enhance the integrity and value of carbon credits
  • Navigating Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) by unpacking the implications for commodities and industries facing evolving regulations
  • Beyond compliance, int opportunity: discuss how carbon credits can be leveraged in voluntary markets to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving space

15:00 - 16:00

Can Carbon Credits be ‘Like-for-Like’? Breaking Barriers to Fungibility & Market

As carbon markets evolve, the question of credit fungibility is becoming more urgent; can carbon credits truly be interchangeable across jurisdictions and crediting programs? This interactive session explores the challenges and solutions shaping the future of carbon markets.

  • Discuss how cap-and-trade systems and voluntary carbon markets (VCM) can align for seamless credit transfer
  • Explore the complementary mechanisms that can accelerate CCS project deployment, boost competitiveness and reduce emissions
  • Engage in an expert-led discussion on real-world strategies for building trust, transparency and efficiency in carbon crediting programs

Track 2

Capital & Finance

14:00 - 15:00

Supercharging Canada’s CCS Manufacturing: Breaking Barriers & Scaling Up

With demand for low-carbon solutions rising, tax incentives alone won’t secure long-term success. How can industry and government work together to remove financial roadblocks, streamline regulations, and drive social acceptance?

  • Exploring funding beyond tax credits, explore how the CCS sector can build sustainable momentum through new financing and policy strategies
  • Discuss tackling the regulatory bottlenecks to accelerate manufacturing capabilities, clearing the path for market expansion
  • Engage in solutions-focused conversation around addressing social acceptance and strengthening industry collaboration to drive CCS deployment

15:00 - 16:00

Open for Business: Canada’s Global CCUS Opportunity

Canada’s provinces are a prime jurisdiction for leading the CCUS charge, but unlocking its full potential requires strategic collaboration between industry, government, Indigenous communities, across Canada’s provinces. How can Canada leverage its world-class resource to drive international growth, strengthen market competitiveness and turn its CCUS ambition into real investment opportunities?

  • Gain expert insights into how Canada’s CCUS infrastructure, geological and regulatory landscapes can position Canada as a global hub for carbon capture innovation
  • Discover pan-Canadian strategies for attracting capital, fostering collaboration, and driving CCUS growth at scale

Track 3

Technology

14:00 - 15:00

Toward Economies of Scale for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)

Alberta has all the ingredients for scaling BECCS, so what will it take to unlock its full potential? With the right mix of sustainable forestry operations, geological storage capacity, and industry experience, how can industry and government harness Alberta’s competitive edge to bring BECCS to life at scale?

  • Discussing how the province’s unique assets set the stage for BECCS success
  • Join an insightful exchange on the key strategies for funding and deploying BECCS projects with long-term viability
  • Discover nature-based solutions at work and how can BECCS integrate into broader strategies for emissions reduction and energy resilience?

15:00 - 16:00

Decarbonizing Using Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture Solutions

With demand for data centers, infrastructure and heavy industry soaring, how can businesses choose the most effective carbon capture technologies to reduce emissions without sacrificing growth?

  • Join top innovators and decision-makers for a deep-dive discussion navigating the next era of carbon capture technologies
  • Discuss the strategies for deploying these technologies at scale to meet sustainability goals without disrupting operations
  • Gain insider knowledge of how business leaders are selecting the most viable solutions to save costs and unlock business opportunities

Track 4

AI & Digitalization

14:00 - 15:00

AI-Powered CCUS: A Gamechanger for Industry Growth

AI is revolutionizing the energy sector – and CCUS is no exception. From optimizing storage to reducing risks, AI is unlocking unprecedented operational efficiencies for the sector. This roundtable dives into the transformative power of AI and how it can revitalize the sector.

  • Discover how AI is driving costs and improving efficiencies in CCUS, and how are leading industry players leveraging AI within their business?
  • Exploring strategies to integrate AI into y CCUS operations, gain expert perspectives on turning innovation into tangible industry growth
  • Join a high-impact discussion to uncover how AI can propel CCUS forward

15:00 - 16:00

AI in CCUS: Funding the Next Frontier

This roundtable discussion will focus on how investors and researchers can leverage AI’s full potential to drive CCUS investments, deployment and innovation.

  • Discover how predictive analytics, automation, and AI-driven modeling can unlock new funding opportunities
  • Explore where R&D and venture capital intersect to accelerate AI-driven CCUS technologies, from concept to commercialization
  • Uncover key trends and define AI’s next steps in reshaping the future of CCUS investment and technology

Track 1

Carbon Markets

14:00 - 15:00

Creating Sustainable Global Carbon Markets: Trust, Integrity & Action

A strong, sustainable carbon market requires international alignment, market integrity, and decisive action. What lessons can Canada take from global success stories to strengthen its own carbon trading ecosystem? This interactive roundtable examines the strategies that work, the partnerships that matter, and the actions that drive lasting impact.

  • Gain insights from success stories from around the world and what leading nations are doing to ensure carbon markets remain resilient and effective
  • Discover the power of partnerships and how global collaboration is key to maintaining carbon commodity value, boosting trust, and reinforcing credit integrity
  • Take home actionable next steps on how project developers and investors can strengthen market confidence and bring impactful projects online

Track 2

Capital & Finance

14:00 - 15:00

Cross-border Financing Models for De-risking Investment

Securing strong, sustainable funding is essential for scaling CCUS projects worldwide. But how can international partners collaborate to drive investment and accelerate CCS industry growth?

  • Engage in a meaningful discussion on how global financial markets and policy frameworks can support CCUS expansions
  • Exploring how industry can de-risk investment and how industry is finding solutions for mitigating financial uncertainty and creating scalable, bankable CCUS projects?
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