Join us at the Deloitte Summit to get the day started! Take this opportunity to meet other professionals involved in the maritime industry.

Presented by the Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate leadership.

Tag: Keynote Presentation

Speakers:
Amelie Desrochers, Cleantech Group

During this session, Amelie will examine the progress of the global energy transition on a national and international scale over the past twelve months. Amelie will highlight changes that impact our industry directly and indirectly and discuss consequential trickle-down effects.

Tag: Industry Workshop

Moderator:
Elisabeth Charmley, BC Ministry of Transportation

Speakers:
Neil Fraser, DNV
Jeffrey Johnson, Transport Canada
Michael Manhas, Norton Rose Fulbright

As the global energy transition unfolds, policy and regulations are needed to lay the groundwork for the successful uptake of alternative fuels and the implementation of new technologies. Speakers in this session will answer questions and discuss how the policy landscape is changing to adapt to a changing world.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Arvind Ramkrishnan, Deloitte

Speakers:
Paul Blomerus, Clear Seas
David Fujimoto, Port of Seattle
Sabina Russel, HTEC

The only way to achieve zero emissions is through the use of emissions-free fuels, and as a “poly-fuel” future begins to take shape around us, common patterns and practices are beginning to emerge. Speakers in this session will share key learnings and best practices to help accelerate cross-sectoral understanding and uptake of future fuels.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Sarah Buckle, Deloitte

Speakers:
Nicolas Pocard, Ballard,
Maryam Ebrahimian, Corvus
Vasileios Tzelepis, Lloyds Register

The application and implementation of technologies that reduce and eliminate emissions play a key role in helping us get to zero. Speakers in these sessions will engage in active knowledge sharing on specific case studies to help attendees gain an understanding of what zero-emissions technology deployment looks like for the maritime sector.

Tag: Industry Talks

Moderator:
Juvarya Veltkamp, C40 Green Ports Forum

Speakers:
Andrea MacLeod, Port of Vancouver
Alex Adams, Port of Seattle
Jason Scherr, Port of Prince Rupert

Ports are vital to the global economy, facilitating trade and supporting the movement of nearly every single item we use in our daily lives. Today, ports are taking on an even more critical role in the global energy transition, becoming key players in the clean fuel supply chain. As drivers of economic growth, ports are now stepping up as convenors, facilitators, and catalysts in the transition to zero emissions, helping to unlock the economic benefits of a cleaner, more resilient future. Ports are not just adapting to this transition; they are driving it.

This panel will explore how ports are shaping the future of clean energy, from partnering with industry to move the dial on clean fuels, to leveraging novel funding mechanisms to unlock climate finance, and convening stakeholders to trial cutting-edge solutions.

Tag: Industry Talk

Moderator:
Brittney Blokker, Green Marine

Speakers:
Daryl Lawes, Seaspan
Anna Garcia, WinGD
Charlene Ponto, Port of Vancouver

In this session, speakers will explore how the maritime industry can effectively incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations into its decarbonization strategies. Discussions will focus on actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into operations and addressing ESG-related challenges and opportunities.

Tag: Industry Talk

Moderator:
Craig Walter, Deloitte

Speakers:
Nicolas Jimenez, BC Ferries
John Casola, Canada Infrastructure Bank
Basma Majerbi, UVic Impact Investment Hub

The world is accelerating away from the fossil fuel era. Investment plays a key role in advancing innovation, broad-scale implementation and de-risking the fuels and technology needed to get to zero. In this session, speakers will discuss sustainable finance practices such as green loans, renewable energy equity financing, and carbon credits.

The Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate team will conclude the day with closing remarks, reflecting on the day’s discussions and looking forward to the future.

Cap off the day with a networking reception with your fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors.