The 11th Annual
National Energy Roundtable conference
Toronto, November 19, 2026
Concert Hall, Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
The 11th annual National Energy Roundtable conference will gather business leaders, innovators and policy makers in Toronto for discussions on: Canada’s energy superpower ambition
In a time of dramatic change, the energy and resource sectors are seen as driver of economic growth, a bulwark against US trade protectionism and a key plank of national sovereignty.
Canada must deliver major projects that replace aging infrastructure and develop the next generation of energy systems, including for export. These will attract foreign capital and pivot the country’s productive capacity to support everything from electrification to energy pipelines.
The Carney government is moving quickly to champion Canada’s economic ambition abroad and build its energy superpower status at home. These ambitions are both expansive and expensive. But building the machinery of an energy superpower will require capital, and lots of it, raising questions about where the money come from and under what conditions.
Updating and expanding the country’s energy infrastructure, generation and production represents an unprecedented opportunity that will require hundreds of billions of dollars of capital deployed. 2026 will reveal if Canada’s major projects push will have the desired impact.
Join the leaders shaping Canada’s energy future at the National Energy Roundtable conference and learn about the exciting advances that can drive Canada’s energy renewal and competitiveness.
The conference will take place in the historic Concert Hall in the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
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Draft Programme*
Concert Hall, Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
– Thursday November 19th, 2026 –
| MC | Jason Langrish, President, The Energy Roundtable | |
| 7:45 am | Registration and breakfast | |
| 8:30 am | Opening remarks | |
| 8:35 am |
Industrial policy, energy security & competitiveness Faced with a decline in competitiveness and investment, Canada’s industrial policy landscape is rapidly evolving. Meeting global energy security needs, participating in international supply chains, and enhancing domestic capacity for power generation, fuels, critical minerals, steel and manufacturing are all now top of the agenda. Panelists will discuss how policy certainty (or lack thereof) is shaping investment decisions and reconciling energy as a tool for public service versus economic development.
Chair: tbc |
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| 9:20 am |
Fireside chat
In conversation with: tbc |
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| 9:45 am |
Energy as a lever for trade diversification For Canadians to thrive in an era of geopolitical instability, Canada must diversify its trading relationships and expand its global market share to unlock a new era of economic growth. Canada has a unique and time-bound opportunity to increase its energy exports. The panel will discuss what investments are required in terms of transmission, pipelines, ports and manufacturing to ensure that Canada can take advantage of this window of opportunity to advance major projects and diversify its economy and trade.
Chair: Martin Ignasiak, Partner & Head of Energy Regulatory Practice, Bennett Jones |
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| 10:20 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:50 am |
Canada’s Investment Moment This discussion will examine how Canadian capital markets are (or are not, and why) mobilizing capital for largescale energy, infrastructure, and energy transition projects. This will include public vs. private capital alignment, the role of institutional investors and what global investors need to see from Canada to deploy at scale.
Chair: Leanne Krawchuk, Partner, Bennett Jones Opening remarks: Johanne Senécal, Vice President, Sustainability, External Relations & Indigenous Affairs, CAPP |
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| 11:25 am |
The infrastructure delivery challenge: From announcements to assets The federal government has prioritized major projects as a pathway to economic growth and resiliance. Yet one year since they formed government, a range of projects remain stalled due to issues around permitting, indigenous consultation, labour, supply chains and cost escalations. The discussion will examine what governments, proponents, and financiers can do differently to advance these major projects and provide case studies of projects that have actually moved forward.
Chair: tbc |
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| 12:10 pm |
Networking lunch with discussion (at 12:50 pm):
Discussion led by: Jason Langrish, President, The Energy Roundtable |
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| 1:30 pm |
Fireside chat
Discussion led by: Speaker tbc |
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| 1:55 pm |
President & Chief Executive panel discussion: Pragmatism over rhetoric A discussion regarding energy trends, challenges, and opportunities from a chief executive perspective. Topics will include investor and stakeholder demands on business models, what “transition” actually looks like in Canada over the next decade, balancing emissions goals with affordability, reliability, and competitiveness, and where Canada has genuine advantages—and where it doesn’t.
Chair: Dr. Lance Mortlock, Managing Partner, Industrials and Energy, EY |
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| 2:35 pm |
Fireside chat
In discussion with: Speaker tbc |
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| 2:55 pm | Networking Break | |
| 3:15 pm |
Nuclear – a progress update Canada has positioned itself to be a major player in global nuclear energy. Large scale nuclear, refurbishments and new builds are either underway or have been announced. Several provinces have either announced, or are exploring, bringing SMRs to their province. Trade missions including developers and suppliers have occurred to countries ranging from Poland to Indonesia to drum up opportunities for the Canadian nuclear sector. The discussion will focus on how can Canada build a robust national nuclear supply chain and export strategy.
Chair: Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner, Sussex Strategy |
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| 4:00 pm |
Electricity, load growth and system readiness Data centres, electrification, AI, and industrial load growth are all driving demand for grid expansion, transmission and impacting regional planning realities. Who will pay for this, who will build it and how fast can the system grow? The session will address these topics, as well as the role of the federal government, utilities, municipalities and Indigenous partners in keeping up with these demands.
Chair: Speaker tbc |
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| 4:40 pm |
Fireside chat: Demand destruction and a new energy order? There is evidence that fossil fuel demand destruction is accelerating globally, transitioning the world from an oil-reliant system to a decentralized, electrified “new energy order.” While by no means geographically universal, the transition is being spurred by geopolitical conflicts that have led to severe supply disruptions, soaring price volatility, and aggressive clean-tech policies, leading nations to prioritize energy independence via renewables, nuclear power, and electrification. The panel will discuss the significant of this shift for Canada and what it means for the broader energy sector in Canada.
Chair: tbc |
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| 5:00 pm | Close by Jason Langrish, President, The Energy Roundtable | |
| 5:10 pm | Networking Reception in SOCO Ballroom foyer (ends at 7:00 pm) |
*Programme is subject to change
FAQ
Delegate fees
Rates to attend the 2026 National Energy Roundtable Conference are $1095 + HST for private sector delegates and $895 + HST for not for profit delegates.
Participation was capped at 550 delegates for this event.
The delegate fee includes access to all conference sessions (includes breakfast, lunch, breaks and networking reception), conference materials and password protected access to to the conference presentations, where relevant, on The Energy Roundtable website following the event. Delegates may also request audio recordings of the conference proceedings at no additional cost.
Table Host
Tables that can accommodate 9-10 delegates are available for purchase. Located in a premium location at the conference, a table offers convenience, flexibility and a 20-25% cost savings on a per delegate basis. Table Hosts will also receive brand recognition on the conference website, in the delegate booklet and on table signage at the event.
For further information on table purchases, please contact: info@energyroundtable.org
Terms
Participation at The National Energy Roundtable is limited to 550 delegates on a first come, first served basis. Cancellations, less a 10% administrative fee, are permitted up to October 19, 2026. After this date, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are transferable at any time and in the event of a cancellation less than 30 days out from the conference, a credit for the full amount of the delegate fee can be issued for a future event.
For questions and enquires please call + 1 416 727 3185 or email: info@energyroundtable.org
Accommodation
Rooms can be booked at fairmont.com. Reservation terms are noted at the time of booking.
You may also contact the Fairmont Royal York hotel directly by calling +1416 320 7816.
Note that a block of rooms is not being held for the event and rooms are subject to availability.
Registration
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