Keynote Speakers


Marvin Romanow
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Nexen Inc.
and Canada's CFO of the Year 2007
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 9:15am - 10:00am

 

Canada's Energy Future

Marvin will discuss a wide ranging presentation on the state of Canada's and the world's energy markets.  He will cover the drivers behind recent increases in energy prices and provide a perspective on what the future may hold.  He will also touch on carbon emissions, as well as financing and hedging strategies.  There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of his presentation.

Jim Carter
Past President and Chief Operating Officer, Syncrude Canada
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 10:00am - 10:45am

Alberta's Oil Sands: Past, Present and Future Economic Opportunities

The presentation will discuss the Hydrocarbon potential of Alberta’s massive Oilsands deposits, the development that has occurred thus far and what is contemplated. It will also address the economic impact to Alberta and Canada and will address infrastructure and environmental challenges and the good work that is being done to overcome these.

Larry Pollock
President & CEO, Canadian Western Bank & Trust
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Strategy for Success – the Canadian Western Bank Story

Larry Pollock, President & CEO of Canadian Western Bank for almost 20 years will discuss the strategy that has led to the unprecedented success of this western Canadian Schedule 1 bank. Growing organically as well as by acquisition the bank has become a significant presence in the western Canadian market.  Larry will tell the CWB story.

Maureen Kempston Darkes
Group Vice-President, and President Latin America, Africa and Middle East, General Motors
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 9:00am - 9:45am

Canadian Star Comes Home

Maureen’s presentation will provide and overview of the following

Doug Proll
Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 9:45am - 10:30am

Managing Risks and Expectations – An Alberta Oil Sands Development

This presentation will focus on understanding the risks associated with a major Oil Sands development project, mitigating those risks and managing the expectations of management and the board, banks, credit markets and the financial markets from project inception through execution. This session will also explore the importance of corporate culture, of having a defined plan and the necessity of an evolving strategy to meet the expectations of other key stakeholders.

Carolyn Hursh
Chair, James Richardson & Sons
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm

The Story of a Pioneering Spirit