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David SchickVice President, Western Canada, Innovation and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Fuels Association

Dave is Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Innovation and Western Canada at the Canadian Fuels Association (CFA). CFA’s members represent the downstream energy sector. His role includes policy development and government relations at the federal, provincial and local levels. CFA members provide approximately 95% of Canada’s transportation fuels including both conventional and renewable fuels.

Dave has been in the downstream energy business for over 30 years. Since 2007, his roles have focused on public affairs, climate change policies and low-carbon business strategy, seeking to balance the needs of a strong economy and affordable, reliable energy while improving environmental outcomes.

He is chair of the B.C. Bioenergy Network, the Cleaner Fuels Theme Lead for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) and on the advisory board of UBC’s Clean Energy Research Centre. Dave holds degrees in Economics and Sociology from the University of Victoria.

Don RobertsPresident & CEO, Nawitka Capital Advisors Ltd

President & CEO of Nawitka Capital Advisors Ltd, an investment banking and advisory boutique focused on creating a circular economy. Don has over 40 years’ experience in the financial services sector. Prior to starting Nawitka in 2013, Mr. Roberts was a Vice-Chair of Wholesale Banking, and Managing Director in Investment Banking with CIBC World Markets Inc. In this position, he founded and led the Bank’s cross-functional Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Team. Don has graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and University of California at Berkeley, and currently sits on the boards of two advanced biofuels companies.

Fred GhatalaPresident, Advanced Biofuels Canada

Ian ThomsonPast President, Advanced Biofuels Canada

Johannes DunnHead of Commercial and Compliance, Greenergy

Katie SullivanManaging Director, IETA

For 20 years, Katie’s been a trusted leader and facilitator on market solutions to tackle climate change and drive clean private capital at scale. She leads global policy and strategy on behalf of IETA’s 350+ multi-sector business members across the Americas and globally. Recently, Katie led the expansion of IETA’s presence across multiple emerging geographies (LATAM, MENA, Asia Pacific) and cross-cutting market formation activities (digital, aviation, CDR CCUS etc.). She currently sits on the Board of the Climate Action Reserve (CAR) along with several Advisory Groups, including Canada’s Commission on Carbon Competitiveness and the Canadian Climate Institute, and is a member of Osgoode Hall Law School’s Faculty. Prior to IETA, Katie worked at ICF International.