CLIMATETECH 2022
Canadian Climatetech Showcase: What Canada and its Robust Climatetech Ecosystem are Doing to Combat Climate Change
August 25, 2022 3:00 PM | Virtual Event
Join CENE on August 25th at 3pm for an engaging discussion on climate change and the Canadian companies that are making the greatest impact.
The program will be moderated by David Layzell, PhD, FRSC. Dr. Layzell is the Director of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research (CESAR) Initiative at the University of Calgary. From 2008 to 2012, he was the Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE), a cross-Faculty, graduate research and training institute at the University of Calgary. He began his academic career as a Professor of Biology (cross-appointments in the Schools of Environmental Studies and Public Policy) at Queen’s University (Kingston) where he generated over 100 peer reviewed publications, 7 patents and a technology company (Qubit Systems Inc.) before being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Since 1998, he has been instrumental in building national, multi-disciplinary research networks focused on finding climate change solutions, including BIOCAP Canada, Fluxnet Canada, Green Crop Network, GHG Management Network and Carbon Management Canada. David is also Chair of the Committee on Expert Panels for the Royal Society of Canada.
Presenting companies include:
Sam Poirier, Co-founder and CEO
Potential Motors
Potential Motors is an electric vehicle technology company developing advanced control software for the next generation of off-road vehicles. Electric vehicle architecture opens up new opportunities to re-think the experience and capabilities of off-road vehicles. Beyond the improvements from instant torque and quiet operation, Potential Motors is using software to enhance the off-road driving experience and re-organize vehicle architecture for whole new purposes. Potential Motors is based in New Brunswick.
Fabian de La Fuente, CEO
Solaires
Solaires develops novel and cost-effective technology solutions that address compelling market gaps in solar energy harvesting. Solaires is developing the next generation of solar cells made from perovskite which are capable of revolutionizing the way the sun’s energy is converted into electricity and broadening the possible applications for solar technology. Solaires is based in British Columbia.
Jason Hawkins, CEO
Reusables.com
Reusables.com is making it easy and rewarding for businesses and their customers to eliminate plastic waste . Our tracking technology help restaurants, cafes and grocers to easily transition from single-use packaging to reusable packaging, while increasing their customer loyalty.
This event is free and open to the public but you must register to attend. Once registered, you will receive a calendar invitation with a Zoom link.
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