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Canadian Geothermal Summit, Edmonton, Alberta – 9-10 Sep. 2020

Canadian Geothermal Summit, Edmonton, Alberta – 9-10 Sep. 2020 View over Edmonton, Alberta/ Canada (source: flickr/ mastermaq, creative commons)
Carlo Cariaga 4 Dec 2019

Taking place on September 9 to 10, 2020, the Canadian Geothermal Summit is currently soliciting for participation from both the public and private sectors of the industry

The Canadian Geothermal Summit 2020 will be taking place on September 9 – 10, 2020 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.This conference is a two-day international multidisciplinary meeting dedicated to sharing knowledge into the development of geothermal resources in Canada and the export of Canadian geothermal expertise to global markets.

Topics will include: western sedimentary basin geology, modeling of geothermal resources and energy flow, environmental and energy regulation, enhancing conversions of oil and gas wells, support of entrepreneurs to create a value-added industry, economics of oil well conversions, royalty structure, reclamation and remediation and working with first nations communities, and other landowners.

The organizers are currently soliciting participation from both the public and private sectors including government officials, oil and gas industry, geothermal developers, consultants, academics and non-government agencies.

Why Sponsor the Canadian Geothermal Summit 2020?

  • Access to the latest geothermal development research and industry project updates.
  • We will address the practical, technical, regulatory and economic issues related to the commercialization of Canada’s vast geothermal resources.
  • Participants will have the opportunities to learn about cutting edge geothermal production technology, cost and risk-reducing practices, ongoing regulatory development, state of the art research and development related to geothermal development and the role of free prior and informed consent among first nations partners.
  • We will share knowledge about the development of geothermal resources in Canada and the export of Canadian geothermal expertise to global markets. Topics will include: western sedimentary basin geology, modeling of geothermal resources and energy flow, environmental and energy regulation, enhancing conversions of oil and gas wells, support of entrepreneurs to create a value-added industry, economics of oil well conversions, royalty structure, reclamation and remediation and working with first nations communities, and other landowners.

Key Dates:

  • Registration opens: January 15, 2020
  • Abstracts submission open: January 15, 2020
  • Deadline for submission of abstracts : May 1, 2020
  • Notification of abstract acceptance : May 15, 2020
  • Volunteer application end date : July 31, 2020
  • Sponsorship deadline: August 1, 2020
  • Registration sales end: September 1, 2020

Source: Canadian Geothermal Summit website