This event was the first of its kind at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and featured distinguished speakers from across the globe. It provided opportunities to meet with the experts and make connections with like-minded innovators from academia, industry, funding and international agencies. It proved to be an exciting day of research, panel presentations, discussion and more.
The purpose of the event was to advance our understanding of the role of geothermal technologies in providing decarbonized energy to Canadian communities, particularly those in remote and cooler climates. The Symposium brought together technology developers and innovators, leading researchers and entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and policymakers to help shape a vision of geothermal energy integration into Canada’s energy future.
Panel topics Included:
- Overcoming R&D Challenges for Geothermal Energy: Navigating Convolutions of Technical, Social, and Political Paradigm Shifts of the 21stÌý°ä±ð²Ô³Ù³Ü°ù²â
- The Future of Geothermal Energy in Canada: Technology Roadmap for Geothermal Heat and Power
- Science, Technology and Innovation Strategies: Management and Mobilization of Financial Resources for Geothermal Technology Development
- Technical and Economic Considerations: An Overview of the Global Market
Agenda
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8:00 am – 9:00 amÌý |
Coffee and NetworkingÌý |
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9:00 am – 9:30 amÌý |
Welcoming RemarksÌýCharmaine Dean, Vice President, ResearchÌýProfessor, Statistics & Actuarial Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý |
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9:30 am – 11:00 amÌý |
Panel 1 (Academic)Overcoming R&D challenges for Geothermal Energy: Ìý Moderator:Ìý Robert Gracie, Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý Panelists:Ìý ‘Geothermal Energy Storage’ - Maurice Dusseault, Professor, Engineering Geology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý 'Applications of Thermal Piles and Energy Efficiency of Basements' - Pooneh Maghoul, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, University of ManitobaÌý 'Geothermal Heating Options for Cold Northern Canada' - Jasmin Raymond, Professor, Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre, INRS (Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique), Université du QuébecÌý |
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11:00 am – 11:15 amÌý |
BreakÌý |
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11:15 am – 12:45 pmÌý |
Panel 2 (International)Technical and Economic Considerations: An Overview of the Global Market Ìý Moderator:Ìý Drew Knight, Director, Global Alliances, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý Panelists:Ìý 'Geothermal Development in Europe and Corresponding Scientific Concepts' - Thomas Kohl, Professor & Division Leader, Institute of Applied Geosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), GermanyÌý 'The U.K Geothermal Proposition' - Joe Howe, Executive Director & Professor, the Thornton Energy Institute, University of Chester, United KingdomÌý 'Geothermal Development in Iceland' - MarÃa SigrÃður Guðjónsdóttir, Professor & Head, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering; Leader, the Geothermal Group, Reykjavik University, Iceland Ìý 'Making EGS Work' - John McLennan, USTAR Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of Utah; Senior Research Scientist, Energy & Geoscience Center, University of Utah, United States |
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12:45 pm – 1:45 pmÌý |
LunchÌý |
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1:45 pm – 2:15 pmÌý |
Luncheon Key Note SpeakerÌýMurat Basarir, Manager, Business Development, CoPowerÌý |
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2:15 pm – 3:45 pmÌý |
Panel 3 (Industry)The Future of Geothermal Energy in Canada: ÌýTechnology Roadmap for Geothermal Heat and PowerÌý |
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3:45 pm – 4:00 pmÌý |
BreakÌý |
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pmÌý |
Panel 4 (Funding Agencies)Science, Technology and Innovation Strategies: Management and Mobilization of Financial Resources for Geothermal Technology DevelopmentÌý |
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5:30 pm – 5:45 pmÌý |
Closing RemarksÌýAnn Lin, Vice President, Corporate Development & Corporate Secretary, Changfeng Energy Inc.Ìý |
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5:45 pm – 7:00 pmÌý |
ReceptionÌýStudent Posters, Networking & Industry-Academic CollaborationÌý |