About the Summit
The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) and Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) are partners bringing together leaders in energy efficiency and building innovation for the province’s largest conference dedicated to advancing the adoption of energy efficiency and innovative solutions to reduce the carbon impact of our built environment.
The conference builds momentum on successful past multi-day conferences since 2018 by the AEEA as well as information-rich webinars hosted by SSRIA and a joint conference from 2022 - 2024. These events offered attendees a forum to collaborate, learn, network, and receive insight into the latest trends in energy efficiency deployment and innovative technology, products, and processes for buildings of all types.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and make a positive impact on the environment. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to drive change in the energy sector. See you there!
Event Agenda
Explore our carefully curated schedule designed to maximize learning and networking opportunities.
Day - 01 Tuesday-Apr 28
April 28, 2026 03:00 pm
Pre-Summit Tour: Avalon Homes in Seton
Join us to tour and learn about this newly constructed affordable, high performance rental housing option that showcases modular construction.
April 28, 2026 03:00 pm
Pre-Summit Tour: Glenbow Museum
Get a sneak peek at the newly renovated Glenbow Museum and learn how sustainability and resiliency played a role in the reimagination of this 50 year old building!
April 28, 2026 05:00 pm
Pre-Summit Networking
Join us for some pre-event networking at CRAFT Beer Market! Located at 345 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A5, Canada
Day - 02 Wednesday-Apr 29
April 29, 2026 07:30 am
Registration Opens
April 29, 2026 08:30 am
Welcome + Opening Plenary
April 29, 2026 09:20 am
Break
April 29, 2026 09:40 am
Demonstrating Utility Demand Side Management in Alberta: Enabling Buildings as Grid Resources
Leanne Kubiseski
Manager, Emerging Customer Solution, FortisAlberta
Leanne Kubiseski
Manager, Emerging Customer Solution, FortisAlberta
Lee Wood
CLEAResult Canada, Director, Energy Transition Programs
Lee Wood
CLEAResult Canada, Director, Energy Transition Programs
Mitch Hassett
Sales Manager, Energy Partnerships, ecobee
Mitch Hassett
Sales Manager, Energy Partnerships, ecobee
April 29, 2026 09:40 am
Buildable by Design: Community-Driven Pathways to Real Retrofits
Tayber Yastremski
President, Sustainable Projects Group
Tayber Yastremski
President, Sustainable Projects Group
Adam Travato
Principal, Simplify Energy Consultants
Adam Travato
Principal, Simplify Energy Consultants
Dan Martel
Leader, Four Winds & Associates
Dan Martel
Leader, Four Winds & Associates
Mary Pupo
Energy & Sustainability Manager, Otipemisiwak Metis Government
Mary Pupo
Energy & Sustainability Manager, Otipemisiwak Metis Government
April 29, 2026 09:40 am
Climate Resilience in Action: Future-Proofing Public Buildings
Cheryl Perdomo
VP CARMS, Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc.
Cheryl Perdomo
VP CARMS, Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc.
Shafraaz Kaba
Senior Project Manager, Stok
Shafraaz Kaba
Senior Project Manager, Stok
April 29, 2026 10:40 am
Break
April 29, 2026 11:00 am
Demand Flexibility and Grid Interactive Buildings
Tanner Bahrend
VP Strategic Growth, Edgecom Energy
Tanner Bahrend
VP Strategic Growth, Edgecom Energy
Brent Harris
Founder and COO, Eguana Technologies
Brent Harris
Founder and COO, Eguana Technologies
April 29, 2026 11:00 am
Commercial Retrofit Case Studies: From Buy-In to Performance
Nick Kendrick
Business Development Manager, Ecopilot AI
Nick Kendrick
Business Development Manager, Ecopilot AI
Chris Barry
Senior Energy Manager, Colliers
Chris Barry
Senior Energy Manager, Colliers
April 29, 2026 11:00 am
Reducing Energy Burdens within Affordable Housing and the Rental Market
Luke Ferdinands
CEO, Catalys
Luke Ferdinands
CEO, Catalys
Chris Slater
COO, Onward Homes
Chris Slater
COO, Onward Homes
April 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Lunch
April 29, 2026 01:00 pm
Lunch Plenary & Table Talk Previews
April 29, 2026 01:40 pm
Applying AI - Turning Building Data into Decarbonization Results
Sheida Shahi
Founder and CEO, Adaptis
Sheida Shahi
Founder and CEO, Adaptis
April 29, 2026 01:40 pm
Table Talks
Katarzyna Gajewska
Senior Building Sustainability and Performance Consultant, WSP
Katarzyna Gajewska
Senior Building Sustainability and Performance Consultant, WSP
Hailey Walker
Founder & Principal Consultant, Echoroot Growth Consulting
Hailey Walker
Founder & Principal Consultant, Echoroot Growth Consulting
Michael Driedger
Principal, MCW Consultants
Michael Driedger
Principal, MCW Consultants
Mariam Djalili
Architect, Reimagine Architects
Mariam Djalili
Architect, Reimagine Architects
April 29, 2026 01:40 pm
Training for Transformation: Developing the Skills Needed for Deep Energy Retrofits and Zero-Carbon Buildings
Amy Spark
Alberta Ecotrust
Amy Spark
Alberta Ecotrust
Shafraaz Kaba
Senior Project Manager, Stok
Shafraaz Kaba
Senior Project Manager, Stok
April 29, 2026 02:40 pm
Break
April 29, 2026 03:00 pm
New Builds: What data tells us about the current performance and cost
Joe Henke
Program Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust - ENBIX
Joe Henke
Program Specialist, Alberta Ecotrust - ENBIX
April 29, 2026 03:00 pm
Technology Roundup
Ozair Khan
Senior Engineer, Grid Transformation with EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.
Ozair Khan
Senior Engineer, Grid Transformation with EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.
Alex Hill
Partner, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors
Alex Hill
Partner, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors
Mike Roppelt
CEO, GSS Integrated Energy Ltd.
Mike Roppelt
CEO, GSS Integrated Energy Ltd.
April 29, 2026 03:00 pm
Deep Energy Retrofits: Making the Business Case
Michelle Hauer
Program Specialist, Retrofit Accelerator Coach, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Michelle Hauer
Program Specialist, Retrofit Accelerator Coach, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Tayber Yastremski
President, Sustainable Projects Group
Tayber Yastremski
President, Sustainable Projects Group
Sponsorship
Thank you to our 2026 Partners
We're proud to partner with these industry-leading organizations to bring you the best event experience.
Platinum
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Created in 1991 under the Real Estate Act, the Alberta Real Estate Foundation is a nonprofit grantmaking organization that supports and strengthens Alberta's real estate industry and benefits Albertans. Through strategic investments, we fund projects across a diverse range of initiatives designed to bolster the work of the industry, government, and our land and built environments. Since our inception, we’ve invested over $32 million to 826 initiatives across our province.
Gold
FortisAlberta
FortisAlberta is an electricity distribution utility dedicated to delivering safe and reliable electricity to the homes, farms and businesses of more than half a million customers in central and southern Alberta. We own and operate approximately 133,000 kilometres of power line and more than 1.1 million power poles, representing approximately 60 per cent of Alberta’s electric distribution network. Our company operates in more than 240 communities and employs over 1,300 Albertans.
Bronze
Green Sky Sustainability Consulting
Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc. (Green Sky) was founded in Vancouver, BC by Nelson Lee, P.Eng., CC-P®. This small business is a bespoke consultancy that advises companies and organizations on strategy and decision-making that results in clear and ethical choices with climate action in mind. Green Sky provides climate change mitigation, adaptation, and related sustainability services. This means energy audits, energy assessments, decarbonizing via energy efficiency, energy retrofits and renewable energy opportunities, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verifications for reports and offset projects, GHG quantification and carbon foot printing, Lift Cycle Assessments, Offset project development, and more. Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc. operates as a fully remote organization with staff located across Canada. Our energy audit team includes personnel based in Calgary and Vancouver, ensuring regional coverage and expertise.
Posterity Group
Posterity Group helps energy planners assess opportunities and risks associated with the energy transition. Powered by our Navigator software, our team of experts analyzes how policy, new technologies, and economics influence energy needs. Navigator is a trusted solution for North America’s major utilities. It is used to conduct long-term forecasting and integrated resource planning, energy transition scenario analysis, and achievable potential studies. We work with our clients to provide the data, software, and guidance they need to plan our future energy systems.
Owens Corning
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our virtual event platform, registration process, and more.
The Summit is being held at The Hudson, 200 8 Ave SW 6th floor, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B5
No, but there's parking nearby.
This is an in-person event only.
Yes there a limited number, please email us directly for more information at romina@sparkeventcollective.com
No, unfortunately tickets must be purchased in advance.
Yes, please email us directly for more information at romina@sparkeventcollective.com
Yes. Light bites will be made available at the Pre-Summit Reception as well as breakfast, break and lunch will be provided at the Summit.
Yes, this is a conference please dress in business/business casual wear.
You can contact our Event Manager Romina at romina@sparkeventcollective.com
