Plenary and Panel Sessions
Sam Marcuson and Peter Warrian – Plenary Session
VIEW SESSIONDonald R. Sadoway – Plenary Session
VIEW SESSIONBig Ideas Session – Curated Panel
VIEW SESSIONHatch – Curated Panel Session
VIEW SESSIONInsurance and Climate Change – Curated Panel
VIEW SESSIONPlenary Session
Tuesday, August 22, 8:30 – 9:10 | Location: TBD
Presentation title
Abstract coming soon!
Jeff Dahn
Professor Emeritus
Principal Investigator – NSERC/Tesla Canada/Dalhousie Alliance Grant
Dalhousie University
Big Ideas Session
Tuesday, August 22, 13:00 - 14:50 | Location: TBD
Moderator

Nathan Stubina
Sherritt
Speakers

Rachel Bridge,
Li-Cycle
Topic: Recover, Renew, Revolutionize: The New Age of Li-ion Battery Resource Recovery
Curated Panel Session
Wednesday, August 23, 8:00 - 9:10 | Location: Canadian, Convention Level
Decarbonizing the metals and materials industry
This panel will discuss challenges and progress associated with decarbonizing unique metallurgical operations that may not benefit from large scale industrial and external activity as in other hard-to-abate sectors, such as iron and steel.
After discussing their respective decarbonization drivers, panelists will share insights on how their organizations are approaching the decarbonization of metallurgical processes, from planning to implementation.
Finally, our panelists will share lessons learned to date and key actions to accelerate climate action.
Moderator
Gino De Villa
Hatch
Panelist

Renata Cardoso
Electra
Curated Panel Session
Thursday, August 24, 8:00 - 9:10 | Location: Canadian, Convention Level
Risks and Opportunities in the Climate Change era from an Insurance Perspective
Join us for an enlightening session that brings together insurance industry experts to discuss climate risk and its downstream effects on those who rely on insurance capital for their operations. We'll start with a 10-minute refresher on insurance, covering important concepts like policy pricing, claims, and how the global trillion-dollar insurance industry operates.
Next, our discussion with insurance experts will focus on the various risks posed by climate change, illustrated with historical examples to highlight their significance. Finally, we'll provide a comprehensive overview of strategies for mitigating climate risks and capitalizing on opportunities presented by proactive preparation.
Our session aims to help position organizations for long term success by providing valuable insights, including a better understanding of climate risks, practical steps to minimize exposure, and access to contacts and tools for further information. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and prepare your organization for the challenges and opportunities of climate risk.

Moderator
Paul Okrutny
Founder/President, Mitigateway
Panelists

Raul Munoz
Marsh Mining & Natural Resources, SVP