CONNECT WITH PEERS

Networking with CEEA

We connect industry executives and their partners through various business and networking events throughout the year.
Office workers laughing and smiling with each other.

CONNECTING OUR MEMBERS

As the premier business association for energy executives, we value connection and collaboration as a significant contributor to the professional, personal and collective growth of our members and industry.
Our business events held throughout the year provide our members with the opportunity to connect and share ideas with others in the industry, helping to further their own individual businesses and the industry as a whole.
YEARLY EVENTS

Business Events

CEEA runs a number of business events throughout the year, providing our members and others with opportunities to connect with other industry executives and friends to talk business.

Theme:   Energizing Canada's Next Generation

Date: Thursday February 22, 2024

Location: Petroleum Club, Calgary

Beyond Boomers brings together industry leaders and young professionals to connect and foster the growth of the next generation of energy professionals. This event is great for those without a CEEA membership to attend and be in the room with a number of industry executives.

This years Boomers event will feature keynote speaker Vaclav Smil.

Check back for additional speaker announcements.

Speaker(s):

Coming soon!

Vaclav Smil

Scientist & Policy Analyst, Keynote Speaker

Theme:  Energizing Tomorrow

Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024

Location: Petroleum Club, Calgary

Given the fast pace of change within our industry, this event works to keep topics hot and the energy community engaged.

CEEA is excited to welcome the internationally renowned energy expert and public speaker, Dr. Scott Tinker as our keynote speaker.

Speaker(s):

Coming soon!

Dr. Scott Tinker

Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin

Theme: Energizing Tomorrow

Date: Thursday August 22 to Sunday August 25, 2024

Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff

CEEA 73 is a multi-day conference held in Banff, highlighted by the Energy Business Forum on Thursday followed by the optional CEEA Connects weekend featuring networking, golf, cycling and more!

Be sure to check back in the spring for updates on our conference speakers and weekend events.

Speaker(s):

Coming soon!
YEARLY EVENTS

Business Events

CEEA runs a number of business events throughout the year, providing our members and others with opportunities to connect with other industry executives and friends to talk business.
Beyond Boomers
Mid-Year Update
CEEA 73
LOOKING BACK

Past Highlights

Over the years, we've had the opportunity to welcome a number of politicians, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, influencers and industry experts to participate as keynote speakers and panelists at our events.
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2022
Michael Shellenberger
Michael Shellenberger
American author and co-founder of the Breakthrough Institute
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2022
Chris Wright
Chris Wright
Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Liberty Energy
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2022
Sonya Savage
Sonya Savage
Canadian Minister of Environment & Protective Areas. Former Minister of Energy
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2021
Chief Greg Desjarlais
Chief Greg Desjarlais
Chief of Frog Lake First Nation
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2021
Paul Martin
Paul Martin
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2019
Susannah Pierce
Susannah Pierce
President and Country Chair, Shell Canada
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2019
Conrad Black
Conrad Black
Canadian-born British former newspaper publisher, businessman and writer

Networking Events

CEEA networking events throughout the year provide our members and their partners with various opportunities to connect, celebrate and meet face to face.

Date: Saturday March 16, 2024

Location: Hyatt Regency, Calgary

Our annual Governors Charity Ball is a fabulous evening of networking with industry executives and friends and features a 4-course meal and live entertainment.

Please join us for this winter inspired, black-tie evening, as we raise funds for Make-A-Wish Canada and the CEEA Education Fund.

Tickets on sale now!

The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs.

Date: Thursday June 27, 2024

Location: Silver Springs Golf & Country Club, Calgary

Taking place in June in Calgary, this event allows members to bring guests to introduce their industry colleagues to our organization and network with other energy professionals.

Interested in participating? Learn more about becoming a CEEA member to attend these events.

The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs.

Date: Friday August 23 to Sunday August 25, 2024

Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff

CEEA Connects is a weekend of social activities, following our Energy Business Forum, where driven professionals continue important conversations, discuss common challenges and enjoy connecting with other members.

Partners are encouraged to attend and participate as we organize a number of events including a fun one-day Partners Golf Tournament, a Friday costume party and more.

This is a unique invite-only experience where executives and their partners can enjoy a weekend in the mountains while establishing new connections and building life-long friendships.

The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs.

Networking Events

CEEA networking events throughout the year provide our members and their partners with various opportunities to connect, celebrate and meet face to face.

Upcoming Events

Check back for more updates to our calendar of events. Dates subject to change. Become a member today and join us at these powerful gatherings.

22 Feb
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Beyond Boomers brings together industry leaders and young professionals to foster the growth of the next generation of energy professionals.

16 Mar
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Governor's Charity Ball is our annual networking kick off event. Join us for an elegant evening to raise money for our chosen charities.  

3 Apr
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Mid-Year Update focuses on trending topics and was created to keep the energy community engaged.

22 Aug
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25 Aug

CEEA 73 is a multi-day conference held in Banff featuring our Energy Business Forum and CEEA Connects weekend.