Sessions & Speakers
Networking Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30 - 9:00AM
Wilma Suen is a volunteer on the VMCC's Leadership team and a Senior Research & Market Analytics Leader and Risk & Growth Forecasting Specialist, leading the definition of compliant, sustainable business strategies in global transportation organizations.
Wilma Suen
Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate
Leadership Team
Bryan is a senior executive with more than three decades of experience as a business leader inentrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, and economic development. Bryan is passionate aboutthe economic opportunities afforded by a low-carbon economy.
Bryan Buggey
Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate
Interim Executive Director
Amanda Nahanee offers cultural advising including: facilitating Aboriginal engagement; corporate Aboriginal training for tourism, education, relationship building and cross- cultural relationships; and acting as a liaison for Aboriginal business.
Amanda Nahanee
Traditionelle
Consultant
Setting the Stage: Industry & Market Update
9:00 - 9:30AM
Dan has over two decades of experience working on energy and climate change issues, focused on the interface of policy and politics. He is the Principal of Polaris Strategy + Insight, a strategic advisory firm, an advisor to the Clean Economy Fund and Urban Climate Leadership, and was the board chair of NorthX Climate Tech. He recently completed an independent review of CleanBC, B.C.’s climate plan, for the provincial government.
Dan Woynillowicz
Polaris Strategy + Insight
Principal
Jan is the Decarbonization Business Development Director, DNV Maritime Region Americas, with more than 30 years of experience in the maritime and shipping industry with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. In his current role, he is supporting the ship owners and the industry on decarbonization, alternative fuels, environmental compliance, energy efficiency, and new maritime technologies.
Jan Hagen Andersen
DNV
Business Development Director, Americas
Implementing the IMO Framework in Canada
9:30 - 10:15AM
Bio Coming Soon
Charles Haines
Transport Canada
Ex. Dir. Decarbonization of Air, Rail & Marine
Bio Coming Soon
Patrick Kirchen
University of British Columbia
Associate Professor
Shelley heads the Canadian Shipping and Maritime Law practice group at Norton Rose Fulbright and is a Past President of the Canadian Maritime Law Association. She is recognized by her clients and colleagues as one of the country’s leading maritime lawyers. Her practice encompasses both transactional and litigation aspects of maritime law, including drafting all forms of transportation contracts and handling liability claims, creditor's remedies and marine insurance matters
Shelley Chapelski
Norton Rose Fulbright
Partner
Breakout Sessions
Ports as Clean Energy Hubs
10:45 - 12:00PM | Main Room
Juvarya Veltkamp is a global leader in climate action and sustainable finance with three decades of experience driving transformative change. At C40 Cities, she leads the Green Ports Forum — a worldwide alliance of ports and cities working together to cut emissions, scale clean fuels, and shape the future of climate-aligned trade.
Juvarya Veltkamp
C40 Cities
Senior Advisor, Green Ports Forum
Andrea MacLeod works with her team to lead strategic environmental initiatives focused on air, water, lands, and ecosystems. With expertise in environmental assessment, permitting, and programs, she drives collaborative solutions with industry, government, and First Nations. Andrea oversees multidisciplinary teams and programs that advance environmental stewardship and support the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s long-term business objectives.
Andrea McLeod
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Director, Environment
Andrea MacLeod works with her team to lead strategic environmental initiatives focused on air, water, lands, and ecosystems. With expertise in environmental assessment, permitting, and programs, she drives collaborative solutions with industry, government, and First Nations. Andrea oversees multidisciplinary teams and programs that advance environmental stewardship and support the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s long-term business objectives.
Jason Scherr
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Manager, Environmental Sustainability
The Economic Upsides of Alternative Fuels
10:45 - 12:00PM | Upstairs Room
Arvind is a Director at Deloitte in the Climate & Sustainability practice and leads the Hydrogen pillar under the energy transition practice for Deloitte Canada. Arvind has over 17 years of experience in leading and implementing decarbonization programs and strategies for heavy and medium duty transport, Inland Ferries and International ocean going vessels.
Arvind Ramakrishnan
Deloitte
Dir. Sustainability & Climate Change
Tyler Bryant is the Manager of Climate Action at FortisBC. Tyler leads engagement and initiatives in the energy transition for FortisBC. Tyler brings a multi-faceted background on decarbonization having worked for the International Energy Agency, David Suzuki Foundation and Natural Resources Canada.
Tyler Bryant
FortisBC
Dir. Decarbonization and Sustainability
Fred Ghatala is the President of Advanced Biofuels Canada, a national industry association established to promote the production and use of advanced biofuels in Canada. ABFC members are global leaders in commercial production of advanced biofuels and technology development, with over 35 billion litres of installed annual production capacity worldwide.
Fred Ghatala
Advanced Biofuels Canada
President
Graeme Pitches is Head of Business Development at Consolidated Biofuels, a Vancouver-based producer of B100 biodiesel. Prior to Consolidated, Graeme spent over a decade living and working in Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia with World Fuel Services, where he managed marine fuel supply and logistics across major ports throughout Asia.Graeme Pitches is Head of Business Development at Consolidated Biofuels, a Vancouver-based producer of B100 biodiesel.
Graeme Pitches
Consolidated Biofuels
Head of Business Development
Networking Lunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Breakout Sessions
Achievements & Barriers to Terminal Decarbonization
1:00- 2:15PM | Main Room
M.K is currently the Energy and Sustainability Manager for Global Container Terminals leading their decarbonization and climate action efforts. He has over 15 years of engineering experience in sustainable infrastructure having worked in decarbonization and energy planning for First Nation Communities and landmark projects such as the Kitimat Aluminum smelter, Watts Bar nuclear power plant and the Hanford Waste Nuclear Waste Treatment Plant in the US.
M.K. Anand
GCT
Energy & Sustainability Manager
Daryl Lawes is the Senior Environment Manager at Seaspan, a diverse marine transportation company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With over 5,500 employees, Seaspan operates three large shipyards, tug and barge operations, commercial ferry services, oil and gas transportation, and marine bunkering divisions, including recent launch of Seaspan Energy, a LNG Bunkering and alternative fuels division.
Daryl Lawes
Seaspan
Senior Manager Environment
Nelia Willis is the Sustainability Manager at SSA Marine Canada for the conventional division. With 11 years of industry experience, she has led initiatives such as terminal EV chargers, LED lighting retrofits, and the transition to renewable and biodegradable fluids. Nelia is passionate about green technologies and committed to driving innovation in sustainable terminal operations to shape a low-carbon future for the marine industry.
Nelia Willis
SSA Marine Canada
Sustainability Manger
Bronwyn Pountney leads the company’s decarbonization strategy across its marine terminals. She oversees initiatives in zero-emission equipment deployment, renewable energy integration, and sustainable port operations. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Bronwyn works with industry partners, utilities, and regulators to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon terminals and strengthen DP World’s commitment to achieving net-zero operations by 2050.
Bronwyn Pountney
DP World Canada
Manager, Environmental Sustainability
Innovating Technology for Net-Zero
Case 1 - People Powering Clean Technology
1:00- 2:15PM | Upstairs Room
Darren is a second-generation mariner, with extensive experience as a Captain on ferries in British Columbia’s waters and as a Flag State Inspector on deep-sea freighters. At CIRQL Ferries, he is dedicating his career to decarbonizing the marine industry and introducing innovative, sustainable waterborne transportation solutions to coastal communities.
Darren Pereira
CIRQL Ferries
Chief Operating Officer
For over 20 years, Callum has been leading the renewal of ferry transportation in BC. A naval architect by profession, at CIRQL Ferries he heads the launch of an all-electric people-first commuter ferry service from Downtown Vancouver for 2027.
Callum Campbell
CIRQL Ferries
Founder & CEO
Bio coming soon.
Dan McIntyre
3GA Marine
Vice President
David is a Co-Founder of Artemis Technologies and Managing Director of the company’s North America division based in New York. Prior to moving to the US, David was instrumental in the creation of the Belfast Maritime Consortium, including securing of a £33m grant from UK Research and Innovation’s Strength in Places Fund to develop the company’s transformative eFoiler® technology and launch the world’s first 100% electric foiling commercial vessel.
David Tyler
Artemis Technologies
Managing Director, NA
Case 2 - Programs to Enable fast Tech Adoption
With over 20 years of international experience in managing engineering businesses and projects, Jason brings leadership, technical and commercial aptitude to the team. His experience spans multiple industries including renewable energy, urban development, environmental consulting, mining, and commercial and infrastructure construction.
Jason Goldsworthy
COAST
Executive Director
With a strong background in grant program operations and fund management, Sheila has been instrumental in supporting SMEs driving innovation across diverse sectors, with a focus on climate action and sustainable development.
Sheila Schindel
Innovate BC
Managing Director, Commercialization & IP Programs
Project Manager with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects. Kieran applies his interpersonal skills along with skilled project planning, budgeting, stakeholder communication and team collaboration to achieve organizational and project goals. Holds a degree in Business Management and is passionate about the blue economy and driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in the clean energy space.
Kieran Buggy
COAST
PM, BC Marine Energy & Decarbonization Hub
Kylie is a recognized leader in earth science, innovation, and sustainability, known for her ability to drive impactful change through exceptional communication. Her expertise spans natural resource sectors, with a specialization in mineral exploration and mining, where she has played a pivotal role in strategic storytelling for major companies, national research organizations, media outlets, and not-for-profit organizations.
Kylie Williams
Foresight
Director, Sector Innovation
Future of Electrification
2:15 - 3:15PM
Cory Farquharson supports the Transportation sector for BC Hydro. BC Hydro provides electricity to over 5 million customers across BC but with the Transportation sector representing 40% of the provincial GHG emissions there is a major importance to support our customers move to cleaner fuel sources. Cory is focused on supporting our transit, rail and marine customers with low carbon electrification initiatives from BC Hydro’s Electrification Plan working towards emissions reductions by 930,000t GHGs through studies, implementation, and demonstration applications by the end of 2026.
Cory Farquharson
BC Hydro
Sr. Key Account Manager
Michael Barnard creates indicative 30-year decarbonization roadmaps, from ports and airports to trucking and heavy industry, along with other future projections. A global strategist and author, he translates physics and economics into actionable pathways for electrification, resilience, and competitiveness. His work on maritime propulsion, energy storage, and future-ready infrastructure equips leaders to navigate the transition confidently.
Michael Barnard
TFIE Strategy, Trace Intercept
Chief Strategist, Director
Mike is a senior naval architect and project director who has been with Robert Allan Ltd. for 17 years. Mike’s design projects have been the recipients of International Tug & Salvage’s “Tug of the Year” award for three straight years, with two of the winners being for vessels that call British Columbia home. Recent local highlights include management and design of the fleet of battery electric harbour tugs and dual fuel LNG escort tugs for BC’s HaiSea Marine, SAAM Towage Canada’s two new battery electric tugs for Vancouver, and most recently a pair of dual-fuel methanol escort/rescue tugs for KOTUG Canada.
Mike Phillips
Robert Allan Ltd.
Chief Strategist, Project Manager & Naval Architect
Meaningful Engagement of Communities
2:15 - 3:15PM
Vince specializes in the complex field of community engagement, helping groups and agencies (both domestically and internationally) to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and citizens. He is a seasoned, calm and effective facilitator, speaker and trainer, and brings powerful organizational development skills to a wide range of clients and settings.
Vince Verlaan
Engage For 2030 Consulting Group
Principal
Bio coming soon.
Tom Doran
ILWU Canada
1st Vice President
The Strathcona Residents Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit BC Society that was founded in 1992. Our mission is to promote the health, safety and well-being of residents living in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC. Dan has been chair since 2018.
Dan Jackson
Strathcona Residents Association
Chair
Bio coming soon.
Ryan Daum
Tsawwassen First Nation
Director, Economic Development
Clean Infrastructure: Mobilizing Capital
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
Bio coming soon.
Jeanette Jackson
RBCx
National Director, Cleantech
Stephen serves US and Canadian companies seeking capital and ideas to accelerate their Decarbonization initiatives with a focus on companies leading climate innovation. He holds the CFA Charter, an MBA from the University of Toronto and has deep sectoral experience in capital markets, energy, and credit risk management.
Stephen Uwazota
BMO
Director, Sustainable Banking & Clean Energy
Robin is a board member and advisor focusing on infrastructure, the supply chain, and energy transition. He was CEO of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority from 2009 to 2023 during which time he led the port through a period of unprecedented growth both in investment and in cargo volumes, delivering over $1bn of infrastructure investments and catalyzing $3bn of private-sector investment. Prior to joining the port authority, Robin held a range of senior international business leadership, M&A and strategy roles based in Canada, the UK and Australia.
Robin Silvester
Former CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Board Member and Advisor
Robin is a board member and advisor focusing on infrastructure, the supply chain, and energy transition. He was CEO of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority from 2009 to 2023 during which time he led the port through a period of unprecedented growth both in investment and in cargo volumes, delivering over $1bn of infrastructure investments and catalyzing $3bn of private-sector investment. Prior to joining the port authority, Robin held a range of senior international business leadership, M&A and strategy roles based in Canada, the UK and Australia.
Mark Huang
LongLeaf Studios, LLC
Co-founding Partner
Closing Remarks
4:30 - 5:00PM
Networking Reception
5:00 - 6:00PM
