CONNECT WITH PEERS

Networking with CEEA

We connect industry executives and their partners through various business and networking events throughout the year.
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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.

Date: Thursday February 20, 2025

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.

Last year's Boomers event featured keynote speaker Vaclav Smil.

Check back for Beyond Boomers 2025 registration & keynote speaker.

Speaker(s):

TBA

Date: Wednesday April 9, 2025

Location: Petroleum Club, Calgary

CEEA is very pleased to host a special lunch event geared for women in our industry. This powerful open dialogue, is geared to provide insight into leadership, drive and what it takes to succeed in today’s energy industry.

Last year's event featured keynote speaker Danielle Smith.

Check back for registration.

Speaker(s):

TBA

Theme: Wild Frontier

Date: Thursday August 21 to Sunday August 24, 2025

Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff

CEEA 74 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!

Our Energy Business Forum is a not to miss event, check back for 2025 registration.

Speaker(s):

TBA
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
Women in Energy luncheon
CEEA 74 - Energy Business Forum
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.
CEEA 73
August 2024
Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Former Prime Minister of Canada
CEEA 73
August 2024
Danielle Smith
Danielle Smith
Premier of Alberta
CEEA 73
August 2024
Blaine Higgs
Blaine Higgs
Premier of New Brunswick
CEEA 73
August 2024
Andrew Furey
Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Mid Year Update
April 2024
Dr. Scott Tinker
Dr. Scott Tinker
Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Beyond Boomers
February 2024
Vaclav Smil
Vaclav Smil
Scientist & Policy Analyst, Keynote Speaker
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2023
Greg McLean
Greg McLean
M.P. Calgary Centre
Banff Energy Business Forum
August 2023
Brian Jean
Brian Jean
Alberta Minister of Energy & Minerals
Mid-Year update
April 2023
Jeff Tonken
Jeff Tonken
CEO & Chairman of the Board, Birchcliff Energy Ltd., Panelist
Mid-Year update
April 2023
Dale Swampy
Dale Swampy
President, National Coalition of Chiefs, Panelist
Mid-Year update
April 2023
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
Vice President, Natural Gas Transmission, Enbridge, Panelist
Mid Year update
April 2023
Bjorn Lomborg
Bjorn Lomborg
Author & President, Copenhagen Consensus, Keynote Speaker
March 2023
Jennifer Turner
Jennifer Turner
Consultant and Board Director, Canadian Heavy Oil Association
Banff Energy Business Forum
February 2023
Alex Epstein
Alex Epstein
American Author, Keynote Speaker
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 15, 2025

Location: BMO Centre, 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.

The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs.

Date: Saturday June 19, 2025

Location: TBA

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 this event.

The Fairmont Hotel in Banff Springs.

Date: Friday August 22 to Sunday August 24, 2025

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.

20 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.

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

9 Apr
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Women in Energy Lunch is geared to provide insight into leadership, drive and what it takes to succeed in today’s energy industry.

19 Jun
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4 Horse Cup Golf Tournament allows members to bring guests to introduce their industry colleagues to our organization.

21 Aug
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24 Aug

CEEA 74 is a multi-day conference held in Banff featuring our Energy Business Forum and CEEA Connects weekend.