October 21 & 22
NII Advance Technology Campus
THE FUTURE
SECURING
Shaping Canada’s clean energy future, the second-annual Clean Energy Frontier Conference will explore the topics you need to know—both here in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties and beyond.
AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday October 21, 2025 – workshops
12:00 p.m.
Registration
12:45 p.m.
Welcome remarks​​
-
Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
Greetings​​
-
The Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs (video greeting)
1:00 p.m.
Community resiliency in the Clean Energy Frontier region
Explore how we foster deeper collaboration between the clean energy sector and communities in addressing challenges such as housing, mental health, substance use and others.​
-
​Cait MacKinnon, Manager of Programs and Partnerships, Bruce Power Nexus Research Centre, hosted at the Nuclear Innovation Institute
1:45 p.m.
Shaping tomorrow: engaging youth in the region’s workforce future
Join this dynamic discussion that explores how we effectively engage young people in meaningful conversations about the evolving workforce and future job opportunities in our region.
​​
-
Alexa Hughill, recent Public Relations graduate, Conestoga College
-
Olivia Linklater, Innovation Catalyst, Nuclear Promise X
-
Fisher Obillos, Engineering Student, University of Waterloo
Session led by:
-
Michelle Goetz, Manager of Workforce Development, Nuclear Innovation Institute
-
​Phillip Craig, Director of STEM Engagement, Nuclear Innovation Institute
2:30 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
2:45 p.m.
Energizing growth: the economic impact of the proposed Bruce C
Listen in as we examine findings from an upcoming report on how the proposed Bruce C project has the potential to drive significant economic growth and long-term development across the region and beyond.
​
-
Ester Gerassime, Senior Economic Analyst, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
-
Tyler Lively, Program Manager, Business Development and Transformation, Bruce Power
-
Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
Moderated by:
-
Jordan Durrer, Policy and Research Specialist, Nuclear Innovation Institute
4:15 p.m.
DAY 1 CONCLUDES
DAY 2: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – conference
8:30 a.m.
Registration opens
Hot breakfast served
9:00 a.m.
Welcome ​
-
John Peevers, Senior Advisor, Bruce Power
​​
Tea ceremony ​​
-
Caley Doran, Interpretive Program Manager, Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences, Cape Croker Park
​
Greetings ​​
-
The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mining (video greeting)
-
Mayor Ken Craig, Municipality of Kincardine
-
Warden Luke Charbonneau, County of Bruce
9:40 a.m.
Opening remarks from the Nuclear Innovation Institute
​
-
Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
-
James Scongack, NII Board Chair & Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Bruce Power
10:00 a.m.
Special presentation
-
Eric Chassard, President and CEO, Bruce Power
10:30 a.m.
Remarks​​​
-
MPP Tyler Allsopp, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
10:35 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
BREAKOUT SESSION #1
10:50 a.m.
Trends in the isotope sector
Location: The Cortex (main stage)
Hear insights from the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition's Review of regional opportunities—shaping a path forward in the growth of the region's isotope sector​.
​
-
Jennifer Boyadjian, Isotope Expansion Manager at Bruce Power
-
Melody Greaves, Executive Director & VP, Government Relations at the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
-
Karin Stephenson, Director, Nuclear Research and Education Support at McMaster University
-
Moderated by: Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
Workforce trends in the electricity sector
Location: Blue South lecture hall
Dive into human resource and market information in the electricity sector, with tools to guide business planning and development.
​
-
Mark Chapeskie, Vice President of Programs, Electricity Human Resources Canada
BREAKOUT SESSION #2
11:20 a.m.
Fostering an innovative training landscape
Location: The Cortex
(main stage)
Discover how companies are transforming training and retention with creative programs to build skilled and engaged teams.
​
-
Catherine O’Hagan, Indigenous Relations Coordinator, E.S. Fox
-
Maura MacDonald, Vice President of Key Account and Stakeholder Management, Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis company
The intersection of clean energy & agriculture
Location: Blue South
lecture hall
Explore how clean energy and agriculture intersect in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, highlighting regional opportunities for on-farm decarbonization, renewable fuels
and collaboration.
​
-
Jeff Loney, Director of Government Relations, Bruce County
-
John Rodgers, Director, Bruce County Federation of Agriculture
-
Keith Reid, Grey-Bruce Coordinator, ALUS Grey-Bruce
Moderated by:
-
Stephanie Keating, Director of Environment, Nuclear Innovation Institute
12:00 p.m.
LUNCH & NETWORKING
Sponsored by Framatome
1:00 p.m.
Kaizen in action: hands-on continuous improvement demo
Roll up your sleeves for an interactive Kaizen activity where participants will apply practical problem-solving techniques and experience how small, continuous improvements lead to big changes.
​
-
Greg Wolfe, Head of Operational Excellence, Nuclear Innovation Institute
-
Phillip Craig, Director of STEM Education, Nuclear Innovation Institute
1:15 p.m.
Measuring momentum: polling insights on nuclear in Ontario’s energy future
In this keynote presentation, we’ll hear the latest public opinion research on nuclear energy in Ontario—revealing insights into awareness, support and what the data tells us about the path forward for new nuclear development.
​
-
Greg Lyle, President, Innovative Research Group
2:00 p.m.
Securing the future: the Canadian nuclear fuel supply chain
Explore the full uranium value chain with NII Founding Member Cameco—from mining to medical isotopes—and how made-in-Canada innovation is strengthening supply, security and our global leadership.
​
-
Lloyd Rowson, Vice President of Technical Services, Cameco Corporation
2:35 p.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
3:00 p.m.
Fostering a nuclear ecosystem in rural Canada
This session explores what it takes to build a thriving rural nuclear ecosystem—from workforce and supply chain development to infrastructure, education and community partnerships—highlighting how our region can lead in shaping Canada’s clean energy future.
​
-
David Furr, Vice President, Supply Chain, Bruce Power
-
John MacQuarrie, President, Commercial Operations, BWXT
-
Mayank Sood, Vice President, Bruce Sites & Nuclear Services, Kinectrics
Moderated by:
-
Stellina Williams, Vice President and CAO, Nuclear Innovation Institute
3:45 p.m.
Closing remarks
4:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES