Schedule

Arrivals and Networking

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Loyola Conference Hall, Saint Mary's University

Opening remarks

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Loyola Conference Hall

Welcome and introduction by Dr. Amna Chalwati, Associate Professor of Accounting, and Co-Chair of SSB PRME Committee
Welcome Remarks by Dr. Michel Delorme, Dean, Sobey School of Business
Setting the Scene: Dr. Mohammad Rahaman, Professor of Finance

KEYNOTE

Fireside Conversation: Leading Through the Energy Transition

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Loyola Conference Hall

Featured Speaker: Caroline Blair-Smith, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, Nova Scotia Power Inc
Facilitator: Dr. Margaret McKee

Transition Break

Time: 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Time: 10:15 AM

Location: Loyola Conference Hall

Moderator: Dr. Natalia Kochetova

Panelists:

Julian Boyle, President, SwitchPACE Community Interest Corporation
Sarah Chiasson, Executive Director of the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund
David Miller, Department of Energy, NS Government
Monica Weshler, UN Global Compact Network Canada, Business Development Specialist

Closing Remarks & Networking

Time: 11:20 AM

Speed Networking for Students

Time: 11:30 AM

Location: Loyola Conference Hall

Speed networking is a fast-paced, structured approach to professional introductions that helps attendees make several connections in under an hour. The session uses a rotation format. Organizational representatives will remain at assigned tables, while students circulate between hosts. Hosts will be announced closer to the event.