InnoTech Alberta

Carbon Capture Canada 2025
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-25
InnoTech Alberta is a leader in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and we’re showcasing how innovation is engineering a low carbon future. Our work helps industry meet carbon reduction goals while maintaining competitiveness.
Carbon Capture Canada, Canada’s national CCUS Convention, returns to Edmonton on September 23-25, 2025, at a make-or-break juncture for both the public and private sectors. With Deep Sky set to commence operations in the summer, federal investment in carbon management technologies under the Energy Innovation Program, and the advancement of Heidelberg’s groundbreaking CCUS project at its cement plant in Edmonton, the progress is tangible.
The global CCUS sector is expected to see a record number of final investment decisions (FIDs) in 2025, with around 200 projects aiming for approval. This shift from project announcements to execution will no doubt inform Canada’s CCUS strategies. Collaboration across industry and governments is essential to ensure CCS is a viable and necessary tool in accelerating decarbonization in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
Featuring an extensive exhibition floor, strategic and technical sessions, interactive workshops and site tours, Carbon Capture Canada offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) sector.
📅 Date: Monday, September 23-25, 2025
📍 Location: Booth #109 | Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit us on the convention floor: InnoTech Alberta Carbon Capture Canada 2025 Programming
Learn more about InnoTech Alberta’s CCUS Facilties.

Pads in Peatland Decision Framework and Support Tools (DST)
2025-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
InnoTech Alberta, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and the Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) are pleased to invite you to an upcoming workshop focused on the Decision Framework and Support Tools (DST) to guide recommendations regarding the reclamation of padded wellsites in peatlands.
As part of a pilot initiated by EPA, operators have been able to apply to the AER for approval to reclaim well pads to upland land use rather than peatland. This pilot aims to streamline the reclamation certification process, as approvals for changes in land use are currently the responsibility of Forestry and Parks (FP).
The workshop will bring together stakeholders from industry, EPA, AER, and FP to:

Share experiences using the DST,
Discuss potential improvements to the DST,
Inform the decision on a policy change that would formally allow AER, guided by the DST, to approve land use changes for padded wellsites in peatlands,
Explore the potential for extending use of the DST to wellsites in caribou zones.

📅 Date & Time: Monday, September 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)
📍 Location: 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, AB or online
Learn more about InnoTech Alberta’s work in Decision Framework and Support Tools (DST) for Accessing Padded Wellsites and Access Roads on Public Land.
Supporting Information: Please note that there will be no review of the Decision Framework and Support Tools at the Workshop; participants are expected to be familiar with the concept and use of the DST. To prepare for the Workshop, see the following links to the Report, the DST Calculator, the 2024 DST Training Session video and the EPA Directive.
We look forward to your contributions and insights. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We will distribute the final workshop agenda a week prior to the event.
If you are unable to attend but have insights you’d like to share please e-mail stefan.schreiber@innotechalberta.ca by September 15th.

This is not a webinar, expect active participation and breakout discussions. We encourage in-person attendance for deeper engagement.

🔗 Registration is required:
• In-person: https://pads_in_peatlands_workshop.eventbrite.ca
• Online: https://pads_in_peatlands_workshop_online.eventbrite.ca

Global Energy Show Canada 2025
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way, Calgary, Alberta, T2g 2w1, Canada
Canadian Energy Powering Global Opportunity

Canada’s national energy exhibition and conference bringing technology, innovation and the transfer of knowledge under one roof. Hosting five halls of exhibition space, two conferences and an awards gala, Global Energy Show Canada fosters innovation, leadership and synergy between all energy verticals within three fully-packed days.
InnoTech Alberta will be attending this year’s conference and exhibition.
Visit us in Hall A at Booth #318 and connect with us on Alberta’s energy future.

New technology for well remediation and decommissioning
2025-05-06 09:00 - 10:45 | Virtual
Jonathan Heseltine, Senior Researcher
You’re invited to attend an upcoming webinar exploring emerging approaches to a critical issue in oil and gas operations: long-term wellbore sealing.
Cement has long been the go-to material for sealing wellbores. But in complex situations—especially remediation and permanent plugging—its limitations are increasingly clear. With environmental risks and financial liabilities tied to leaking wells, the demand for alternatives is on the rise.
Join our host Jonathan Heseltine from InnoTech Alberta as he explores promising new technologies that aim to improve sealing performance, reduce emissions, and enhance long-term well integrity.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. MDT
Location: Online
Register here: Click to Register
Joining Jonathan are the following experts:

Oleg Ishkov – CEO, Rockit

Craig Brown – Owner, Underground Vision Technologies

Lennox Leotaud – Technical Marketing Supervisor, Well Armour Inc.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from innovators at the forefront of well sealing solutions and to learn how novel barrier technologies are being deployed in real-world applications.
In the webinar Jonathan will also be delivering the message to field operators, regulators, and other potential technology vendors working in this space, InnoTech Alberta should be their first call for consultation and field testing.
If you are a field operator, regulator, or a potential technology vendor working in this space, InnoTech Alberta should be your first call for consultation and testing. Contact Doug Podmore for more information.

SPRINT Robotics North American Roadshow: MacDonald Island Park - Day 1 Stop
2024-03-11 | MacDonald Island Park, 1 C. A. Knight Wy, Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 5C5, Canada
We are eager to welcome you to the SPRINT Robotics North American Roadshow Open Stop co-hosted by InnoTech Alberta at MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray, on March 11, 2024!​​​
Join us at the SPRINT Robotics Roadshow in Canada Day 1 stop, co-hosted by InnoTech Alberta, for an exciting glimpse into the world of Inspection and Maintenance I&M robotics! Experience live demonstrations of the latest technologies, connect with industry players and solutions providers, and stay updated on cutting-edge innovations. Whether you’re a professional or a company eager to explore the forefront of I&M robotics, this roadshow is your gateway to witness and engage with the most advanced solutions in the field.​
The MacDonald Island Park – Day 1 Stop on March 11, 2024 is for open to the public. MARIOS, MICA and SPRINT Robotics Members may avail their complimentary pass by using their discount code upon check out.

Building the Well Remediation Toolbox 2
2023-10-31 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
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This is a webinar series hosted by InnoTech Alberta on the use of alternative materials and emerging technologies in wellbore remediation and decommissioning. This is the second of our Well Remediation Toolbox webinar series.
Wellbore leakage affects all types and ages of oil and gas wells in both onshore and offshore settings. Evidence suggests that using alternative products and technologies will significantly improve well remediation outcomes while potentially lowering the number of interventions for vent flow remediation and reducing industry costs.
Considering the complexity of well remediation and closure operations, operators need a diverse toolbox of technologies to choose from. This InnoTech Alberta webinar provides an opportunity to learn about new developments from industry leaders while discussing experiences and challenges across the industry.
Talks will explore four technologies with a technical focus, including:

material characteristics;
suitable applications;
placement and operational practices;
case studies;
laboratory testing;
field trials; and
supporting technologies with presentations from technology companies.

These presentations will be followed by a question-and-answer period with each webinar’s featured speakers.
For our second webinar, three speakers will be featured:

Ryan Wilton, SNF
Kyle Roebuck, BASF
Mike McDonald, National Silicates
Christian Rosnes, Interwell

Register today and join us on Oct. 31 to build your well-remediation toolbox!

Using Isotopes to Study Climate-Related Changes in Our Water Resources
2023-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us for the next edition of the Water Innovation series on Alberta Innovates Unbound. The impacts of climate change can be clearly seen in our water resources. In Alberta, water quality is changing, and water supply is more variable and increasingly uncertain due to extreme weather events. Stable isotopes have been used to investigate water balance processes, and the relationships between hydrology, vegetation and ecosystems. These tools can help build an accurate baseline of water resources to better understand potential future states.
This webinar brings together four researchers who are using isotopes in different ways to characterize how climate change is affecting our water.
Speakers

Dr. Tricia Stadnyk, Professor & Canada Research Chair, University of Calgary
Francisco Castrillon Munoz, M.Sc., P.Geo., Senior Researcher – Environmental Services, InnoTech Alberta
Dr. John Gibson, Principal Researcher – Environmental Services, InnoTech Alberta
Dr. Bernhard Mayer, Professor, University of Calgary

LIAMforum'23
2023-10-03 09:00 - 2023-10-06 16:00 | Virtual
LIAMforum is a meeting place for thought leaders involved in sustainable resource development, with a focus on inspiring and empowering the next generation to get involved and take actionable, results-oriented steps to help tackle key sustainable resource development challenges facing the world.
LIAMforum provides a platform for young people to discuss their ideas, vision and role in tackling the challenges we face today. A platform for thought leaders and participants from academia, industry, think tanks, multi-lateral institutions and governments, to share their ideas and concerns with, and listen to, the next generation.
LIAMforum aims to help close the gap between the disengaged and the engaged.
InnoTech Alberta’s own Brian Eaton, Manager of Environmental Impacts, and Gary Fisher, Expert Researcher of Advanced Materials & Monitoring, will be speaking in a panel on Day 3 of the event entitled From Ideas to Reality: Incubators, Accelerators & Commercialization Hubs.

Day 3

October 5, 2023

17:00 – 18:25 EDT

3G
Panel
(85 Minutes)

From Ideas to Reality: Incubators, Accelerators & Commercialization Hubs
Gen Zs want to see a better, fairer, cleaner and more sustainable world become reality. But just wishing it will not move the needle. Action is required. In this panel we bring together institutions, such as incubators and accelerators, where Gen Zs could go with their ideas, or join young companies that are advancing great ideas, and help turn them into reality. The toughest part of a journey is often the first step. By familiarizing themselves with the innovation ecosystem, Gen Zs will gain confidence to act and get involved, get noticed and become part of the innovation ecosystem that is, at this very moment, advancing many spectacular (and often surprising) initiatives that will, without a doubt, help make the world a better place.
Moderator:
· Douglas Morrison, President & CEO, CEMI
Panel Members:
· Chamirai Charles Nyabeze, Network Director, Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network (MICA)
· Brian Eaton, Manager, Environmental Impacts, InnoTech Alberta
· Gary Fisher, Expert Researcher, Advanced Materials & Monitoring, InnoTech Alberta
· Andrew Job, Founder & CEO, Plotlogic
· Mark Hyland, SVP, Marketing, Business Development & Growth, MaRS Discovery District

SPE Gulf Coast Section - Electric Submersible Pumps Symposium
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-06 14:00 | The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, The Woodlands, Texas, USA, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX, TX 77380, United States
The SPE Electric Submersible Pump Symposium (previously known as the ESP Workshop) has been in existence since 1982. In its history, this event has been attended by professionals from all over the world. Technical papers, breakout sessions, expert panel sessions and continuing education programs allow attendees to expand their knowledge base.
Exhibitors from around the world display their technology and present their products and services in the exhibit hall. Experts in ESPs are easily accessible and open to sharing their knowledge and experiences through breakout sessions and panels.
With three days of knowledge sharing, attendees will be exposed to a wide range of ESP topics, from a basic understanding to an in-depth expert analysis. An open format promotes camaraderie and networking, making the SPE Electric Submersible Pump Symposium a great learning experience for all levels.

Building the Well Remediation Toolbox 1
2023-09-26 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
View the webinar here:

This is a webinar series hosted by InnoTech Alberta on the use of alternative materials and emerging technologies in wellbore remediation and decommissioning.
Wellbore leakage affects all types and ages of oil and gas wells in both onshore and offshore settings. Evidence suggests that using alternative products and technologies will significantly improve well remediation outcomes while potentially lowering the number of interventions for vent flow remediation and reducing industry costs.
Considering the complexity of well remediation and closure operations, operators need a diverse toolbox of technologies to choose from. This InnoTech Alberta webinar provides an opportunity to learn about new developments from industry leaders while discussing experiences and challenges across the industry.
Talks will explore four technologies with a technical focus, including:

material characteristics;
suitable applications;
placement and operational practices;
case studies;
laboratory testing;
field trials; and
supporting technologies with presentations from technology companies.

These talks will be followed by a question-and-answer period with each webinar’s featured speakers.
Register here.

2023 InnoTech Alberta Field Day
2023-07-27 08:30 - 15:00 | InnoTech Alberta Vegreville, Highway 16A & 75 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C1T4, Canada
InnoTech Alberta invites you to join leading agronomy researchers and industry representatives for an interactive Field Day held in Vegreville on Thursday, July 27, 2023 as we celebrate the agriculture community.
Schedule
Field Day combines indoor and outdoor tours, talks, networking, and learning.

8:30 AM – Doors open with coffee & donuts courtesy of the Town of Vegreville.
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Crop walk at the InnoTech Alberta farm.
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM – Lunch and networking session.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Tour of the InnoTech Alberta facilities including the fibre processing plant, agglomeration/fertilizer pilot facility and the controlled environment
facilities.

Research Scope
Featured crops and ag technologies:

Artificial intelligence in agronomy (vision learning, real-time disease monitoring)
Canola seed treatments
Fungicide and herbicide efficacy
National Hemp Variety Trials and hemp processing
Oats & flax regional variety trials

Plus, there will be ample time for plot inspections and discussions with researchers.
Clothing and Equipment
This event will take place, rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.
Registration
To register for this event, please contact Lauren McEachern at Lauren.McEachern@innotechalberta.ca or (780) 450-5557. Please note that walk-ins will not be accepted due to limited capacity. There is no cost to attend for registered guests.
