Join us at the largest
Environmental Cleantech Conference
hosted in Manitoba
Environmental Cleantech Conference
hosted in Manitoba
Showcasing innovative solutions to mitigate the climate crisis and make Manitoba businesses more profitable through sustainability.
Clean Technology (Cleantech) is any process, product, or service that reduces negative environmental impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities.
Clean Technology (Cleantech) is any process, product, or service that reduces negative environmental impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities.
Location
RBC Convention Centre
375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB
375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Date & Time
November 22, 2023
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Highlights
• Pre-Conference Reception
• The Green Dragon’s Lair Pitch Competition - $10,000 Grand Prize
• Educational Breakout Sessions
• Tradeshow Area
• Funding Opportunities Hub
• Student Chapter Mentorship
• Networking Reception
• Headshot Booth-Scholarship Fundraiser
Who Will Be There
• Businesses & Industry Groups
• First Nations & Indigenous Groups
• Consultants & Sustainability Experts
• Government & Municipalities
• Academia & Students
• Corporate Leaders & Investors
• Small & Medium Sized Enterprises & Cleantech Start-ups
Pre-Conference Reception
Hosted and Sponsored by Efficiency Manitoba
Join us for an exciting pre-conference gathering filled with networking opportunities, delicious food, and a performance by the Aboriginal School of Dance. Kickstart your conference experience by attending this exclusive event, held the evening before the main event.
Don't miss out on this chance to connect, engage, and have fun before the conference even begins. Purchase your ticket when registering for the 2023 MEIA Cleantech Conference for $45 and secure your spot at this highly anticipated gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stay tuned for more updates about this event, including any exciting additions or surprises we have in store.
Stay tuned for more updates about this event, including any exciting additions or surprises we have in store.
Location
The Manitoba Club
194 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
194 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
Date & Time
November 21, 2023,
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Rates
MEIA Member
Non-Member
Cleantech Start-Up (subject to review and approval by MEIA staff)
Student Chapter
Pre-Conference Reception
Non-Member
Cleantech Start-Up (subject to review and approval by MEIA staff)
Student Chapter
Pre-Conference Reception
$299 + GST
$375 + GST
$200 + GST *Discounted rate is subject to approval by MEIA staff
$25 + GST *Available for MEIA Student Chapter Members Only
$45 + GST
$375 + GST
$200 + GST *Discounted rate is subject to approval by MEIA staff
$25 + GST *Available for MEIA Student Chapter Members Only
$45 + GST
2022 Cleantech Conference Highlights
2022 MEIA Emerging Issues Cleantech Conference
Check out the highlights of the 2022 MEIA Emerging Issues Cleantech Conference!
Speakers
Arlene Dickinson
Keynote speaker
Arlene Dickinson is a serial entrepreneur and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the food and health space.
She is a three-time best-selling author, podcaster and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning CBC television series, Dragons Den.
Ms. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners.
Tom Jackson
Keynote speaker
There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson, a triple-threat actor, musician, and activist whose achievements in each discipline are downright head-spinning. His career is unparalleled, not to mention wildly acclaimed, abundantly decorated, and almost ridiculously interesting. Heck, he could be a pub night trivia category all by himself.
You’ll never hear Tom begin or end any sentence “when I’m retired”. He thrives as a people whisperer, a thoughtful collaborator in all facets of his work, and a force for positivity. His stride matches his 6’5” frame.
Steve Patterson
master of ceremonies
Steve Patterson is an award-winning comedian with over two decades of international performance experience. Best known as host of the long-running hit radio show and podcast The Debaters and theatre show The Debaters Live, Patterson’s brand of comedy is best described as honest and erudite combining well-crafted writing with unparalleled off-the-cuff wit. Twice named Canada’s Best Male Stand-Up at the Canadian Comedy Awards, Steve has also taken his award-winning humour to the literary world with The Book of Letters I Didn’t Know Where to Send and his newest release Dad Up! available wherever books are sold.
2023 MEIA Cleantech Conference Agenda
Agenda is subject to change
7:30 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Manitoba Pork and Manitoba Egg Farmers
Location: York Ballroom
Location: York Ballroom
8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Location: York Ballroom
9:00 AM
Greetings from the Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada
Greetings from Minister Tracy Schmidt, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Greetings from Minister Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Location: York Ballroom
Greetings from Minister Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Location: York Ballroom
9:15 AM
Keynote Speaker: Tom Jackson
Legendary Actor, Singer, Activist, and Director of Community Engagement at ZS2 Technologies
Sponsored by NeeStaNan
Location: York Ballroom
Sponsored by NeeStaNan
Location: York Ballroom
10:20 AM
Networking and Tradeshow Break
Location: York Concourse
11:00 AM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Choose one of the following Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session #1: Mining in Manitoba: The Role in Clean Technology and the Emerging Green Economy
Sponsored by the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba's abundant critical mineral deposits position it to lead in the intersection of mining and clean technology. The shift towards cleaner energy will drive a surge in demand for key minerals and metals crucial for manufacturing green energy tech.
Discover how Manitoba is expanding in this sector, employing clean technologies, and adopting eco-friendly practices in mining for greater efficiency and reliability.
Speakers:
Transforming Rare Metal Resources Today, Into Products That Shape Our Tomorrow, Matthew Johnson, General Manager, Tanco-Tantalum Mining Corp. Of Canada Ltd.
Smart Mines, Smart Monitoring, Jeff Simpson, President & CEO, Aquatic Life Ltd.
Creating Value from Process Waste, Amy Byers P.Eng, Manager, Vale Base Metals
Moderator: Ed Huebert, President and CEO, Canadian Gold Corp.
Location: Room 2F, Upstairs
Breakout Session #2: Energy Transitions on the Prairies: Future Pathways and Success Stories
Sponsored by Winpak
Energy use is changing due to efficiency, tech, policy, and economics. Climate change brings costly impacts like extreme weather. The prairies are vital in this energy transition.
Learn about how a mix of technology, investment, business strategies, and government policy can enable the transition from a current energy system to a low-carbon energy system over the next generation.
Speakers:
Sayisi Dene First Nation Renewable Energy Integration Project, Darrell Brown, President, Kisik Clean Energy
Small Modular Reactors: How the Next Wave of Nuclear Power Can Fuel the Energy Transition, Lance Goodick, Senior Associate / Project Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Sector Lead (SMRs), Stantec
Financing Renewable Energy Projects: The Investment Vehicles, Bruce Duggan, President, Boke Consulting
Moderator: Tanis Ostermann, Principal and Founder, CanSustain
Location: Room 2G, Upstairs
Breakout Session #3: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Compliancy and Your Business
Sponsored by MLT Aikins LLP
ESG issues are now central to corporate policies and practices. Sustainability is a top priority for many businesses, driven by public concern about climate change.
Embracing ESG compliance and reporting brings not just obligation, but also new opportunities. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs/SMEs) that adopt ESG are more likely to attract sustainability-focused investors and capital. Younger employees prefer companies with a positive impact, and there's a labour shortage in every sector. Learn about ensuring future compliance and ESG reporting practices in this session.
Speakers:
Climate Action Toolkit for Businesses, Derek Earl, Manager, Global Infrastructure Advisory, KPMG LLP
Why ESG Should Matter to Your Business, Laura Roberts, ESG Specialist, ESG Practice Group, MLT Aikins
Moderator: Dennis Cunningham, Sustainability Specialist, Assiniboine Credit Union
Location: Room 2H, Upstairs
Breakout Session #4: Look North: Opportunities and Challenges
Sponsored by KPMG LLP
Investing in Canada's North means unlocking valuable resources for Indigenous economic inclusion, economic growth, and environmental protection. This benefits future generations and aligns with a commitment to a cleaner future.
In this session, we will learn about Indigenous-led trade and utility corridor, renewable energy integration for off-grid communities, alternative cleantech transportation, and a one-stop-shop for manufacturers to test their goods in the most real and harshest cold weather environments.
Speakers:
Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits to First Nation Communities - The NeeStaNan Utility Corridor Project, Robyn Lore, The NeeStaNan Utility Corridor Project
Put Thompson Manitoba to the Test! SubZero North/Area 55 - Winter Weather Testing Facility, Laura Finlay, Manager for Partnerships and Economic Development for the Thompson Regional Airport Authority / SubZero North
Lighter-Than-Air Vehicles as Cargo-Delivering Workhorses in Northern Manitoba: Airship Research Centre & Cold Weather Testing Facility, Dr. Barry Prentice, President, Buoyant Aircraft International Systems Inc.
Moderator: Cheyenne Ironman, Consultant, CM Indigenous Development Consulting
Location: Pan Am Room, Upstairs
Breakout Session #1: Mining in Manitoba: The Role in Clean Technology and the Emerging Green Economy
Sponsored by the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund
Manitoba's abundant critical mineral deposits position it to lead in the intersection of mining and clean technology. The shift towards cleaner energy will drive a surge in demand for key minerals and metals crucial for manufacturing green energy tech.
Discover how Manitoba is expanding in this sector, employing clean technologies, and adopting eco-friendly practices in mining for greater efficiency and reliability.
Speakers:
Transforming Rare Metal Resources Today, Into Products That Shape Our Tomorrow, Matthew Johnson, General Manager, Tanco-Tantalum Mining Corp. Of Canada Ltd.
Smart Mines, Smart Monitoring, Jeff Simpson, President & CEO, Aquatic Life Ltd.
Creating Value from Process Waste, Amy Byers P.Eng, Manager, Vale Base Metals
Moderator: Ed Huebert, President and CEO, Canadian Gold Corp.
Location: Room 2F, Upstairs
Breakout Session #2: Energy Transitions on the Prairies: Future Pathways and Success Stories
Sponsored by Winpak
Energy use is changing due to efficiency, tech, policy, and economics. Climate change brings costly impacts like extreme weather. The prairies are vital in this energy transition.
Learn about how a mix of technology, investment, business strategies, and government policy can enable the transition from a current energy system to a low-carbon energy system over the next generation.
Speakers:
Sayisi Dene First Nation Renewable Energy Integration Project, Darrell Brown, President, Kisik Clean Energy
Small Modular Reactors: How the Next Wave of Nuclear Power Can Fuel the Energy Transition, Lance Goodick, Senior Associate / Project Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Sector Lead (SMRs), Stantec
Financing Renewable Energy Projects: The Investment Vehicles, Bruce Duggan, President, Boke Consulting
Moderator: Tanis Ostermann, Principal and Founder, CanSustain
Location: Room 2G, Upstairs
Breakout Session #3: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Compliancy and Your Business
Sponsored by MLT Aikins LLP
ESG issues are now central to corporate policies and practices. Sustainability is a top priority for many businesses, driven by public concern about climate change.
Embracing ESG compliance and reporting brings not just obligation, but also new opportunities. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs/SMEs) that adopt ESG are more likely to attract sustainability-focused investors and capital. Younger employees prefer companies with a positive impact, and there's a labour shortage in every sector. Learn about ensuring future compliance and ESG reporting practices in this session.
Speakers:
Climate Action Toolkit for Businesses, Derek Earl, Manager, Global Infrastructure Advisory, KPMG LLP
Why ESG Should Matter to Your Business, Laura Roberts, ESG Specialist, ESG Practice Group, MLT Aikins
Moderator: Dennis Cunningham, Sustainability Specialist, Assiniboine Credit Union
Location: Room 2H, Upstairs
Breakout Session #4: Look North: Opportunities and Challenges
Sponsored by KPMG LLP
Investing in Canada's North means unlocking valuable resources for Indigenous economic inclusion, economic growth, and environmental protection. This benefits future generations and aligns with a commitment to a cleaner future.
In this session, we will learn about Indigenous-led trade and utility corridor, renewable energy integration for off-grid communities, alternative cleantech transportation, and a one-stop-shop for manufacturers to test their goods in the most real and harshest cold weather environments.
Speakers:
Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits to First Nation Communities - The NeeStaNan Utility Corridor Project, Robyn Lore, The NeeStaNan Utility Corridor Project
Put Thompson Manitoba to the Test! SubZero North/Area 55 - Winter Weather Testing Facility, Laura Finlay, Manager for Partnerships and Economic Development for the Thompson Regional Airport Authority / SubZero North
Lighter-Than-Air Vehicles as Cargo-Delivering Workhorses in Northern Manitoba: Airship Research Centre & Cold Weather Testing Facility, Dr. Barry Prentice, President, Buoyant Aircraft International Systems Inc.
Moderator: Cheyenne Ironman, Consultant, CM Indigenous Development Consulting
Location: Pan Am Room, Upstairs
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Plated lunch will be served
Sponsored by GFL Environmental
Location: York Ballroom
Sponsored by GFL Environmental
Location: York Ballroom
1:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Arlene Dickinson
General Partner, District Ventures Capitol, Dragon on CBC's Dragons Den, and Author
Sponsored by Cypher Environmental
Location: York Ballroom
Sponsored by Cypher Environmental
Location: York Ballroom
2:10 PM
Networking and Tradeshow Break
Location: York Concourse
2:40 PM
Green Dragon's Lair Pitch Competition
The Top 4 finalists from the 2023 Green Dragon's Lair Competition will pitch live.
Location: York Ballroom
Support for the Green Dragon's Lair Pitch Competition is provided by the Bioscience Association of Manitoba
Location: York Ballroom
Support for the Green Dragon's Lair Pitch Competition is provided by the Bioscience Association of Manitoba
3:45 PM
Networking and Tradeshow Break
Location: York Concourse
4:25 AM
Green Dragon Pitch Competition Winner Announcement and Closing Remarks
Closing remarks and the announcement of the winners of the 2023 Green Dragon's Lair competition.
Location: York Ballroom
Location: York Ballroom
4:40 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception
Reception Food Sponsor by Access Credit Union
Reception Drinks Sponsored by Recycle Everywhere/Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association
Location: Carlton Lobby
Reception Drinks Sponsored by Recycle Everywhere/Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association
Location: Carlton Lobby
MEIA Green Dragon's Lair Pitch Competition
Attention Cleantech Startups!
The MEIA Green Dragon’s Lair Pitch Competition offers select Canadian entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to pitch their product or technology to a panel of judges and attendees at the biggest cleantech conference in Manitoba, and for the chance to win!
The first round of the competition is now closed. Come to the MEIA Cleantech Conference to see the Top Four finalists battle it out for the Grand Prize and Audience Choice awards!
Top Ten Placements
Aquatic Life
Carbon Lock Tech - Top Four Finalist!
Flexifoam
Innovantage Inc.
Juno Food Labs
NextGen Environmental Research Inc. - Top Four Finalist!
PolySense Solutions Inc.
Standard Carbon - Top Four Finalist!
Typha Co. - Top Four Finalist!
Voiletta
The MEIA Green Dragon’s Lair Pitch Competition offers select Canadian entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to pitch their product or technology to a panel of judges and attendees at the biggest cleantech conference in Manitoba, and for the chance to win!
The first round of the competition is now closed. Come to the MEIA Cleantech Conference to see the Top Four finalists battle it out for the Grand Prize and Audience Choice awards!
Top Ten Placements
Aquatic Life
Carbon Lock Tech - Top Four Finalist!
Flexifoam
Innovantage Inc.
Juno Food Labs
NextGen Environmental Research Inc. - Top Four Finalist!
PolySense Solutions Inc.
Standard Carbon - Top Four Finalist!
Typha Co. - Top Four Finalist!
Voiletta
$10,000 Grand Prize sponsored by Manitoba Technology Accelerator
$5,000 Audience Choice sponsored by Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
Tradeshow Optimization Package sponsored by World Trade Centre Winnipeg and Avenue 4 Communications
The Top 10 Selected Win:
The 4 Finalists also receive:
$5,000 Audience Choice sponsored by Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
Tradeshow Optimization Package sponsored by World Trade Centre Winnipeg and Avenue 4 Communications
The Top 10 Selected Win:
- One free tradeshow booth and two free tickets for the 2023 MEIA Cleantech Conference
- Free registration for the Tradeshow Optimization Workshop, provided by World Trade Centre Winnipeg
- Free consultation for marketing material creative design, provided by World Trade Centre Winnipeg
- Free printing for tradeshow booth marketing materials, provided by Avenue 4 Communications
- Company showcased on the event website and at the conference
The 4 Finalists also receive:
- Free coaching session by expert consultant to help you pitch your best.
- Pitch live for a panel of judges and audience of 600 at the MEIA Cleantech conference.
MEIA Cleantech Conference Sponsorship Packages
Industry support is crucial for organizing an exceptional conference, and MEIA takes pride in offering an extensive array of tailor-made sponsorship opportunities that deliver substantial value at a reasonable cost.
Interested in supporting the 2023 MEIA Cleantech Conference?
Contact MEIA for more info on sponsorship packages and opportunities!
Interested in supporting the 2023 MEIA Cleantech Conference?
Contact MEIA for more info on sponsorship packages and opportunities!
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!
Tradeshow
MEIA's 2023 Cleantech Conference will feature a 40 Booth Tradeshow area.
We have 2 Exhibitor packages available:
We have 2 Exhibitor packages available:
Regular Exhibitor Package - $1,000
- 2 Complimentary Registrations
- 10 x 10 Draped Tradeshow Booth
- Inclusion on Exhibitor List on MEIA website and Conference Program
Cleantech Start-up Exhibitor Package - $400
*This package is subject to approval by MEIA staff
As an extra thank you to our 2023 Cleantech Conference tradeshow booth registrants, MEIA is offering 50% off registration for World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Tradeshow Optimization Workshop! Contact MEIA at [email protected] for more info.
- 2 Complimentary Registrations
- 10 x 10 Draped Tradeshow Booth
- Inclusion on Exhibitor List on MEIA website and Conference Program
*This package is subject to approval by MEIA staff
As an extra thank you to our 2023 Cleantech Conference tradeshow booth registrants, MEIA is offering 50% off registration for World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s Tradeshow Optimization Workshop! Contact MEIA at [email protected] for more info.
Mentor for a Day Program
The MEIA Cleantech Conference Mentor for a Day Program is a voluntary program connecting professionals with students studying in their field. The program introduces employers to talented new entrants to the workforce and helps students network and navigate what is possibly their first professional conference. Signing up to be a mentor/mentee is easy! Just select the box when registering and list your field of work/study. You will be sent the name of who you have been paired with ahead of the conference.
Your email address will be shared with your mentor/mentee so the two of you can connect ahead of the conference. We recommend scheduling a time and place to meet for the day of the conference so when you arrive you’ll be able to find each other easily.
Follow the links below for more information on what to expect and potential questions a mentee might ask their mentor.
Your email address will be shared with your mentor/mentee so the two of you can connect ahead of the conference. We recommend scheduling a time and place to meet for the day of the conference so when you arrive you’ll be able to find each other easily.
Follow the links below for more information on what to expect and potential questions a mentee might ask their mentor.
Funding Opportunities Hub
The MEIA is proud to present the Funding Opportunities Hub to help attendees of the MEIA Cleantech Conference find funding opportunities to help them grow.
Does your organization provide funding opportunities? Share them with us! Click here for more information.
Does your organization provide funding opportunities? Share them with us! Click here for more information.
Out of Town Delegates
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We are happy to announce that we have secured special discounted pricing for our guests at the historic Fort Garry Hotel. Use the link below to book your room at a reduced rate.
Funding Provided by:
The Government of Canada The Manitoba government
The Government of Canada The Manitoba government
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