This year, our is focus on powering collaboration and accelerating progress: Canadian cleantech in the race to decarbonization. We’ll embark on impactful discourse, covering the vital intersection of topics such as industrial decarbonization, electrification, transitioning to a low carbon economy and 2023 cleantech economic insights and industry trends.

Date & location: Join us Monday, Oct. 30, live at Ottawa’s National Art Centre, 1 Elgin St., or watch all sessions broadcasted virtually.

Agenda and sessions:

Stay tuned for the final lineup of speakers and panelists.

• 10 a.m.  Industrial decarbonization: Fireside chat and panel 
  Venture into the realm of industrial decarbonization with an exclusive one-on-one conversation with one of the world’s largest forestry companies from Chile, Empresas CMPC S.A. (CPMC).
• 11 a.m. Harvard Debate: Exploring the pace of decarbonization 
  This dynamic Harvard-style debate will bring together experts and thought leaders, including Michael Denham, executive vice-president, commercial and private banking, National Bank of Canada, and Dan Wicklum, co-chair, net-zero advisory body. They’ll take on contrasting perspectives in this thought-provoking session.
• 12 p.m. Networking lunch
• 1 p.m. Transitioning to a low carbon economy: A cross-sector examination of challenges and opportunities
  This panel goes beyond silos, featuring industry leaders, like Bus.com, Carbonet, RVE, Silfab Solar and Viridis Terra. Together, we’ll engage in a comprehensive dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of shifting toward a low carbon economy, the intricate interplay between sectors, and electrification at the core. 
• 2 p.m. 2023 cleantech economic insights: Discussion with EDC’s expert economists
  Engage in cleantech economics in this interactive and conversational Q&A session, powered by the key findings of our 2023 cleantech report. EDC senior economist Prerna Sharma, the author of our insightful report, will provide an economic overview of Canada’s cleantech sector and will be interviewed by Ross Prusakowski, EDC’s director of our Economic and Political Intelligence Centre. Prepare for this session and your opportunity to ask our experts questions by reading Prerna’s report, which publishes in mid-October.
• 3 p.m. Critical minerals and EVs: Fireside chat and panel
  Explore the immense potential and the intricate challenges surrounding critical minerals, electric vehicles, and supply chains in Canada.
• 4 p.m. Fireside chat— EU opportunities
  In this session, we’ll provide an overview of contrasting approaches taken by Europe and the United States to incentivize investments in cleantech and energy transition. Our panel of experts will delve into the opportunities and risks of various European markets. Discover the promising opportunities in Europe for Canadian cleantech companies in the global race towards decarbonization.

Announcements: Export Stars and Ones to Watch and 2023 Cleantech Pitch Competition winner

Free event, reserve your spot today.

For the first time, get ready for an unparalleled extension of the Cleantech Export Week experience as we take the conversation to cities across Canada: Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. 

• Toronto (in-person) Nov. 1
• Montreal (in-person) Nov. 2 
• Vancouver (in-person) Nov. 6

In addition to our flagship Cleantech Export Week kickoff on Oct.30, these regional events will deliver unique content, networking opportunities, and an even deeper exploration of the cleantech landscape and its global reach and opportunities. 

Join us in-person as industry experts share insights and strategies for success, including on the United States and European markets. Come prepared to ask questions, delve into in-depth exchanges and collaborate with industry leaders, partners and changemakers from the Canadian cleantech ecosystem. 

See our complete list of speakers, panelists and venue locations.

Register for free and save your spot, space is limited.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the partners, who’ve played an integral role in this year’s Cleantech Export Week. These partnerships represent a shared commitment to sustainable growth and supporting Canadian cleantech businesses access the suite of support and solutions available to them.

• Global Affairs Canada
• Ecotéch Québec
• Foresight Canada
• Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA)
• CleanTech North
• Canada Infrastructure Bank
• Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• And more...