Springboard to host panel at Smart Energy Halifax
From the Springboard Content Lab
Springboard Atlantic will lead a dynamic panel discussion exploring the role of Atlantic Canadian academic institutions in driving energy innovation during the Smart Energy Halifax. The panel will be held Wed, April 16, 10:30 am at the Halifax Convention Centre.
The panel will highlight cutting-edge research and technologies emerging from regional universities, showcasing how collaborations between academia and industry are facilitating the commercialization of research and addressing pressing industry challenges.
Gain insights into the wealth of resources and expertise within Atlantic Canada’s academic ecosystem, fostering a deeper understanding of how these partnerships contribute to the energy transition.
Springboard CEO Daryl Genge will introduce the discussion entitled: Unlocking Collaborative Potential: The Role of Academia in Advancing Smart Energy Innovation
Springboard Industry Engagement Professional Joanne Firth, Industry Liaison Officer at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), will lead the discussion:
Panelists:
- David MaGee, Vice-President (Research) – University of New Brunswick
- Dr. Lukas Swan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering & Director, Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory – Dalhousie University
- Dr. Chris Burns, Strategic Advisor (Former CEO & Co-Founder) – Novonix
- Mike Minard, Head of Ecosystem & Operations and Senior Location Manager – Siemens
Behind-the-scenes site tours – April 14
Smart Energy | Halifax is offering a behind-the-scenes tours for a select group of delegates to explore Nova Scotia’s energy innovation ecosystem. These exclusive site tours will take you inside cutting-edge innovation hubs, research laboratories, and start-ups that are shaping the future of clean energy and sustainability.
- Nova Scotia Community College (Ivany Campus)
- Invest Nova Scotia Bays
- Dalhousie University
- Nova Scotia Power
Smart Energy Halifax
Smart Energy Halifax strives to showcase the best of the innovators who are changing the world. Meet with experts who are leading their organizations through energy transitions and see the technologies making it happen.
Attendees from municipalities, utilities, energy leaders, policy makers, innovators, investors, government and academia gathered to discuss timely actions for decarbonizing our communities. Over 600 delegates gathered at this SOLD OUT event in 2024.
We’ve added a new feature to Smart Energy Event! By popular demand, we’ve added 1.5 days of concentrated presentations on Hydrogen, designed to further the conversation on exploring hydrogen as a carbon-light resource. Held on April 14 and 15.
Springboard is a Gold Sponsor of the Smart Energy Event.
Springboard members NSCC (applied research), Dalhousie University and Holland College are bronze sponsors