Springboard panel explores academic-industry collaborations at Smart Energy Halifax
From the Springboard Content Lab
Thank you to panelists, moderator and audience who joined Springboard Atlantic for this insightful panel discussion on industry-academic collaboration at Smart Energy Halifax 2025.
“Unlocking Collaborative Potential: Academia’s Role in Advancing Smart Energy Innovation“ brought together academics and industry to explore how research fuels energy solutions.
The panel was introduced by Springboard CEO Daryl Genge and moderated by Joanne Firth, Nova Scotia Community College – NSCC which is a member of the Springboard Network of 19 member institutions in Atlantic Canada.

Daryl Genge, Springboard CEO

Joanne Firth, ILO, NSCC
Joining the panel discussion were:

– Department of Mechanical Engineering – Dalhousie University

– Chemistry professor, Vice President Research University of New Brunswick

– Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance Executive Director

– Co-founder, Novonix Battery Technology Solutions
The Smart Energy Halifax event showcased the innovation, people and systems catapulting
Canada towards a cleaner energy future.
Springboard is a proud Gold Partner of Smart Energy Halifax.