Springboard panel explores academic-industry collaborations at Smart Energy Halifax

Springboard panel explores academic-industry collaborations at Smart Energy Halifax
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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:

Dr. Lukas Swan

– Department of Mechanical Engineering – Dalhousie University

Dr. David MaGee

– Chemistry professor, Vice President Research University of New Brunswick

Derek Estabrook

– Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance Executive Director

Dr. Chris Burns

– 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.