(WO) — World Power Present Canada 2026 concluded this week after bringing collectively greater than 38,000 attendees, 500 exhibitors and delegates from over 100 nations to debate power safety, funding and the way forward for world power growth.
Held at Calgary’s BMO Centre, the occasion featured authorities officers, power executives, buyers and know-how leaders inspecting the geopolitical, industrial and technological forces shaping the power sector.
A recurring theme all through the convention was Canada’s position as a dependable power provider amid rising world demand and rising considerations over power safety.
“Canada is again as a severe power nation. Canada is again as a spot to take a position capital,” Canadian Minister of Power and Pure Assets Tim Hodgson mentioned through the occasion’s opening session.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith highlighted the province’s useful resource base, regulatory framework and ongoing efforts to draw funding and help mission growth.
Convention discussions targeted closely on LNG growth, power infrastructure, synthetic intelligence, knowledge facilities, important minerals and world power commerce. Business leaders additionally emphasised the significance of market entry and worldwide partnerships in supporting future power progress.
Worldwide participation included delegations and representatives from Asia, Europe, the Center East, Africa and North America, reflecting rising curiosity in Canada’s position inside world power markets.
The occasion additionally served as a venue for brand new enterprise partnerships, strategic agreements and discussions on funding alternatives throughout the power worth chain.
Executives and policymakers repeatedly pointed to rising world power demand and the necessity for continued funding in infrastructure and provide growth.
Brian Boulanger, CEO of ARC Monetary Corp., instructed attendees that world demand for Canadian power stays sturdy, whereas different audio system highlighted alternatives for expanded cooperation in LNG, carbon administration and power know-how.
Organizers mentioned the occasion generated an estimated C$70.6 million in financial affect for the Calgary area.
World Power Present Canada will return to Calgary June 8-10, 2027.
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