Featured Speakers & Leaders

Hear from leading voices across the energy industry, government, and business.

Keynote speech from Government of Alberta: Premier Smith

Keynote Speaker:

Jamie Clarke

The Map is Not the Terrain: Charting a New Course for Leadership

Extreme Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Performance Coach & Professor of Leadership

North American Propane – Policy, Markets and the Path Forward

President & CEO, Propane Education Research Council

Fireside Chat – Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions: What Energy Leaders Need to Know Now

Founder & Principal, GDStrategic

Propane powers Canada: Leadership, insight, and impact

The CPA Leadership Summit & Awards brings together propane leaders from across Canada for engagement, collaboration, and celebration, exploring key industry issues and opportunities ahead.

This year’s theme, Propane Powers Canada, highlights propane’s growing role in delivering reliable energy, supporting emergency preparedness, and powering homes, farms, fleets, and industry—while driving economic growth, expanding exports, and strengthening Canada’s role as a global energy supplier. The program will also feature a keynote address from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Join peers and partners for meaningful discussions, valuable networking, and an evening recognizing excellence across the Canadian propane sector.

Monday, June 1 – AGM & Opening Reception

Afternoon | AGM

 

4:30 – 5:00 PM

CPA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Review of the year, formal reporting, and member voting

Room: TBC

Evening | Summit Kickoff

5:00 – 7:00 PM

CPA 2026 Leadership Summit Opening Reception

Join us to kick off the Leadership Summit with networking, refreshments, and informal conversations with industry leaders.

Sponsored by: Dependable Truck and Tank 

Tuesday, June 2 – Summit Sessions, Joint Reception & Awards

Morning Sessions | 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM

7:15 – 8:00 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors

Start the day networking with exhibitors and fellow attendees.

Sponsored by: Superior Propane 


 

8:00 – 8:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

Shannon Watt (President & CEO)


 

8:10 – 8:20 AM

Land Acknowledgement & Opening Prayer


 

8:20 – 8:30 AM

Outgoing & Incoming Chairs’ Address

Jason Cooper (Board of Directors – Chair)


 

8:30 – 9:15 AM

Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions: What Energy Leaders Need to Know Now 

Gitane De’Silva (Founder & Principal, GDStrategic)

Moderator: Shannon Watt

Sponsored by: AltaGas 


 

9:15 – 10:15 AM

Rising Demand, Expanding Horizons Propane in the New Global Energy Economy 

Shannon Joseph (Chair, Energy for a Secure Future)
Heather Exner-Pirot (Director, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Macdonald-Laurier Institute)
Bill Rawlusyk (Director, Canadian Lead NGLs, S&P Global)
Cinch Munson (Strategy, Partnership & Bus. Dev. Director, World Liquid Gas Association 

Moderator: Chelsea Clark


 

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Communications Break with Exhibitors

Coffee and networking break.

Sponsored by: UTLX Procor 


 

10:30 – 11:15 AM

The Big Picture — Policy, Economics and the Future of Propane

Robert Johnston (Director, Energy and Natural Resources Policy, University of Calgary School of Public Policy)
Steve Kaminski (President & CEO, National Propane Gas Association)
Deborah Yedlin (CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce)


 

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Keynote Speaker

The Map is Not the Terrain: Charting a New Course for Leadership

Jamie Clark


 

12:15 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch with exhibitors

Sponsored by: Pro-Par/Maxfield

Afternoon Sessions | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Propane Across Sectors — Technology, Agriculture, and Indigenous Partnerships

Colin Hornby (GM, Keystone Agricultural Producers)
Alex Shrake (Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Warshield)
JP Gladu (Principal and Director, Mokwateh)
Ted Bauer (Director of Indigenous Relations, Alberta Counsel)

Sponsored by: Harnois Énergies 


 

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Keynote speech from the Government of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Q & A with Shannon Watt


 

3:00 – 3:45 PM

North American Propane – Policy, Markets and the Path Forward 

Tucker Perkins (President & CEO, Propane Education Research Council)

Sponsored by: NGL Supply Co. Ltd 


 

3:45 – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks


 

4:00 PM

Networking Break with Exhibitors

 

Joint Reception with ERAC | 6:00 – 7:00 PM

 

6:00 – 7:00 PM 

Joint Reception with Emergency Response Assistance Canada

CPA Gala Awards & Dinner | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Awards Gala Dinner

MC: Grant Buchannan

Sponsored by: TBC

 

Wednesday, June 3

CPA Scholarship Golf Tournament

 

7:00 – 8:00 AM

Golf Registration & Breakfast


 

8:00 AM

Shot Gun Start

On-course start for registered teams


 

2:00 PM – Onwards

Lunch & Prizes

Hotel & Accommodation

We’ve secured preferred rates at partner hotels conveniently located near the Summit venue.
We encourage attendees to book early, as availability is limited.

Official Summit Hotel

Hotel Arts

119 12th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G8

Preferred Rates:

Luxury Room – $289/night

Online Room Reservations

Additional Accommodation

Fairfield by Marriott Calgary Downtown

239 12th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1H7

Approximately a 5-minute walk from Hotel Arts

Preferred Rates:

Standard Room – $210/night

Book Online or call 1-800-228-2800

Online Room Reservations

Rising Demand, Expanding Horizons: Propane in the New Global Energy Economy

Chair, Energy for a Secure Future

Director, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Director, Canadian Lead NGLs, S&P Global

Strategy, Partnership & Bus. Dev. Director, World Liquid Gas Association

The Big Picture – Policy, Economics and the Future of Propane

Director, Energy and Natural Resources Policy, University of Calgary School of Public Policy

President & CEO, National Propane Gas Association

CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Propane Across Sectors – Technology, Agriculture, and Indigenous Partnerships   

GM, Keystone Agricultural Producers

Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Warshield

Principal and Director, Mokwateh

Director of Indigenous Relations, Alberta Counsel

Sponsorship & Partners

The CPA Leadership Summit & Awards is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and industry partners. Their commitment helps deliver meaningful conversations, professional development, and industry recognition.

 

Partner of the Industry Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

Scholarship Golf Tournament Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors


 

Exhibitors

For questions about the summit or sponsorship opportunities, contact Membership and Events Manager Sherri Clair.