Resource Works goes to Prince George

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This week from January 14 to 16, Prince George will host one of British Columbia’s largest gatherings of leaders, thinkers, and innovators in natural resources, the oldest and most enduring economic sector in our province's history. This year, the BC Natural Resource Forum (BCNRF) presents yet another opportunity to bring together the brightest and best minds in the fields of minerals, energy, forestry, and more to help determine BC's economic future. 

Resource Works is proud to be front and centre this week, acting as a facilitator, a guest, and an open-minded participant in these crucial, once-a-year discussions about sustainable development, resource management, and new energy solutions in our ever-changing economy. 

Prince George is one of BC’s most important cities and a hub of resource innovation, and is perfectly positioned to lead groundbreaking campaigns for sustainable energy. The theme of this year’s forum is “Purpose, Partnerships, and Prosperity”, and the BCNRF is not the only exciting event taking place in Prince George this week. 

From January 13 to 14, at the House of Ancestors, the inaugural Future Fuels Forum (FFF) will promises to be a new and urgently needed symposium on growing energy technologies and the new pathways to implementing them. The FFF will examine hydrogen corridors, the production of synthetic diesel crafted from woody biomass, and climate-conscious aviation fuels, all of them Canadian-made. 

One of the FFF's premier panels will explore the proposed Cascadia Region Hydrogen Hubs and workforce development strategies for a clean energy transition in the future. Stewart Muir, the founder and CEO of Resource Works, is honoured to serve as the chair of several sessions. Since last year, Stewart has led the Power Struggle podcast, and his newfound experience will help guide panel participants towards collaboration and actionable, realistic outcomes, just as he does on Power Struggle. 

These sessions are part of how we will eventually decide to integrate clean energy into BC’s natural resource economy while creating better futures for communities and businesses. The Cedar LNG project it Kitimat already exemplifies this, with a fully electrified, Indigenous-owned facility. 

Prince George Mayor Simon Yu is also expected to attend and has praised the FFF’s potential to help grow industry in the area.

“The city is working hard to attract project developers and technology providers to the region, fostering economic growth, job creation, and public-private partnerships,” said Yu. “The Future Fuels Forum will be instrumental in building awareness of the sector and highlighting the opportunities that Northern BC offers for sustainable energy projects.”

Resource Works will hold a networking reception of its own on January 13 at the Marriott Hotel. It will serve as a lively prologue to the rest of the week. Gathering at the reception will be industry heavyweights like the Canadian Carbon Solutions Coalition and other notable stakeholders.

The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase, the annual conference hosted by Resource Works at the start of each summer, has been the genesis of billion-dollar projects. The reception at the Marriott promises similar opportunities.

These events are where groundbreaking and wealth-creating projects begin, and what is good for our resource sector is good for our province. After the reception concludes, the stage will be set for the crown jewel of one of the most significant weeks for BC’s resource sector.

Some 1,400 delegates, including representatives of Indigenous innovators, resource workers, forward-looking businesses, and thought leaders from across Canada, will gather at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre to kick off the BC Natural Resource Forum.

As always, the latest forum builds on the success of the previous year’s.

“BCNRF recognizes the importance of interconnected decision-making and is committed to forging meaningful partnerships across the natural resource sectors. This year, we are focusing on harnessing these connections to create a lasting positive impact, not just for our generation but for those yet to come,” said Sarah Weber last year. Weber serves as advisory committee chair of the BCNRF and is president and CEO of the C3 Alliance.

Key speakers include Eva Clayton, the first Nisga’a woman elected Chief Councillor of the New Aiyansh Village Government, and the Honourable Adrian Dix, BC’s new Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. Together, they represent reconciliation and sustainable resource management.

The forum will cover key themes such as building economic partnerships, adapting to a changing economy, and implementing new solutions in the resource sector. Growing the LNG sector in BC has been accompanied by constant Indigenous involvement, such as the Cedar LNG and Woodfibre LNG proejcts.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a trade show showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations. This interactive, hands-on part of the BCNRF will not only highlights the advancements driving the industry but also provides opportunities for meaningful networking with old and new friends. 

The atmosphere created by the BCNRF is what makes it special. Diverse voices and perspectives meet in person to exchange ideas in a way the internet could never replicate. Attendees will leave with new and intriguing perspectives on the future of BC in the world’s natural resource economy, balancing growth and responsibility.

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the BCNRF firsthand. We are confident you will enter the BCNRF and the FFF with curiosity and leave Prince George filled with inspiration.

 

For more information about the BC Natural Resouce Forum, visit bcnaturalresourcesforum.com

 

 


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