North American energy security and resource leadership in the Canadian Rockies.
Stephen Buffalo is President and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada, representing First Nations involved in oil and gas development nationwide. A member of the Samson Cree Nation, he advocates for Indigenous participation, ownership, and economic inclusion within Canada’s energy sector.
His leadership emphasizes collaborative partnerships that create long-term prosperity while supporting responsible resource development. Mr. Buffalo works closely with governments, industry leaders, and Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation through economic opportunity.
He brings an essential Indigenous leadership perspective to global energy discussions, highlighting how inclusive participation and community partnerships contribute to sustainable development and long-term industry success.
Charles Selby is an energy executive with extensive experience in natural gas infrastructure and midstream energy operations. Through his leadership at Caledonian Midstream Corporation, he supports development of transportation systems essential to reliable energy supply and market access.
His career spans project development, commercial strategy, and operational execution across North American energy markets. He has worked closely with producers, investors, and regulators to advance infrastructure supporting energy reliability and economic growth.
Mr. Selby contributes industry expertise on the evolving role of natural gas within global energy security, emissions reduction strategies, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Mehmet U. Akseki is Managing Director of Akseki & Co and Chairman of Ceverine Holdings, with investment interests spanning energy, infrastructure, and international development projects. His career has focused on connecting capital markets with large-scale industrial and energy opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging global markets.
Mr. Akseki has led numerous cross-border investment initiatives, advising organizations on corporate finance, strategic expansion, and long-term infrastructure development. His work frequently involves aligning private capital with government priorities and regulatory environments to support sustainable economic growth.
He brings an investor’s perspective to discussions surrounding global energy financing, infrastructure modernization, and international capital flows, highlighting the role of private investment in advancing both energy security and innovation.
Dr. Lars Schernikau is an internationally recognized energy economist specializing in global commodity markets, energy affordability, and transition economics. His research focuses on understanding how energy policy decisions affect industrial competitiveness, economic development, and long-term system reliability.
He advises governments, investors, and corporations on commodity supply chains, pricing structures, and global energy demand trends. His work emphasizes data-driven analysis grounded in real-world operational and economic conditions rather than theoretical modeling alone.
Dr. Schernikau contributes a critical analytical perspective to energy transition discussions, addressing how affordability, security of supply, and environmental objectives must be balanced to achieve sustainable and practical energy outcomes.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote: North American Energy Security
Premier of Alberta
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Panel: LNG and Global Markets
Terminal operators, federal officials, Asian energy buyers
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Welcome Luncheon
Networking and informal discussion
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Workshop: Critical Minerals Development
Interactive session with resource companies and investors
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Reception
Kinnear Centre
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel: Indigenous Partnership in Resource Development
First Nations leaders, energy companies, government officials
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Roundtable: Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure
Private session, limited capacity
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Closing Keynote: The Future of Natural Gas in a Net-Zero World
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy
1:30 PM
Summit Concludes
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