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Plenary Speakers

Monday, July 29 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Keynote

Chad Sanschagrin

Chad Sanschagrin
Entrepreneur, CEO, Author, International Keynote Speaker, Coach

With a mission to empower others to reach their full potential, Chad Sanschagrin is an influential entrepreneur who inspires and motivates others through executive leadership and sales coaching, and inspirational keynote presentations.

Leading by example, Chad's experience as a top-rated sales professional for a national homebuilder and overcoming personal challenges inspired him to develop effective training programs to help others succeed in their professional and personal lives. As Chad built a track record of success, his work evolved, and he wanted to continue making a positive impact on others. 

As a natural expansion of his reach, Chad founded Cannonball Moments, a leadership and sales coaching company built to deliver consistent training to leadership and sales teams across all industries. The company's mission is to positively contribute to the well-being of others by helping them reach their potential so they can invite and welcome an abundance of love, health, success, and joy into their lives. In addition to providing motivation and inspiration, Cannonball's coaching, events, and programs offer tactical-real life lessons supported by actual results and anecdotes. These strategies are proven to help executives and teams build a growth mindset leading to increased sales conversions and personal fulfillment.

Throughout his career, Chad led with passion and purpose and established a reputation as a well-known executive leadership and sales coach. As a result, Chad delivered keynote presentations at over 400 events in more than 40 states and seven countries. He also helps amplify the voices of other influential leaders as the host of The Cannonball Mindset Podcast. Some notable guests of the podcast include Dan Schawbel (author), Jesse ltzler (serial entrepreneur), and Shawn Nelson (founder of Lovesac).

Beyond his professional achievements, Chad earned the title of lronman, ran and completed multiple marathons, is happily married to his wife with whom he shares twin daughters, and is currently in the process of authoring his first book.

View Chad's Speaker Reel

Tuesday, July 30 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Keynote

Greg Caldwell

Greg Caldwell
Director, Utility Hydrogen Strategy & Oecarbonization, ATCO

Greg Caldwell is the Director, Utility Hydrogen Strategy & Decarbonization, for ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. In his role, he leads a dedicated team and guides the company's efforts toward policy change, strategic planning, and the implementation of promising hydrogen and low-carbon technologies.

As a petroleum engineer, Mr. Caldwell has an in-depth knowledge of the energy industry's mechanics, as well as the many hurdles that must be overcome for a successful energy shift. With his CPA designation, he also brings knowledge of the associated financial considerations and works with policymakers to ensure that Canadians have access to safe, reliable, and affordable lower-carbon energy for the long term. Not surprisingly, he also has a passion for technology and innovation and frequently interacts
with industry and companies that are pursuing promising ideas and projects toward a carbon-neutral emissions future.

Mr. Caldwell has served as the Canadian Chair of the International Gas Union's Research, Development & Innovation Committee, and the City of Edmonton's Energy Transition and Climate Resiliency Committee. Currently, he
is the Chair of the Canadian Gas Association's Innovation & New Markets Committee, and participates on the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, and the NAIT Ovintiv Chair Research Advisory Board.
 

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