Blair is a Calgary based business owner and entrepreneur with professional experience in natural gas transmission, information technology, earned value analysis project management, and business development. He holds the position of Director of Business Development in the IntiSolutions Group and Unrivald Digital. Blair specializes in developing digital marketing strategies and promoting new businesses. As one of the Founders of Algar Geothermal, Blair uses his Project Management and Communications expertise to promote this exciting new entry into the renewable energy sector.

Dr. Catherine Hickson is a prominent Canadian volcanologist and geothermal energy expert. She began her career with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) as a research scientist and spent time as a senior executive in charge of the Vancouver office of the GSC before joining the private sector in 2008.  Her indoctrination into geothermal energy came as a student when she carried out temperature logging of gradient wells in the Mount Meager area. Since then, she has been actively involved in geothermal energy development, including leadership roles in companies like Alterra Energy Corp, (VP Exploration), Alberta No. 1 (Chief Executive Officers), and Tuya Terra Geo Corp (President), focusing on harnessing geothermal energy globally. Her extensive experience encompasses both scientific research and practical applications in sustainable energy development.​ For more detailed information on Dr. Hickson’s background and current endeavors, you can refer to her Wikipedia page (Catherine Hickson – Wikipedia), or the following article: See Past president geothermal Canada. Additionally, the Canadian Energy Geoscience Association highlighted her recent presentation in Regina, reflecting her ongoing contributions to the field: CEGA – Canadian Energy Geoscience Association’s Post. She has also been the recipient of three significant awards, Head of the Public Service award in Service Excellence within the public service, C. J. Westerman Memorial Award, APEGBCs highest award for a geoscientist, and Geoscientists Canada Canadian Professional Geoscientist Career Achievement Award. 

I am the Director of Engineering at Pro-Pipe Service and Sales Ltd, where I lead engineering support and product development for geothermal and downhole energy applications. My work focuses on solutions for high-temperature, corrosive, and scale-prone environments, including insulated drill pipe, high-temperature downhole solutions, corrosion-resistant coatings, and scale mitigation coatings. I support the development and improvement of engineered products that help customers improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency in demanding drilling and production environments. My experience includes geothermal-focused product design, tubular performance, coating systems, technical troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaboration with operations, sales, and customers to deliver practical solutions for challenging field conditions.

Jeff Diduck is the Business Development Representative for ASCENT Consulting. ASCENT is an engineering, procurement, design, and construction management firm in Calgary, AB. ASCENT has a deep history in the energy sector in Western Canada engineering and supporting construction of large-scale oil and gas processing facilities,  blending facilities, oilfield waste facilities, and pipelines. Within the last two years, ASCENT has made a concerted effort to work on projects in the Clean Energy space with projects in carbon capture, hydrogen, geothermal, waste heat recovery, and renewable resources. We are also expanding our electrical engineering side as we are working on power generation in the AI Data Center space. ASCENT is excited to be part of the CGIA and to support the member companies developing the geothermal industry with our depth of engineering experience. 

Matt Hogg is the Founder and CEO of GeoGen Technologies Inc., a Calgary-based clean-tech company revolutionizing geothermal energy extraction. With a background in engineering and a passion for sustainable energy solutions, Matt leads GeoGen in developing innovative technologies that convert end-of-life oil and gas wells into productive geothermal energy sources. Matt’s vision for GeoGen extends beyond energy production; it encompasses environmental stewardship by repurposing existing infrastructure and reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional energy sources. His work positions GeoGen at the forefront of the energy transition, offering scalable and sustainable solutions for the future

Richard is an energy project executive, wells specialist and geothermal developer and entrepreneur with more than40 years of global experience in complex well construction, completions and project execution. He is President and Chief Project Manager of Remedy Energy Services Inc., where he leads technical consulting, project management and operational advisory work for clients across Canada and internationally. In geothermal, Richard has been involved in both historical and current high-temperature development. His experience includes management of highly deviated deep geothermal exploration wells in Japan, as well as current leadership in Canadian geothermal project development. He is President of Meager Creek Development Corporation, which is advancing a British Columbia based volcanic geothermal power project on the traditional territory of the Lil’wat nation. Richard is an unabashed champion of the Super-Hot Rock potential of Mount Meager. Richard brings a practical field-based perspective to energy transition discussions, with a focus on execution risk, wells technology, project economics, safety leadership, Indigenous and First Nations capacity building, and the adaptation of oilfield knowledge to geothermal and broader energy infrastructure development.

Stephanie Vetsch, P.Eng, MBA is a chemical engineer and sustainability strategist, currently serving as the Director of North America at EAPOSYS, a Swiss startup pioneering advanced geothermal energy systems. In this role, she leads market development efforts across North America, collaborating closely with the executive leadership team in Switzerland to enhance EAPOSYS’ global presence. With over 10 years of experience in the energy sector, Stephanie began her career as a field and process engineer in Canada’s oil sands before transitioning into renewable fuels. Following the completion of her MBA in sustainability, she moved into the geothermal sector, where her subsurface, industrial and decarbonization experience proved a natural fit. Stephanie holds an MBA from IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she was awarded the Welshe Award for her commitment to sustainability and leadership. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity in the energy sector, having served as Treasurer for Calgary Women in Energy and as an ambassador for the “Fast and Female” charity, promoting involvement of young girls in sports.