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Engineered Carbon Solutions: Exploring Innovation

As the only tool available to remove legacy C02, carbon removal is necessary to stay below 1.5C degrees. With the requirement to reach gigaton scale removal, it's all solutions on deck. Hear from our expert panel on how engineered carbon solutions fit into broader climate strategy, alongside advantages, challenges and more.

​What to expect:

  • An informative and lively panel by top industry experts that will explore different elements of engineered carbon solutions alongside Q&A.

  • ​​​A gathering of like-minded people, all passionate about expanding and sharing their knowledge on sustainability and climate action.

  • ​​​Tasty bites and refreshing drinks to enjoy while networking and mingling with fellow attendees.

​​​Register now for a great Tuesday night to learn more about how people are working to manage Climate Change.

​​Agenda:
6:00pm - Doors Open + Meet & Greet

6:30pm - Opening Climate North Talk and Sponsor Intros

6:40pm - Moderator, and Speaker Intros

Moderator: Niyat Gebreab, Carbon Management Lead @ MaRS - Niyat leads Mission from MaRS: Carbon Management, an initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of Canadian carbon removal innovations. Her work is currently focused on the newly launched Carbon Credit Purchasing Program that will see MaRS purchasing carbon removal credits from early-stage Canadian start-ups alongside a corporate buyer education program.

Speakers

  • Tim Bushman, Director Policy & Research @ Carbon Removal Canada - Tim has a background in climate science and has worked extensively across the field of carbon management. His research has focused on mitigation strategies for the difficult-to-abate sectors and carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. He previously worked at Carbon Direct and the Energy Futures Initiative.

  • Todd Scheidt, Co-Founder and CEO @ E-quester - Todd is a co-founder and the CEO of E-quester. He spent most of his career in software and consulting where he specialized in scaling new technologies and products globally. Most recently he worked with Shopify and Google, where he led strategy and operations teams in both organizations. A long-time observer of the impacts of climate change and the climate tech industry, he made the switch into climate tech just over a year ago in hopes of leaving a better world behind for future generations.

  • Elena Nikonova, VP Strategy North America @ Skytree - Elena is VP North America for Skytree. +12 years in Sales & Strategy Leadership roles at e-mobility branches of Energy Multinationals like Shell and ENGIE.  Previously ex-Chief Strategy Officer at a chargepoint operator backed by BOLT, strategy consultant at Roland Berger with PhD in Applied Mathematics 

  • Andy Lam, Director of Business Development @ CarbonRun - Andy is the Director of Business Development at CarbonRun where he is responsible for identifying and building strategic partnerships as well as developing new river alkalinity enhancement projects across Canada and globally. Andy has a wealth of experience across climate and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) topics, having created and led various initiatives such as climate tech accelerators and CDR procurement programs throughout his career. In 2022, Andy was recognized by Corporate Knights for its Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders.

6:50pm - Panel Discussion

7:30pm - Audience Q&A

7:50pm - 9pm - Breakout discussion and additional networking

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​​🌿About Climate North🌿
We unite climate enthusiasts through our monthly events and newsletter editions, which feature diverse climate topics speakers, panels, and presentations on climate solutions. We aim to make climate change a relatable and approachable topic, nurturing a community where ideas bloom and collaborations thrive. Join us on our quest for a sustainable future, where every connection made strengthens our collective impact on the planet's future.

​​Climate North Team:

​​Chloe D'Agostini
Becky Romanovsky
Sarah Clayton
Fab Barrillot

​​climatenorth.com

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33 Bloor St E 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 3H1, Canada
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