The International Energy Conference 2026

The University of Regina hosts the inaugural International Energy Conference (IEC 2026) from July 27 to 31, 2026, bringing together scientists, engineers, industry leaders, and policymakers from across Canada and around the world to tackle the most pressing questions in global energy. Saskatchewan is a fitting home for this first-ever gathering. The province is Canada’s
second-largest oil producer and the sixth-largest in North America, holds some of the world’s largest uranium reserves, and carries growing momentum in wind, solar, and geothermal energy.

The five-day program spans three core areas: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), and Energy Transition and Integration. The opening ceremony on July 29 features addresses from the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Trade and Export Development, and U of R President Dr. Jeff Keshen. Keynote speakers include Prof. Jesse Zhu (Canadian Academy of Engineering) and representatives from SaskPower and SaskEnergy. Expert panels, organized with the UNESCO Chair in Green Transition for Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change, cover Sustainable Fossil Fuel Production, Emerging Technologies in Energy, CCUS, and Energy Transition. The conference also includes a full-day site tour of SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CO2 capture facility and the PTRC Aquistore site, and a Gala Dinner on July 28 at Conexus Arts Centre. Whether you are a researcher, a graduate student, or an energy industry professional, IEC 2026 is your opportunity to connect with the people shaping how the world produces, stores, and transitions its energy supply.

July 27 - Registration and Short Courses: Professional development sessions on Carbon Capture with Real-world Industrial Case Studies, CO2 Storage in Aquifers, and EOR and Energy Transition.
July 28 - Site Tour and Gala Dinner: Full-day field tour to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CO2 capture facility and PTRC Aquistore site near Estevan. Evening Gala Dinner at Conexus Arts Centre, Regina.
July 29 - Opening Ceremony, Keynote Speeches, and Panel Discussions: Featuring the Honourable Warren Kaeding (Saskatchewan Minister of Trade), Dr. Jeff Keshen (U of R President), and Dr. Malcolm Wilson (2007 Nobel Peace Prize Contributor).
July 30 and 31 - Parallel Technical Sessions covering Chemical EOR, CO2 Geological Storage, Non-fossil Fuel Energy, AI Applications in Energy, Energy Transition and Integration, and more.

Early-bird rate (until July 15, 2026): $730 CAD per regular participant Standard rate: $880 CAD per regular participant Presenting Author: $600 CAD | Group (up to 4 participants): $2,500 CAD | Student: $300 CAD
(valid student ID required)

Professional short courses available separately: $600 CAD (half-day) or $1,200 CAD (full-day).  Contact: 2026iec@uregina.ca or 306-337-2526.

This is an in-person event.