Invitation only.

CEO Lunch

Invitations will be sent via email. Enjoy an insightful lunch with an industry leader.

Sponsored by

Sustainability at the Source, getting it right from the start! Can Resource Extraction and Processing be Green?

The lunch will include:

Moderator - John Kwarta

Strategic Account Executive, Mining, Metals and Minerals, Schneider Electric Canada

John Kwarta who will be moderating the discussuon, is a Strategic Account Executive at Schneider Electric, supporting a Digital, Electric and Sustainable Mining and Metals industry.

With a wealth of experience, he fosters partnerships and collaborations to advance impactful change in efficiency, decarbonization and technology adoption.

John is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over 25 years. He has excelled in various roles, including field services, technology research and development, marketing, and account management

At Schneider Electric, John is helping shape a sustainable future through open collaboration with one of the world's largest mining & metals companies.

Samantha Espley

Senior Executive Advisor, Leading Mining Transformation at Stantec, CIM Past-President, Board member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, Northern Graphite, Paramount Gold Nevada, Canadian Academy of Engineering and Chair of the CIM Health & Safety Society. 

Samantha Espley, the distinguished leader set to lead the fireside chat, is a prominent figure in the mining industry. With vast experience and esteemed positions such as Senior Executive Advisor at Stantec and Past-President of CIM, Samantha offers invaluable insights and expertise.

Nivritti Vikram

 12-year-old speaker

A presentation by 12-year-old Nivritti Vikram, who will share her perspective on responsible mining and resource management.