LAKE LOUISE, AB, Nov. 20, 2014 /CNW/ - Bennett Jones will host prominent business and political leaders at the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum on Friday, November 28 at Lake Louise, Alberta.
Keynote speakers include:
- Murray Edwards, Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
- Nancy Southern, Chair, President & CEO, ATCO Ltd. & Canadian Utilities Limited
- Marq de Villiers, Journalist and Author of Liquid Assets: Rethinking global water solutions (not yet published)
- Bob Sandford, EPCOR Chair of the Canadian Partnership Initiative in support of United Nations "Water for Life" Decade
- Kim Sturgess, Founder and CEO of Alberta WaterSMART
- Dan Wicklum, Chief Executive, Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA)
The discussion will focus on the critical role of water in our lives and economic well-being and the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable water management in North America.
"The ability to access and utilize our increasingly scarce water resources on an effective and sustainable [responsible] manner is critical for our ongoing development," according to Perry Spitznagel, Vice-Chairman and Managing Partner of Bennett Jones Calgary office. "Growing pressure on this critical resource in a thirsty world demands clear and innovative thinking as we strive to balance an increasing number of interests".
Established by a committee of dedicated and influential individuals with a passion for Canadian sport, the Bennett Jones Business Forum is now a premier gathering for influential leaders.
The Forum is held in conjunction with the first men's World Cup Downhill ski races of the season and provides a stage for business and relationship development while creating awareness and support for Alpine Canada Alpin.
Mark Rubinstein, Alpine Canada Alpin's President and CEO said: "We are delighted to continue our association with the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum, which celebrates business leadership against the backdrop of Canada's premier World Cup ski race."
About Bennett Jones
Bennett Jones is home to more than 400 lawyers and business advisors and 500 staff in nine offices – Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa, Washington, Doha, Bermuda and Beijing. Our firm's leadership position is reflected in the law we practice, the groundbreaking work we do, the client relationships we have and the quality of our people. For more information visit:
www.bennettjonesbusinessforum.com
| When: |
Friday, November 28, 2014 |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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| Where: |
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise |
| Mount Temple Ballroom, |
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| 111 Lake Louise Drive |
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| Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0 |
SOURCE: Bennett Jones LLP Toronto
Alanna Rittich, Director, Business Development, Bennett Jones LLP, t: 403.298.3085, c: 403.808.6486, e: [email protected]; Kelly Angele, c: 403.818.0838, e: [email protected]
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