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The energy industry is changing fast, and 不良研究所鈥檚  (GES) 鈥� one of the world鈥檚 premier industry conferences 鈥� is driving that change by thrusting research, training and industry collaboration to the fore, much of it based on work now under way at the University of 不良研究所.

As a leader in energy research and education, and guided by an established , U不良研究所 brings together expertise across disciplines and industry partners to develop energy solutions 鈥� from lowering emissions to building and scaling the technologies that will power what comes next. Much of this work will be showcased at GES 2026, running June 9 to 11 at the BMO Centre.

One of North America鈥檚 largest energy exhibitions and conferences, GES 2026 is expected to bring together more than 30,000 attendees, 500 exhibiting companies and 350 expert speakers from more than 90 countries to explore what鈥檚 next across oil and gas, hydrogen, renewables, clean tech, and digital and AI-driven technologies.

鈥淕ES is where innovative ideas meet real-world use,鈥� says , MD鈥�90, U不良研究所's vice-president (research).

鈥淚t gives U不良研究所 a chance to connect our research and talent with the people who can apply it, and it creates space for our researchers, students, alumni and partners to engage directly with the ideas shaping the energy future.鈥�

Conversations driving the energy sector

GES offers a practical window into where the sector is headed. Conference programming and the exhibition floor bring together people influencing investment, policy and technology decisions, with conversations focused on practical pathways to reducing emissions, the role of emerging technologies and how global energy systems are evolving. 

U不良研究所 researchers will contribute to those discussions, including sessions moderated by Rising Star Award-recipient Madison Savilow, BA鈥�19, BComm鈥�19, on what it takes to make cleantech projects investment-ready, and by Dr. Pierre Kennepohl, PhD, associate dean, innovation, with the , on how digital optimization and AI are helping data centres operate more efficiently.

U不良研究所鈥檚 presence at GES also includes recognition on the awards stage, with U不良研究所 alum Dr. Jithamala Caldera, MSc鈥�17, PhD鈥�24, postdoctoral research associate and delegate to the , nominated for both the Excellence in Energy Award and the Emerging Leader Award.

See U不良研究所 innovation up close

Conference-goers are invited to visit U不良研究所鈥檚 interactive booth in the event鈥檚 Decarbonization Zone, featuring applied work spanning carbon capture, hydrogen, digital energy technologies and low-carbon innovation. 

Among the work featured is , a U不良研究所鈥慸eveloped carbon-capture material that was highlighted by the Nobel Committee as part of the research .

Hands-on engineering experiences are supported by the Schulich School of Engineering Makerspace team, featuring tools such as 3D printers and a robotic arm. Discover how these interactive technologies help advance engineering in innovative and practical ways.

Ghali points to U不良研究所's presence at GES as a reflection of how the university is preparing future energy leaders through programs shaped by today鈥檚 energy landscape, including the recently relaunched Oil and Gas Engineering program, the Energy Science bachelor鈥檚 degree, and the new .

"Together, these offerings connect students with applied research and workforce-ready learning that supports practical pathways to meet Canada鈥檚 ,鈥� says Ghali.

Join U不良研究所 at GES 2026

Those interested in learning and networking at GES can  Find the U不良研究所 booth in the Decarbonization Zone (#666).

Engineering a net-zero future: Watch how U不良研究所鈥檚 new CCUS specialization is preparing engineers and geoscientists to support our energy future. 

close June 30.