Nuclear Innovation Institute in Saugeen Shores.  Photo from Nuclear Innovation InstituteNuclear Innovation Institute in Saugeen Shores. Photo from Nuclear Innovation Institute
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Nuclear Innovation Institute opens registration for third annual Clean Energy Frontier Conference

Registration is now open for the Nuclear Innovation Institute's (NII) third annual Clean Energy Frontier Conference.

NII says the organization is once again inviting industry professionals, community leaders, educators and partners to the conference later this fall.

This year's two day event is based off the theme "It Starts Here" which will "explore the topics shaping Canada’s clean energy landscape—both within the Bruce, Grey and Huron region and far beyond," according to the NII.

The event will take place at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Saugeen Shores, starting with workshops on Thursday, October 8 followed by an evening reception featuring the Clean Energy Frontier Awards, and a full day of sessions on Friday, October 9.

Bruce Power is serving as the title sponsor for the event.

Visit the NII website to view the agenda and register today: nii.ca/clean-energy-frontier-conference.

"The Clean Energy Frontier Conference is where ideas turn into action—and where our collective impact begins," said James Scongack, NII Board Chair. "It starts here, in a region driving progress for Ontario and beyond—and I encourage you to be part of this momentum."

Highlights include:

  • Keynote addresses from Bruce Power President & CEO Eric Chassard and science journalist, author and television host Dan Riskin

  • Sessions on cross-Canada partnerships, new nuclear, sector transformation projects and more

  • Hands-on workshops built for collaboration and problem-solving on issues shaping the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties

  • More connection time than ever, with opportunities throughout the conference and evening reception to network with participants from a wide range of sectors

"Last year’s conference saw more than 150 nuclear industry professionals, elected officials, community leaders, academic and service partners, vendors and entrepreneurs," shared Jessica Linthorne, NII President & CEO. "This year we look forward to cross-sector conversations on the ideas and opportunities that are driving communities and industry forward, both those in our region and beyond."

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