CHOA CONNECTS - Resilient by Design: Business Discipline, Geopolitical Awareness, Sustainable Profits - Thu, Nov 19, 2026

SESSION 1: Economics, Capital Markets & Macro Outlook

08:15 - 09:45 AM MT

SESSION SUMMARY: Industry leaders explore the economic forces, market dynamics and strategic challenges shaping the future of Canada's energy industry, including the key success factors for future growth and competitiveness. A capital markets fireside chat examines investor sentiment, access to capital, M&A opportunities and the outlook for energy investment.

Session Sponsor:

Part 1: Economics Macro Outlook Executive Panel

  • Jeff Lawson, EVP and CSO, Cenovus Energy

  • Steve Buytels, President, Tamarack Valley Energy

  • Cheryl Gomez-Smith, Senior Vice President Upstream, Imperial Oil

  • Jared Wynveen, Executive Vice President, McDaniel and Associates - panel moderator

Part 2: Capital Markets Fire-side Chat

  • Roman Tanner, Managing Director & Head, A&D Advisory, Energy, BMO Capital Markets

  • Brian Osiowy, Managing Director, Investment Banking, BMO Capital Markets

Part 1: Economics Macro Outlook Executive Panel + Q&A

SPEAKERS:

JEFF LAWSON

EVP and CSO

Cenovus Energy

Steve Buytels

President

Tamarack Valley Energy

Cheryl Gomez-Smith

Senior Vice President Upstream

Imperial Oil

MODERATOR:

Jared Wynveen

Executive Vice President

McDaniel and Associates

Part 2: Capital Markets - fireside chat + Q&A

SPEAKERS:

roman tanner

Managing Director & Head, A&D Advisory, Energy

BMO Capital Markets

brian osiowy

Managing Director, Investment Banking

BMO Capital Markets