Nominate an Emerging Leader for FNES 2026! Nominations Close Tomorrow! The Indigenous Youth Emerging Leaders Program is returning for the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit, creating an opportunity for First Nations youth ages 18–35 to attend FNES, build connections, learn from leaders across the sector, and explore pathways into clean energy and related careers. Selected Emerging Leaders will receive complimentary FNES 2026 registration and eligible travel support, including accommodations, travel costs, and meals, along with opportunities to connect with First Nations leaders, industry, government, utilities, and other sector partners. Nominees must be a member of a BC First Nation, be 18–35 years of age as of December 1, 2026, and demonstrate an interest in clean energy, electricity, sustainability, economic development, or related career opportunities. Know an emerging leader who should be in the room? We want to hear about them. Self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations close: October 26, 2026 Selected Emerging Leaders notified: October 28, 2026 Learn more and submit a nomination: ow.ly/VeRb50ZNZmI FNES 2026 takes place November 30 + December 1 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Learn more about this year's event and get your tickets while they last! Visit: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG Together, we power the future.

Your voice belongs at FNES 2026. Come together. Connect. Shape what’s next. The First Nations Energy Summit is British Columbia’s premier conference dedicated to First Nations leadership, collaboration, and innovation in the clean energy and electricity sectors. FNES brings together First Nations, industry, government, utilities, academia, community partners, students, emerging leaders, and professionals from across the sector for two days of conversation, relationship building, and knowledge sharing focused on the opportunities shaping BC’s energy future. We also offer a range of registration options to help make participation more accessible, including discounted rates for CEBC members and students, complimentary registration for First Nation attendees and designated representatives from BC First Nations, and a reduced Indigenous Professional rate for Indigenous participants attending independently or representing a corporation. Eligible post-conference travel reimbursement is available for up to two designated representatives from each BC First Nation attending on behalf of their Nation or community, with reimbursement based on location and grid connectivity. Where capacity and funding permit, travel support may also be available for Métis representatives. November 30 + December 1, 2026 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Explore registration options and make your plans to join us: ow.ly/QZJl5100jwl Indigenous Travel Support: ow.ly/88Gw5100jwm Together, we power the future.

Last chance for FNES 2026 early bird pricing. Early bird ticket prices end October 29! The First Nations Energy Summit is British Columbia’s premier conference dedicated to First Nations leadership, collaboration, and innovation in the clean energy and electricity sectors. This year’s program is continuing to take shape, with a growing lineup of confirmed speakers and panels, and additional workshops, sessions, and announcements still to come. Join First Nations leaders and representatives alongside government, industry, utilities, academia, community partners, and emerging leaders for two days of conversation, connection, and knowledge sharing focused on the opportunities shaping BC’s energy future. November 30 + December 1, 2026 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Secure your early bird ticket before October 29 and explore the growing FNES 2026 agenda: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG We can’t wait to welcome you to FNES 2026. Together, we power the future.

Nominate an Emerging Leader for FNES 2026! The Indigenous Youth Emerging Leaders Program is returning for the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit, creating an opportunity for First Nations youth ages 18–35 to attend FNES, build connections, learn from leaders across the sector, and explore pathways into clean energy and related careers. Selected Emerging Leaders will receive complimentary FNES 2026 registration and eligible travel support, including accommodations, travel costs, and meals, along with opportunities to connect with First Nations leaders, industry, government, utilities, and other sector partners. Nominees must be a member of a BC First Nation, be 18–35 years of age as of December 1, 2026, and demonstrate an interest in clean energy, electricity, sustainability, economic development, or related career opportunities. Know an emerging leader who should be in the room? We want to hear about them. Self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations close: October 26, 2026 Selected Emerging Leaders notified: October 28, 2026 Learn more and submit a nomination: ow.ly/VeRb50ZNZmI FNES 2026 takes place November 30 + December 1 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Learn more about this year's event and get your tickets while they last! Visit: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG Together, we power the future.

First Nations Energy Summit 2026 Panel Announcement: Clean Capacity & Long-Duration Storage As British Columbia prepares for growing electricity demand, energy storage and flexible resources will play an increasingly important role in supporting reliability, renewable integration and the expansion of the electricity system. This session will bring together leaders working across solar, battery storage and long-duration energy storage to explore where different technologies fit, what it will take to scale deployment, and the opportunities ahead for First Nations participation, ownership and community energy solutions. Joining the conversation: Justin Rangooni, Energy Storage Canada, Moderator Rob Baxter, VREC Solar / SolShare Energy Geoff Osborne, Capstone Infrastructure Bruce Herzer, Invinity Energy Systems Will Patterson, RES Group Shaheer Aziz, Hydrostor Monday, November 30 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver FNES is getting closer. Get your tickets, explore the full agenda and start planning your time with us in Vancouver! A discounted FNES room block is also available at The Westin Bayshore for attendees. Register, explore the agenda and learn more: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG We can’t wait to welcome you to FNES 2026. Together, we power the future.

Creating space for emerging First Nations leaders to connect, learn and see themselves in the future of British Columbia’s clean energy and electricity sectors is an important part of FNES 2026. We’re grateful to Urban Systems for supporting two participants through this year’s Indigenous Youth Emerging Leaders Program. Selected Emerging Leaders will join First Nations leaders, industry, government, utilities and other sector partners at FNES for two days of learning, relationship building and meaningful conversations about the opportunities shaping BC’s energy future. Participants receive complimentary FNES registration and eligible travel support, including accommodations, travel costs and meals. Nominations are open to members of BC First Nations who are 18–35 years of age and have an interest in clean energy, electricity, sustainability, economic development or related career opportunities. Nominations close October 26, 2026. Selected Emerging Leaders will be notified October 28. Self-nominations are welcome. Learn more and nominate an Emerging Leader: ow.ly/XXRq50ZXiYB Thank you to Urban Systems for helping support two Emerging Leaders to be part of FNES 2026. Together, we power the future.

CEBC is pleased to recognize the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) for supporting a place in the Indigenous Youth Emerging Leaders Program at the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit. With the nomination deadline quickly approaching, now is the time to nominate an emerging First Nations leader who should be part of FNES 2026. Through its sponsorship, FNMPC is helping support one First Nations youth ages 18–35 to participate in the Summit, connect with leaders and partners from across the clean energy and electricity sectors, and explore future career and leadership opportunities. Selected Emerging Leaders receive complimentary FNES registration and eligible travel support, including accommodations, travel costs and meals, helping reduce barriers to participation and creating an opportunity to experience two days of learning, relationship building and sector conversations. Nominations close October 26, 2026. Selected Emerging Leaders will be notified October 28. Self-nominations are welcome. FNES 2026 November 30 + December 1 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Know an emerging leader who should be in the room? Learn more about eligibility and submit a nomination: ow.ly/mRPN50ZXj8l Thank you to the First Nations Major Projects Coalition for helping create an opportunity for an Emerging Leader to join us at FNES 2026. Together, we power the future.

First Nations Energy Summit 2026 Speaker Announcement CEBC is pleased to welcome Bruce Herzer, Director of Marketing at Invinity Energy Systems, as a speaker on the panel Clean Capacity & Long-Duration Storage at the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit. Bruce brings experience across energy storage, solar energy, demand-side management and energy efficiency, with a career focused on technologies and solutions supporting the transition to cleaner and more flexible energy systems. At Invinity Energy Systems, Bruce leads global marketing for vanadium flow battery technology designed for long-duration energy storage applications. Headquartered in BC with operations and projects around the world, Invinity works with utilities, developers and businesses to deploy energy storage at commercial, industrial and grid scale. Invinity’s technology is designed to store renewable electricity and make it available when needed, helping address the variability of wind and solar generation while supporting greater grid flexibility and reliability. Its vanadium flow batteries are fully recyclable and avoid materials such as cobalt and rare earth elements. The company is also designing a 1.5 GWh flow battery system for the Swiss electricity grid. Bruce’s broader experience includes solar EPC operations, behavioural energy efficiency in commercial buildings and demand-side energy management. He holds an MBA with a focus on Sustainable Enterprise from the University of North Carolina and studied Political Science at Queen’s University. At FNES, Bruce will join Clean Capacity & Long-Duration Storage to explore the growing role of energy storage in supporting renewable generation, strengthening grid reliability and building the clean electricity infrastructure needed for the years ahead. FNES brings together First Nations, government, industry, utilities, academia, community partners and emerging leaders to exchange knowledge, build and strengthen relationships, and explore the opportunities shaping British Columbia’s clean energy and electricity future. FNES is getting closer, and now is the time to make your plans to join us! November 30 + December 1, 2026 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Get your tickets now, explore our growing agenda and speaker lineup, and learn more about Indigenous Travel Support, the Emerging Leaders Program and our discounted FNES hotel room block for attendees: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG We can’t wait to welcome you to FNES 2026. Together, we power the future.

First Nations Energy Summit 2026 Speaker Announcement CEBC is pleased to welcome Dr. Sue von der Porten, Vice President of Clean Energy Strategy with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, as moderator of the panel First Nations Utilities: Exercising Sovereignty on the Grid at the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit. Sue has a Ph.D. in Environment and Resource Studies focused on Indigenous governance and water governance from the University of Waterloo, as well as an MBA and B.Sc. from the University of Victoria. Her postdoctoral research at Simon Fraser University focused on the changing roles of Indigenous coastal Nations, governments and industry in relation to marine conservation. She is the lead author of the National Indigenous Electrification Strategy and leads FNMPC thought leadership focused on clean energy, electrification, transmission and Indigenous utilities. Her research focuses on environmental decision making and the inherent rights of Indigenous Nations. Sue is also a Research Associate with the Nereus Program and an Action Canada Fellowship Program Alumna. At FNES, Sue will moderate First Nations Utilities: Exercising Sovereignty on the Grid, bringing together First Nations and sector leaders to explore how Nations are advancing jurisdiction, ownership, decision making and new utility models within British Columbia’s electricity system. FNES brings together First Nations, government, industry, utilities, academia, community partners and emerging leaders to exchange knowledge, build and strengthen relationships, and explore the opportunities shaping British Columbia’s clean energy and electricity future. FNES is getting closer, and now is the time to make your plans to join us! November 30 + December 1, 2026 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Get your tickets now, explore our growing agenda and speaker lineup, and learn more about Indigenous Travel Support, the Emerging Leaders Program and our discounted FNES hotel room block for attendees: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG We can’t wait to welcome you to FNES 2026! Together, we power the future.

Nominate an Emerging Leader for FNES 2026! The Indigenous Youth Emerging Leaders Program is returning for the 2026 First Nations Energy Summit, creating an opportunity for First Nations youth ages 18–35 to attend FNES, build connections, learn from leaders across the sector, and explore pathways into clean energy and related careers. Selected Emerging Leaders will receive complimentary FNES 2026 registration and eligible travel support, including accommodations, travel costs, and meals, along with opportunities to connect with First Nations leaders, industry, government, utilities, and other sector partners. Nominees must be a member of a BC First Nation, be 18–35 years of age as of December 1, 2026, and demonstrate an interest in clean energy, electricity, sustainability, economic development, or related career opportunities. Know an emerging leader who should be in the room? We want to hear about them. Self-nominations are also welcome. Nominations close: October 26, 2026 Selected Emerging Leaders notified: October 28, 2026 Learn more and submit a nomination: ow.ly/VeRb50ZNZmI FNES 2026 takes place November 30 + December 1 at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Learn more about this year's event and get your tickets while they last! Visit: ow.ly/9H2t50ZJ2oG Together, we power the future.