Future City Experience Day Kick-off Event
Welcome to the 2024 Future City Experience Day Kick-off Event! We are excited to have you all involved with this year’s event.
Event Details:
Future Cities Experience Day Kick-off Event | January 31st, 2024 | 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Panelist Bios
Daniel Hoornweg, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Moderator
Dr. Daniel Hoornweg is Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University. For almost 20 years Dan was with the World Bank, including as Lead Advisor overseeing Sustainable Cities and Climate Change programs. Dan was the Chief Safety and Risk Officer for the Province of Ontario from 2012-2020. Dan began his career in waste management working with the City of Guelph and Region of Peel in Ontario and the Government of Bermuda. He has worked with more than 400 governments on waste management and resource issues and published extensively in the sector. Dan is a Fellow with Canada’s Transition Accelerator and the Global Cities Institute at the University of Toronto and he Chairs the Region of Durham’s Roundtable on Climate Change. Dan researches energy and material flows of cities and urban systems.
Connor Scheu
Panelist
Connor Scheu is a Professional Engineer with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability. This interest has taken him to many corners of the earth: be it sand-based water filters in Nepal, sustainable development in Tanzania, climate change research in the Arctic and Antarctic, or just tidal generation in British Columbia. It is his life’s ambition to bring our world one step closer to a sustainable energy future!
Jenessa Doherty
Panelist
Jenessa Doherty is a motivated environmental advocate dedicated to supporting communities to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. With a deep commitment to climate and social justice, Jenessa remains focused on exploring how climate change disproportionately impacts communities across different regions and ensures she uses this knowledge to inform decision-making and support tools. Jenessa’s background in research and engagement, coupled with 15 years of teaching, has given her first-hand experience of the importance of consultation, collaboration, and developing a sense of belonging across and within the water and energy sectors.
Leslie Anne St. Amour
Panelist
Leslie Anne St. Amour (she/her) is a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation, located in Eastern Ontario, and of mixed Algonquin and settler heritage. Leslie Anne completed her BA at McGill University in Political Science and a minor in Indigenous Studies, before spending a year as an Pathy Foundation Fellow working in her home community. A lawyer by training, Leslie Anne completed her JD at the University of Toronto and worked in private practice for two years before moving to Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Territories to join RAVEN as Campaigns Director. When not working Leslie Anne can be found diving, camping, canoeing, or beading and scheming up her next trip.
Emilia Belliveau
Panelist
Emilia Belliveau is the Energy Transition Program Manager for Environmental Defence Canada. She has worked on climate and environmental justice issues as a community organizer, academic researcher, campaigner with environmental non-profits, and a policy analyst in the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Energy where she supported community-led renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Kick-off event and Q&A
Join us at this live stream for the Future City Experience Day Kick-off event. Ask your questions about building a sustainable city that tackles climate change, and get answers live from industry experts!
Participants can ask questions by joining Slido.com with #3456104
Live Stream Link: live stream to be uploaded at 12:00PM the day of the event
2022 Photo Gallery
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