Every national solution starts somewhere—for clean energy, that somewhere is here.
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) invites industry professionals, community leaders, educators and partners to the third-annual Clean Energy Frontier Conference this fall. The two-day event built on the theme “It starts here” explores the topics shaping Canada’s clean energy landscape—both within the Bruce, Grey and Huron region and far beyond.
Hosted at the Unifor Family Education Centre in Saugeen Shores, the event kicks off with interactive, engaging workshops on Thursday, October 8, an evening reception featuring the Clean Energy Frontier Awards, and then continues for a full day of insightful sessions on Friday, October 9, 2026.
“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,” said 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.”
With Bruce Power as this year’s title sponsor, Founding sponsors include: BWXT, Cameco, Candu Energy, E.S. Fox, Kinectrics, Power Workers’ Union and the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Thank you to Teeswater Concrete, sponsor of the newly introduced evening reception, as well as the event’s growing list of sponsors: Partner-level sponsors Accenture, ATS Industrial Automation, Framatome, Sargent & Lundy and Provincial Building & Construction Trades Council of Ontario; and Collaborator-level sponsors Ironworkers Local 736, NPX Innovation, The Paisley Inn, UBC Local 2222 and Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available—a unique chance for businesses to profile their company and help create a platform for sessions that inspire, educate and empower.
Exciting speaker announcements will be released over the coming months. Visit the NII website to view the agenda and register today: nii.ca/clean-energy-frontier-conference.
About the Nuclear Innovation Institute: The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is Canada’s premier research institute for the clean energy sector. A member-based not-for-profit organization, NII has a unique role driving sector transformation, skill development and an innovative nuclear voice. NII’s vision is a Canadian landscape that celebrates an innovative nuclear industry as an integral part of the clean energy future.
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