Sustainable Business Expo 2022 (SBX22)

SBX22

The Sustainable Business Expo 2022 (SBX22), is one of Sustainability Leadership’s Signature Events and the Bay Area’s first tradeshow focused on sustainable business.

What: 

This event was a showcase for companies on the cutting edge of the new, green economy. Sustainability-minded business professionals came from across Southern Ontario to learn about the latest in technology, best practices and network on the tradeshow floor! This year’s theme was Net-Zero Emissions broken down into three key emitting areas: Buildings, Energy and Transportation. The theme was explored across a keynote presentation, panel discussions and a workshop.

When:

This year, the Sustainable Business Expo 2022 was hosted on November 3, 2022.

 

Where:

 

We were happy to host the Sustainable Business Expo 2022 at the Hamilton Convention Centre, located at 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2. This venue provides a number of transit options, including walking, cycling, public transit and carpooling.

 

 

Who:

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Attendees

Industry Executives and Managers

Highly-skilled and knowledgeable professionals that have the technical skills necessary to both navigate and thrive in today’s workforce.

Sustainability Professionals

Individuals on corporate and government levels that have a strong focus on environmental advocacy and sustainable initiatives.

Environmental Organisations

Groups that are accelerating the transition to a resilient and sustainable economy.

 

Why People Attended:

  • Hear from experts of their respective fields who have technical industry experience.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge beneficial to their business.
  • Meet with new peers and colleagues to foster valuable professional and personal connections.
  • Directly interact with organisations and evaluate products and services beneficial to them. 

Breakfast, lunch, light refreshments and snacks were be provided throughout the day. 

 

SBX22 Agenda

8:30 AM – Breakfast

Sponsored by CWB

9:00 AM – Opening Remarks

9:30 AM – Keynote

  • The Atmospheric Fund – Ian Klesmer (Director of Strategy and Grants)
  • Conservation Halton – Kim Barrett (Associate Director, Science & Partnerships)

10:30 AM – Break

Sponsored by Hamilton Community Enterprises

11:00 AM – Energy Panel 

  • Green Venture – Moises Albanes *Moderator
  • Hamilton Community Enterprises – Ankur Mehrotra (Research Consultant, Engineering & BD)
  • Rechargeables Inc. – Jeremy Day (President)
  • Walker Industries – Greg Robles (Manager, Innovation & Optimization)

12:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – Transportation Panel

Sponsored by SB Partners

  • LURA Consulting – Liz McHardy *Moderator
  • City of Burlington – Kaylan Edgecumbe (Manager of Integrated Mobility)
  • City of Hamilton – Juby Lee (Sustainable Mobility Program Coordinator)
  • Plug’n Drive – Mary Mallin (Manager, EVents & Logistics)

2:00 PM – Buildings Panel

  • MTE Consultants Inc. – Quynh Chau *Moderator
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) – Rob Edwards (Business Manager, Private Sector)
  • Invizij Architects Inc. – Holland Young (Architectural Designer)
  • Modern Niagara – Pat Carr (Business Development Manager, Energy Solutions)
  • Nerva Energy Group Inc. – Josh Lewis (VP Energy Engineering)

3:00 PM – Break

Sponsored by Invest in Hamilton

3:30 PM – Net-Zero Emissions Workshop

5:00 PM – Closing Remarks

  • City of Hamilton – Trevor Imhoff (Senior Project Manager)

This event is bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity

Our SBX22 Speakers

Name: Ian Klesmer (Director of Strategy and Grants)
Organisation: The Atmospheric Fund
SBX22 Session: Keynote

Name: Kim Barrett (Associate Director, Science & Partnerships)
Organisation: Conservation Halton
SBX22 Session: Keynote

Name: Moises Albanes (Energy Programs Coordinator)
Organisation: Green Venture
SBX22 Session: Energy (Moderator)

Name: Ankur Mehrotra (Research Consultant, Engineering & BD)
Organisation: Hamilton Community Enterprises
SBX22 Session: Energy

Name: Jeremy Day (President)
Organisation: Rechargeables Inc.
SBX22 Session: Energy

Name: Greg Robles (Manager, Innovation & Optimization)
Organisation: Walker Industries
SBX22 Session: Energy

Name: Liz McHardy (Partner)
Organisation: LURA Consulting
SBX22 Session: Transportation (Moderator)

Name: Kaylan Edgecumbe (Manager of Integrated Mobility)
Organisation: City of Burlington
SBX22 Session: Transportation 

Name: Juby Lee (Sustainable Mobility Program Coordinator)
Organisation: City of Hamilton
SBX22 Session: Transportation 

Name: Mary Mallin (Manager, Events & Logistics)
Organisation: Plug’n Drive
SBX22 Session: Transportation 

Name: Quynh Chau (Project Coordinator)
Organisation: MTE Consultants Inc.
SBX22 Session: Buildings (Moderator)

Name: Rob Edwards (Business Manager, Private Sector)
Organisation: Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
SBX22 Session: Buildings

Name: Holland Young (Architectural Designer)
Organisation: Invizij Architects Inc.
SBX22 Session: Buildings

Name: Pat Carr (Business Development Manager, Energy Solutions)
Organisation: Modern Niagara
SBX22 Session: Buildings

Name: Josh Lewis (VP Energy Engineering)
Organisation: Nerva Energy Group Inc.
SBX22 Session: Buildings

Name: Trevor Imhoff (Senior Project Manager)
Organisation: City of Hamilton
SBX22 Session: Closing Remarks

Our SBX22 Sponsors