PADA hosts a series of educational breakfasts on relevant topics related to A&D as well as social events throughout the year, connecting people and disciplines across the industry.

Upcoming Events

March 11, 2025

PADA Breakfast Meeting - March 11, 2025
7:15 am Registration & Breakfast; 7:30 am - 8:30 am Presentation
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW

 Tuesday, March 11, 2025

7:15 am Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:30 am Panel Discussion

M&A Around the Boardroom Table

We invite you to join us on March 11, 2025, as we host a moderated panel featuring Barb Munroe, Hilary Foulkes, and Karen Nielsen who will share how they have played pivotal roles in major M&A transactions throughout their careers in senior management positions and most recently as board members. They will share some of their strategies and insights on how these transformational decisions are evaluated and the board of directors’ role in approving major M&A transactions.  

Barb Munroe

About the Speaker:

Barbara Munroe has more than 25 years of experience as a lawyer and executive in diverse industries. Ms. Munroe is an experienced corporate director, serving as a director with ENMAX Corporation and as former vice-chair of the Alberta Cancer Foundation's Board of Trustees. Ms. Munroe was Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and General Counsel for WestJet Airlines from November 2016 until retiring in March 2019. Barbara is the Chair of the board for Veren. 

Hilary Foulkes 

About the Speaker:

Hilary began her career over 40 years ago as a geologist, working in northern exploration mining camps then transitioning to the oil and gas sector. Hilary served on a number of charitable, public, and private equity boards prior to becoming  board Chair for Enerplus Corporation. Upon the sale of Enerplus in 2024, she was appointed to the acquiror’s board, Houston based Chord Energy. Hilary serves on the board of Pine Cliff Energy and is the Vice-Chair of “Let’s Talk Science,” a national science education foundation. 

 Karen Nielsen

Karen’s executive experience spans over 35 years with experience in the Electricity, Oil and Gas sectors. Up until recently, she was the Chief Commercial Officer at ATCO EnPower, one of the ATCO Group of Companies. She served as the Lead Independent Director for Crew Energy Inc from 2018 to 2024 when they successfully sold Crew to Tourmaline. She held subcommittee Chair positions such as the Reserves Committee and the HR Committee for the Crew Board.

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April 8, 2025

PADA Breakfast Meeting - April 8, 2025
7:15 am Registration & Breakfast; 7:30 am - 8:30 am Presentation
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW

PADA BREAKFAST EVENT

April 8, 2025

The Calgary Petroleum Club
319 - 5 Ave SW, Devonian Room

7:15 am - Registration/Breakfast / 7:30 am - Presentation

Details to come


May 13, 2025

PADA Breakfast Meeting - May 13, 2025
7:15 am Registration & Breakfast; 7:30 am - 8:30 am Presentation
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW

PADA BREAKFAST EVENT

May 13, 2025

The Calgary Petroleum Club
319 - 5 Ave SW, Devonian Room

7:15 am - Registration/Breakfast / 7:30 am - Presentation

Details to come


June 10, 2025

PADA Breakfast Meeting - June 10, 2025
7:15 am Registration & Breakfast; 7:30 am - 8:30 am Presentation
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW

PADA BREAKFAST EVENT

June 10, 2025

The Calgary Petroleum Club
319 - 5 Ave SW, Devonian Room

7:15 am - Registration/Breakfast / 7:30 am - Presentation

Details to come


June 19, 2025

PADA Annual Golf Tournament - June 19, 2025
11:00 Registration; 11:30 Lunch; 1:00 Shotgun; Cocktails, Prizes & Dinner to follow
Valley Ridge Golf Course,11618 Valley Ridge Park NW, Calgary,

The Annual PADA Energy Society

Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 19, 2025

Valley Ridge Golf Club

 


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