PADA Conference 2025

October 30, 2025 | 11:15AM - 3:30PM

Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian room

319 - 5 Avenue SW  

11.15 PM

Registration

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM

Rob Morgan
Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Energy Regulator

Rob Morgan brings over 35 years of leadership in the oil & gas industry, with deep expertise in Canadian energy industry. Prior to joining the AER in 2025, he led Strathcona Resources as President & CEO. His previous roles include senior executive positions at Cona Resources, Crew Energy, Harvest Operations, and more. Rob holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

 John Jeffrey
Chief Executive Officer & Director, Saturn Oil & Gas Inc.

John Jeffrey serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Saturn Oil & Gas Inc., which has been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies for the past several years. John’s extensive experience in financial management and operations has enabled him to successfully execute large engineering and environmental projects. Previously, he held the position of Area Finance Manager for a Fortune 500 engineering consulting firm in Canada.

John was also a founder and the CFO of Axiom Group, a geological and engineering consulting company that drilled over 800 wells in western Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with an MBA majoring in Finance.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Panel Discussion 
Deal Mechanics: Success Drivers - From Concept to Close 

Brian MacInnis, CA, CFA
Managing Director, Natural Resources 
and Infrastructure Investment Banking
CIBC Capital Markets - Calgary

Brian is a Managing Director with CIBC Capital Markets Investment Banking, where he leads coverage of Canadian oil and gas producers. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, and a range of other capital markets advisory mandates. His select advisory experience includes ARC Resources’ acquisition of Seven Generations; Hammerhead Resources’ go-public SPAC merger and subsequent sale to Veren; Baytex Energy’s acquisition of Ranger Oil; Peyto Exploration’s acquisition of Repsol Energy Canada; Ridgeback Resources’ sale to Saturn; and Vermilion Energy’s acquisition of Leucrotta Exploration.

Prior to joining CIBC, Brian worked with a Canadian private credit capital provider focused on principal investing in upstream oil and gas, energy infrastructure, senior secured and unsecured credit, preferred equity and joint venture structures. Brian also serves on the Board of Directors of Parks Foundation Calgary.  

Benjamin Thomson
Director, Natural Resources and
Infrastructure Investment Banking
CIBC Capital Markets - Calgary

Ben is a Director with CIBC Capital Markets Investment Banking, focusing on Canadian oil and gas producers and bringing a broad range of financial and capital markets experience.

Prior to rejoining CIBC, he held extensive experience as a principal investor in public and private equity, including roles at CPP Investments and one of Canada’s largest family offices.

His select advisory experience includes Blackstone’s (CPPIB) acquisition of Advarra; ARC Resources’ acquisition of Seven Generations; Brookfield’s strategic investment in Superior Plus; and Baytex Energy’s acquisition of Raging River.

Chelsea Hunter, Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Chelsea Hunter is a partner in the securities group at Blakes. Her primary focus is advising public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, debt and equity financings, continuous disclosure and securities law compliance.
Chelsea’s experience includes representing both private and publicly traded issuers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition to advising on corporate commercial matters, she has represented issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings of equity and debt and has acted on behalf of both purchasers and vendors in a variety of M&A transactions. 
Prior to joining Blakes, Chelsea completed a year-long secondment with a TSX-listed major Canadian transportation and midstream service provider, where she advised on corporate finance, corporate governance, continuous disclosure, and general commercial and contract matters.

 Calgary Petroleum Club - Trophy Room | First Floor 

Wrap up the day with an informal networking social in the Trophy Room. Enjoy refreshments, make valuable connections, and engage in relaxed conversations with fellow industry professionals.

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