EXHIBITOR PROFILES

Dr. Stan Pankratz joined as co-founder of Summit View Development Crop in 2010 to assist companies with accessing benefits found within the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program.

It was his assistance to another algae company that had developed an advanced cultivation system, that led him on a personal journey focused on algae’s potential to address the Province of Alberta and Canada’s climate change challenge.

Algae is our planet’s fastest growing plant and has CO2 as it’s key nutrient requirement. His PhD studies culminated in a report to the Alberta Government on the topic “Algae-based Biomass for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals” that may be found at Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA).

More than 22 years ago, a visionary group of five women in Calgary, Alberta came together with a shared goal: to create a space where like-minded women in the energy industry could connect, collaborate, and grow organically. With a deep commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting one another's professional and personal aspirations, they laid the foundation for what would become CWiE. Built upon the three pillars of Philanthropy, Education, and Networking, CWiE has evolved into a vibrant and inclusive community that empowers women, enriches careers, and drives positive change across Canada’s energy sector. What started as a simple idea has grown into a dynamic network that continues to inspire and energize women to this day.