Champions Summit 2026

That's a Wrap.

Calgary's Most Curated Room of Rising Executive Leaders.

Where rising executives close the gap to the executive suite.
2027 is in the works.

150
Curated Seats
9.5 / 10
Avg. Rating — 2025 Attendees
30+
Organizations
4
CEO Firesides
WHO THIS IS FOR

Is This Room for You?

You're not at the top yet — but you can see it from here. You've got the team, the title, and the trajectory. What you don't have is direct access to the unfiltered conversations happening at the next level.

That's what Champions Summit was built to give you.

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about 2027.

Join the 2027 Waitlist

This is not a conference. It is a standard.

Calgary invests in mid-level leadership and connects sitting CEOs to each other. Leaders 1–2 levels from the C-Suite — the ones replacing them in the next decade — navigate that transition alone. Champions Summit fills that gap.

Who Was in the Room in 2026

Every voice in the room earned their seat. Here are a few of them.

Champions Summit 2026, full room
2026 CEO FIRESIDES

The CEOs unscripted. On the record.

Janine Sullivan

Janine Sullivan

President & CEO, FortisAlberta

Janine brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta. A longtime member of the… Read moreFortis group of companies, she has developed a deep understanding of the regulated utility space in progressive leadership positions at both Newfoundland Power and FortisAlberta. As President and CEO, Janine leads the company's efforts to safely deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to more than half a million customers across Alberta. Under her direction, FortisAlberta is fostering innovation, investing in communities and supporting economic growth across its service territory. A respected voice in Canada's energy landscape, Janine received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and ongoing support of women and youth pursuing careers in the skilled trades. She was named an inaugural member of Electricity Canada's Women in Electricity Leadership Circle and is a sought-after panelist and speaker at industry events. Janine is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University. She serves on the Board of Directors of FortisBC, Electricity Canada, Western Energy Institute and CAREERS: The Next Generation, where she supports initiatives that connect youth with career opportunities in the skilled trades. Originally from Newfoundland, Janine has proudly called Alberta home for almost 20 years. She has come to know the province well — by both regularly visiting the company's 37 service points and driving her two boys to hockey rinks across Alberta. Read less

Robert Hayes

Robert Hayes

President & CEO, Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation

Robert Hayes has been President and CEO of Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation since 2024. He represents CSEC's ownership group in overseeing… Read moreall business operations of five sports teams, music, comedy, entertainment and related community supporting Foundations. Mr. Hayes had a 30+ year career in the financial sector, working throughout Canada and the US with the last 20 years in Calgary. He has held numerous Senior Executive positions, primarily leading client facing teams focused on areas such as mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, sports & entertainment, private banking, risk management, and international. A native of Halifax, Mr. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University, FCMA, FCPA, and ICD.D designations. He has completed Executive Leadership & Strategic Management programs at Northwestern University, University of Western Ontario, and University of Toronto. In the community, Mr. Hayes presently sits on the Calgary Flames Foundation, Calgary Stampeders Foundation, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Film Centre, and Prostate Cancer Centre Boards. Historically, he has served on the Calgary Stampede Foundation's $100 million capital campaign committee, served three terms on the United Way Executive Campaign Cabinet, chaired the Wood's Homes Foundation Board that included a Capital Campaign and CEO search, was a Westside Recreation Centre board member chairing the Human Resource Committee, and was a member of the Peter Lougheed Centre Development Council for over 10 years. In 2013, Mr. Hayes was recognized as one of Alberta's 50 Most Influential People. Read less

Andy Trewick

Andy Trewick

President & CEO, Graham

Over 35 years leading contracting businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Now at the helm of Graham, an employee-owned… Read moreconstruction leader, balancing project delivery with long-term strategy and people development. Read less

Mark Little

Mark Little

Founder & CEO, Jotson (Former President & CEO, Suncor)

Mark Little is the Founder and CEO of Jotson Inc., a technology platform empowering Canadian households and businesses to manage energy costs and… Read moreconsumption. Mark has more than 35 years of leadership experience in the Canadian energy industry, including 23 years at Imperial/Exxon, and most recently as President & CEO at Suncor Energy (2019-2022). During his career, Mark has led large complex organizations working on multi-billion-dollar energy projects, from the conceptual design, development, and project implementation through to operations and maintenance. Mark has led the startup and operation of large wind, solar, and biogas projects, and is one of the founding CEOs of Pathways Alliance, an initiative that sets the six largest oil sands companies in Canada on a path to reach net-zero CO2 emissions. He is a board member of General Fusion, an advisor to the Coalition for a Better Future, and is the 2024 recipient of the CCIB Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. Mark holds two degrees – one in computer science from the University of Calgary, and one in applied petroleum engineering technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of the advanced management program at Harvard Business School. Read less

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2026 DIARY OF A COO

The view from the second chair.

Brought to you by Brunel

Mike Wieninger
Panelist

Mike Wieninger

COO, Canadian Operations, PCL Construction

Keith Chiasson
Panelist

Keith Chiasson

Former COO, Cenovus Energy

Kristen McGill
Panelist

Kristen McGill

Former COO, ZayZoon

Tyler Chisholm

Hosted by
Tyler Chisholm — CEO, Clearmotive Marketing

2026 DIARY OF A CFO

Inside the financial mind.

Eileen Marikar
Panelist

Eileen Marikar

Senior VP & CFO, Keyera

Derek Payne
Panelist

Derek Payne

Former CFO, DIRTT

Geri Greenall

Hosted by
Geri Greenall — COO/CFO, Cascade Trading

2026 MENTOR CAFÉ

The mentors at the table.

A rotating small-group format where attendees sat across from CEOs, founders, board chairs, and operators from across industries.

Brought to you by Java Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions

Bill Black

Bill Black

President & CEO, Calgary Construction Association

Keith Chiasson

Keith Chiasson

Former COO, Cenovus Energy

Tyler Chisholm

Tyler Chisholm

CEO, Clearmotive Marketing

Darryl Conroy

Darryl Conroy

President, Professional Excavators & Construction

Iggy Domagalski

Iggy Domagalski

Former President & CEO, Wajax

Jeff Dyer

Jeff Dyer

CEO, Trellis Society

Judy Fairburn

Judy Fairburn

Co-Founder & General Partner, The51

Sandi Gilbert

Sandi Gilbert

Managing Partner, InterGen

Geri Greenall

Geri Greenall

COO/CFO, Cascade Trading

Jim Jarrell

Jim Jarrell

Former President & Co-CEO, RS Energy Group

Jennifer Lussier

Jennifer Lussier

CEO, Platform Calgary

Todd Maheux

Todd Maheux

General Manager, Production Operations, Tourmaline

Cecilia Menghini

Cecilia Menghini

Chief Risk Officer, AIMCo

Steve Mesler

Steve Mesler

Olympic and World Champion, Mesler Performance Group

Donovan Nielsen

Donovan Nielsen

President, Scovan

Derek Payne

Derek Payne

Former CFO, DIRTT

Krista Pell

Krista Pell

CPO, Trimac Transportation

Omar Rehman

Omar Rehman

Senior Managing Director & Chief Internal Auditor, AIMCo

Murray Rodgers

Murray Rodgers

Co-Founder & CEO, Kingfisher Energy, author of The Psychedelic CEO

Cathie Saroka

Cathie Saroka

CEO, Goldray Glass

Craig Senyk

Craig Senyk

Board Chair, Mawer Investment Management

Rhonda Smith

Rhonda Smith

Co-Founder & Executive Chair, Trace Associates Inc.

Mark Terrill

Mark Terrill

Chair, TEC Canada

Who This Room Is For

The room of 150 is curated so every conversation counts.

Who This Is For

  • Rising executives 1–2 levels from the C-Suite
  • Operators carrying real P&L, team, or organizational responsibility
  • Leaders committed to building capacity, sharpening judgment, and lengthening their leadership runway
  • Cross-industry collaborators who value the room over the pitch
  • Returning Champions Summit alumni and peers nominated by them

Who This Is Not For

  • Service providers, consultants, or coaches treating the event as prospecting
  • Sales professionals using the room to build pipeline
  • Leaders more than two levels from the C-Suite (we'll point you to other Level 52 programs that fit)
  • Anyone whose primary intent is selling rather than building
THE CHAMPIONS CODE

This is not a conference. It is a standard.

Champions Summit exists to forge a community of current and future executives committed to responsibility over status, contribution over consumption, and long-term impact over short-term wins — for Calgary and beyond.

  • 01We choose responsibility over status.
  • 02We speak what matters, not what's safe.
  • 03We contribute before we consume.
  • 04We build beyond ourselves.
  • 05We play the long game.

How we lead in this room is how we lead everywhere.

CHAMPIONS SUMMIT 2027

The 2027 Room Starts Here.

2026 is in the books. The next room won't wait for you to notice it. Join the waitlist and be the first to hear the 2027 dates, the first confirmed CEOs, and when applications open. Sending your leaders? Start here too.

2026 PARTNERS

Trusted By

Presenting Partners

The leaders helping shape the room.

Champions Summit is backed by operators and builders connected to leadership development, industry, and community impact.

Presenting Partner

Jayson Krause

Jayson Krause

Founder & Board Chair in

Level 52

Presenting Partner

Donovan Nielsen

Donovan Nielsen

President in

Presenting Partner

Seth Rosenzweig

Seth Rosenzweig

CEO in

Classroom Champions

Experience Partners

The organizations backing key summit experiences.

These partners bring you the leadership experiences that make Champions Summit more than a conference.

Champions Pathway Partner

Craig Senyk Initiatives

Leadership Simulation Partner

Orennia

Evening Experience Partner

MNP

Mentor Café Partner

Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions

Champions Hour Partner

Ovintiv

Diary of a COO Partner

Brunel

Furniture Partner

RGO

Networking Partner

Fit Kitchen

Access, not advertising.

Your people sit at the same table as Calgary's current and next wave of executive leaders.

Association, not visibility.

Your brand becomes synonymous with the development of Calgary's next generation of executives.

Impact, not investment.

Proceeds support Classroom Champions — building goal-setting and resilience in K–8 classrooms.

Partner in 2027

Every 2026 partnership was exclusive: one partner per experience. 2027 opportunities are being shaped now. Let's talk about where your organization fits.

Explore 2027 Partnerships