Empowering Indigenous Communities: A Canada–Sweden Collaboration for Next-Generation Wind Energy

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Empowering Indigenous Communities: A Canada–Sweden Collaboration for Next-Generation Wind Energy Passé

Mercredi novembre 19, 2025 10:34 - 10:45 Auditorium

Presenters: Johan Sandberg, Melanie Mark

Conférenciers

Johan Sandberg Présentateur

CEO
SeaTwirl

Johan Sandberg has worked with offshore wind power since 2008 and has been especially focused on floating wind turbine technology. He spent almost 12 years in DNV where he – among other things - had global responsibility for offshore renewables advisory services, responsibility for developing the world’s first design standard for floating wind turbines, and the world’s only guideline for integrating offshore wind with offshore oil & gas assets. In 2019 Johan joined the Norwegian industry conglomerate Aker and as Head of Business Development in Aker Offshore Wind, and since 2023 he is the CEO of Swedish floating wind technology developer SeaTwirl.

Melanie Mark Présentateur

Partner
Aks Wind Energy

Melanie Mark, Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak
Of Nisga'a, Gitxsan, Cree, and Ojibway ancestry, Melanie was the first, First Nations woman elected to the BC Legislature, and served as a Cabinet Minister throughout her seven years in government. Melanie has a track record of advancing complex initiatives with First Nations and government, and decades working to advance Indigenous priorities.Uniquely, Melanie transcends multiple worlds in British Columbia, across First Nations, government and industry.

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