Unpacking Montana's Natural Resources

Unpacking Montana's Natural Resources

Exploring the natural resource development concepts, projects underway, and partnerships driving the next generation of energy development.

Date and time

October 26, 2023 · 5pm - October 27, 2023 · 5pm MDT

Location

Copper King Convention Center, Ascend Hotel Collection

4655 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701

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Agenda

6:00 PM

Networking Reception & Welcome


OCTOBER 26th: 51 Below, 51 W. Park Street Butte, MT

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

October 27th: Convention begins


LOCATION: Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT

8:30 AM

Welcome from Commissioner Josh Slotnick, Missoula County

8:40 AM

Understanding Energy in Montana


Ben Brouwer, Energy Bureau Chief, Montana Department of Environmental Quality

9:45 AM

Montana’s Legislative & Regulatory Environment for Energy


Senator Daniel Zolnikov, Montana Senate District 22

11:00 AM

Natural Resource Development Concepts in Montana

12:15 PM

Keynote – Nuclear Energy in the US & Opportunities for Montana


Glen R. Murrell, Community and Regional Engagement Director, Idaho National Lab

1:30 PM

Partnerships Driving Success


-Josh Slotnick/David Strohmaier Development of 100% Renewable Electricity Rate -Jim Atchison, Southeast Montana Development – Value Added Energy Commercialization Concepts and Economic Development Pa...

2:30 PM

Active Natural Resource Projects in Montana

4:00 PM

Trends in Natural Resource Project Financing

4:30 PM

Investing in Montana


Liane Taylor, Business Division Administrator, Montana Department of Commerce

5:00 PM

Conference ENDS

About this event

Join local elected officials, regulatory agency staff, and industry leaders to discuss the future of Montana's energy production. The event will explore topics like natural resource development concepts, current energy projects underway, and public-private partnerships driving the next generation of energy development.

The Conference will take place at the Copper King in Butte, Montana on October 26th. A welcome reception will be held on the evening of the 26th, with more details to follow. A ticket to the event includes access to the Welcome Reception, conference sessions, and a continental breakfast and lunch on the 27th.

Speakers will include Energy Bureau Chief Ben Brouwer of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Senator Daniel Zolnikov of Montana’s Seate District 22, Business Division Administrator Liane Taylor of the Montana Department of Commerce, and more.

Attendees will be treated to a keynote address from Dr. Glen R. Murrell of the Idaho National Lab. In 2022, the Idaho National Lab and the State of Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to collaborate on developing capacity, insight and technology applications for advanced nuclear energy in Wyoming. Dr. Murrell is also the former executive director of the Wyoming Energy Authority and will expand on how Montana can benefit from the same actions that Wyoming is undertaking.

Virtual participation is available for those who are unable to attend in-person.

A room block is available at the Copper King. Call the hotel to reserve and be sure to mention the conference's name; call: 406-533-6960 to reserve your room.

Questions regarding the conference? Please email: Allison@wssdc.com

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