Event

Geopolitical Developments in the Energy Sector and Implications for Risk Management

May 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 0L5, Canada | In-Person

Details

May 21, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

In-Person

Calgary Petroleum Club
319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 0L5, Canada

Contact

Questions can be directed to GARP Events at events@garp.com.

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Overview

This event will explore how geopolitical developments in the energy sector are reshaping financial risk, corporate strategy, and governance. Drawing on senior industry experience, the session will highlight how organizations assess and respond to uncertainty, manage risk across the balance sheet, and build resilient decision-making frameworks.

The discussion will focus on:

  • Geopolitical drivers of risk in energy markets
  • Financial and strategic implications for firms
  • Risk governance in complex and evolving environments
  • Practical perspectives from industry leadership

Topics: Transition Risk, Geopolitical

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Speakers

Alan Withey

Alan Withey

Executive Vice President & CFO, GLJ Ltd.
Alan Withey

Alan Withey

Executive Vice President & CFO, GLJ Ltd.

With over 30 years of financial and executive experience, Alan Withey serves as GLJ’s Executive Vice President & CFO. He has led organizations through acquisitions, dispositions, and public listings on multiple exchanges in North America. Holding CPA, CA, and CFP designations, he brings deep expertise in cross-border finance, corporate governance, and long-term financial strategy. Alan believes in building resilient frameworks that enable sustainable success for clients and stakeholders.

Agenda/Schedule

*Date and Time noted as

    May 21, 2026

    • 4:00 – 4:30 pm: Registration
    • 4:30 – 4:35 pm: Welcome remarks and introduction
    • 4:35 – 5:10 pm: Keynote presentation and discussion
    • 5:10 – 5:20 pm: Q&A
    • 5:20 – 5:30 pm Information about GARP
    • 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Networking Reception

    Speakers

    Alan Withey, Executive Vice President & CFO, GLJ Ltd.

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