Novi Calgary
Connect 2026
Join Novi Labs in Calgary on October 29 for an afternoon of technical insights, industry perspectives, and networking focused on the next chapter of Canadian unconventional development. Explore how Canada’s remaining inventory competes across North America, hear the latest outlooks for Western Canadian energy markets, and join industry leaders for a timely discussion on energy security, capital allocation, and the future of Canadian oil and gas.
- Thursday, October 29, 01:30 PM MDT
- Calgary Petroleum Club | McMurray Room
Panel & Technical Presentation Speakers
Brandon Myers
Novi Labs
Brian Hamm
McDaniel
Mike Dunn
Novi Labs
Jamie Heard
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Trevor Reid
Ovintiv
Garth Stotts
Paramount Resources
Mark Oberstoetter
Wood Mackenzie
Thomas McCarthy
TD Securities
Connect, learn, and network with top industry leaders.
Event Details
Novi Calgary Connect 2026 brings together energy leaders, technical experts, operators, analysts, and capital markets professionals for an afternoon exploring the next phase of Canadian unconventional development.
Under the theme “Shale 3.0: After 20 years of development, how does Canada’s remaining inventory stack up continent-wide?”, the event will examine the quality and depth of Canada’s remaining drilling inventory, the competitiveness of the Duvernay, Western Canadian crude and condensate markets, capital allocation, and the forces shaping investment across North America.
The program will feature presentations from Novi Labs, and McDaniel, including the unveiling of Novi’s latest Duvernay inventory analysis, followed by an expert panel discussion and cocktail reception.
Designed for an intimate audience of industry professionals, Novi Calgary Connect creates an opportunity for practical discussion, new perspectives, and meaningful connections across the Canadian energy sector.
Expert Panel Details
Jared Wynveen
McDaniel
Moderator: Jared Wynveen – Executive Vice President, McDaniel
- Jamie Heard – Vice President, Capital Markets, Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Trevor Reid – Commercial Planning, Montney, Ovintiv
- Garth Stotts – Executive Vice President, Development and Reserves, Paramount Resources
- Mark Oberstoetter – Vice President, Wood Mackenzie
- Thomas McCarthy – Managing Director, TD Securities
The Panel Topic
Betting on the North: Energy Security and the Case for Canadian Oil and Gas
After two decades of unconventional development, Canada is entering a new phase. Consolidation is reshaping the upstream landscape, LNG access is changing the outlook for Canadian natural gas, and operators are increasingly competing for capital within broader North American portfolios.
This panel brings together perspectives from operators, capital markets, technical evaluation, and industry research to examine how Canadian oil and gas competes today, and what could shape its position in the next era of North American energy development.
Expect conversations around:
- How Canadian inventory competes with remaining U.S. unconventional opportunities
- The quality and depth of remaining Canadian drilling inventory
- Where the Montney and Duvernay fit within the North American resource landscape
- What drives capital allocation across Canadian and U.S. portfolios
- How consolidation and M&A are reshaping Canadian development
- How the market values Canadian inventory relative to underlying asset quality
- The impact of LNG exports and improved market access on Canadian natural gas
- The role of infrastructure and takeaway capacity in unlocking additional value
- How development strategies and completion intensity are evolving on both sides of the border
- What “Shale 3.0” means after 20 years of unconventional development
- The factors that could shape Canada’s share of North American energy investment over the next decade
Technical Presentations
Novi Labs Product Team
Novi Product Roadmap
A look at what’s ahead for the Novi platform, including upcoming capabilities designed to help energy professionals evaluate assets, benchmark development, and make more informed decisions.
Mike Dunn | Novi Labs
Western Canadian Crude Oil and Condensate Outlook
Mike Dunn will examine the outlook for Western Canadian crude oil and condensate markets, drawing on decades of experience covering Canadian oil and gas companies and energy markets.
Brian Hamm | McDaniel
Across the Basin with EVA: Standout Results, Surprises and Misses
Brian Hamm, President & CEO of McDaniel, will share a basin-wide look at EVA results, highlighting standout performance, unexpected findings, and areas that did not meet expectations.
Brandon Myers | Novi Labs
Duvernay Inventory Analysis
Brandon Myers will unveil Novi’s new Duvernay inventory analysis, exploring how the model was built, how the remaining opportunity compares with development across the Lower 48, and what the data reveals about the future development potential of the play.
Who's attending?
This gathering is designed for technical, commercial, and executive leadership across the Canadian energy industry, including:
- Exploration and production executives
- Reservoir engineering and subsurface leaders
- Asset development and planning teams
- Corporate strategy and business development professionals
- A&D and M&A professionals
- Capital markets and investor relations leaders
- Energy research and market analysts
- Private equity and institutional investors
- Commercial and market strategy teams
- Energy technology and analytics professionals
The event brings together professionals involved in evaluating resources, allocating capital, developing assets, analyzing markets, and shaping the next chapter of Canadian energy.
The Agenda
Join us for an afternoon of market analysis, technical insights, new Novi product and inventory developments, and an expert panel examining the future competitiveness of Canadian oil and gas. The program will conclude with cocktails and networking at the Calgary Petroleum Club.
Detailed Agenda:
- 1:30 PM MDT – Registration & Networking
Check in, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees before the presentations begin. - 2:00 PM MDT – Novi Product Roadmap
Novi Labs Product Team - 2:15 PM MDT – Western Canadian Crude Oil and Condensate Outlook
Mike Dunn, Senior Analyst – Canada, Novi Labs - 2:30 PM MDT – Across the Basin with EVA: Standout Results, Surprises and Misses
Brian Hamm, President & CEO, McDaniel - 3:00 PM MDT – Novi Intelligence: Duvernay Inventory
Brandon Myers, Head of Research, Novi Labs - 3:45 PM MDT – Expert Panel Discussion
Betting on the North: Energy Security and the Case for Canadian Oil and Gas
Moderated by Jared Wynveen, Executive Vice President, McDaniel - 4:45 PM MDT – Closing Remarks
- 5:00 PM MDT – Cocktail Reception
- 6:15 PM MDT – Event Concludes
The Venue
Join us at the Calgary Petroleum Club, a landmark gathering place for Calgary’s energy community and an ideal setting for an afternoon of industry discussion, technical insights, and networking.
Event Room:
McMurray Room
Location:
Calgary Petroleum Club
319 5th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L5
Canada
Why should you attend?
This exclusive gathering provides:
- A new perspective on Canadian inventory, including how the Montney and Duvernay compare with remaining opportunities across North America
- Exclusive insights from Novi Intelligence, including the unveiling of Novi’s new Duvernay inventory analysis
- A Western Canadian market outlook from Novi Labs, examining crude oil and condensate market dynamics
- Cross-industry perspectives from operators, analysts, technical experts, and capital markets leaders
- Practical discussion around capital allocation, inventory quality, M&A, market access, and development strategy
- A look at Novi’s evolving product roadmap and the tools being developed to support asset evaluation and strategic decision-making
- Direct access to industry leaders through an intimate panel format and audience Q&A
- High-value networking with professionals shaping the next chapter of Canadian energy
The focused format combines technical presentations, market analysis, multi-perspective discussion, and networking to help attendees better understand where Canadian oil and gas fits within the next chapter of North American energy development.
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