(Lake Louise, AB) – Bennett Jones will host prominent business and political leaders at the 10th anniversary of the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum on Friday, November 23 in Lake Louise, Alberta.
Keynote speakers include:
- David Dodge, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada
- Murray Edwards, Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
- Jim Prentice, Senior Executive Vice-President and Vice-Chairman, CIBC
- Peter Tertzakian, Chief Energy Economist and Managing Director, ARC Financial Corporation
"As the global energy landscape continues to shift, business and government are being challenged to respond to a variety of market and geopolitical forces which will shape Canada's stature as an energy superpower in a rapidly changing world", according to Perry Spitznagel, Vice-Chairman and Managing Partner of Bennett Jones' Calgary office. "How we respond to the opportunities and challenges will be played out on the national and international stage for many years to come".
Established in 2003 by a committee of dedicated and influential individuals with a passion for Canadian sport, the Bennett Jones Business Forum is now a premier business forum and includes the annual release of Former Bank of Canada Governor, David Dodge's Economic Update.
The Forum is held in conjunction with the first World Cup Downhill and Super G ski races of the season and provides a stage for business and relationship development while creating awareness and support for Alpine Canada Alpin.
Max Gartner, president of Alpine Canada Alpin said: "We have been part of the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum for a decade now and we are delighted to continue our association with this prestigious event, which brings together business leaders and the world's skiing elite."
About Bennett Jones
Bennett Jones is home to more than 375 lawyers and business advisors and 495 staff in eight offices – Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Beijing. Our firm's leadership position is reflected in the law we practice, the groundbreaking work we do, the client relationships we have and the quality of our people. For more information visit: www.bennettjonesbusinessforum.com
| When: | Friday, November 23, 2012 |
| Where: | The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Heritage Hall 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0 |
For additional information, please contact:
Alanna Rittich
Director, Business Development
Bennett Jones LLP
t: 403.298.3085 c: 403.808.6486
e: ritticha@bennettjones.com
Kelly Angele
t: 403.818.0838
e: contact@bennettjonesbusinessforum.com
Bennett Jones