REBOOT: Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres
Disruptors29 Jul 2025

REBOOT: Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres

What does it take to power the intelligence economy of the future? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the surging energy demands of AI and data centers, exploring how Canada can seize this pivotal moment to lead the way in sustainable innovation.

Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, shares how the province is positioning itself as a global hub for data infrastructure through initiatives like the Wonder Valley project, which aims to build the largest data center installation on the planet. Doug Beach, Chair of Eavor Technologies, discusses the role of advanced geothermal energy in creating a cleaner, more reliable energy grid. Together, they illuminate Canada’s unique potential to combine abundant natural resources, cutting-edge technologies, and bold innovation strategies to power the next generation of intelligence.

Discover how startups, policymakers, and industry leaders are coming together to transform Canada into a global leader in the data economy, while balancing energy demands with sustainability. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the opportunities shaping our nation’s future.

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Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era

Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era

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REBOOT: Hydrogen Horizons: Powering a Green Path Forward

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REBOOT: Mechanical Minds: Exploring the World of AI Robots

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REBOOT: Navigating Canada’s Carbon Frontier

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REBOOT: Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI

REBOOT: Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI

This is our 7th season of Disruptors and we’re kicking it off with a bang! There is a tech wave surging and it was truly the summer of AI. People are both excited and worried about what it’ll mean ...

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The OceanTech Wave: Diving Deep for Climate Action

The OceanTech Wave: Diving Deep for Climate Action

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