Connecting the Dots: The Next Era of Pipeline Infrastructure

The global energy landscape is evolving in complex and often competing ways, requiring industry leaders to balance energy security, affordability, reliability, and decarbonization. As pipelines continue to play a critical role in connecting supply and demand, the decisions made today around investment, operations, technology, regulation, and workforce development will shape the industry's performance, resilience, and public trust for decades to come.

This executive leadership panel will bring together senior leaders from industry and government to discuss how today's strategic choices will influence tomorrow's outcomes. Through perspectives spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, panelists will explore the future of pipeline infrastructure, operational excellence, regulatory frameworks, innovation, and talent development in an increasingly dynamic energy system.

Panelists:

• Tracy Sletto, Chief Executive Officer, Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
• Paul Roberti, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• Hidalgo J. Martinez, Vice President, Mexico Gas Operations, TC Energy
• Jason Smith, Vice President, Asset Integrity, ONEOK
• Luke Skaarup, Director, Pipeline Integrity Programs & Engineering, Enbridge Liquids Pipelines

Moderator:

• Bailey Sartori, ROSEN and Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP) USA