Conference Speakers

Drew Leyburne is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).  Prior to his current position, Mr. Leyburne served as Director General in various roles at NRCan, worked at the Privy Council Office, and was an Associate with McKinsey & Co.  Drew holds degrees from Oxford University and Bishop’s University.

NRCan’s Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector supports the advancement of clean energy technologies through scientific research and program delivery in energy research, development, and demonstration.  In addition, Mr. Leyburne is responsible for national Canmet laboratories in Varennes (Quebec), Ottawa (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario), and Devon (Alberta).  These labs drive the development and demonstration of clean energy technologies and advanced materials to support government priorities, with the ultimate goal of creating a lower-carbon economy, both domestically and internationally.