The Pembina Institute’s unGALA will once again be held on Thursday, January 28, 2027. We’ll all be ready to get together, put on our cowboy hats and celebrate the power of a clean energy future that drives a prosperous, connected Canadian economy. For more than a decade, the annual Pembina Institute unGALA has gathered leaders in government, industry, academia, and non-governmental organizations, all committed to developing evidence-based, practical solutions to Canada’s greatest energy challenges. It’s called the unGALA because it’s an unconventional party, beloved for the casual atmosphere and western attire.
The night will be full of delicious eats and plenty of networking with Canada’s who’s who of the sustainability sector, so be sure to secure your 2027 sponsorships early!
Download the sponsorship package. For sponsorship inquiries for this year's unGALA, please contact Samantha Ward by email.
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. In 2018, he was named Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, overseeing the federal government’s ambitious $187 billion infrastructure investment plan. He was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2019 and oversaw the creation of Canada’s Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations, which more than 80 countries have endorsed. As Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry from 2021 to 2025, he helped attract major investments into Canada, advanced the development and adoption of clean technologies, strengthened research and development, and bolstered Canada’s position in environmental sustainability.
Minister Champagne holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Université de Montréal and a Master of Laws in American law from Case Western Reserve University. He also studied public and private international law at The Hague Academy of International Law, in the Netherlands.
2027 Organizing Committee
| Julia Langer (Committee Chair), CEO, The Atmospheric Fund |
| David Campbell, Principal, GT & Company |
| Colin Guldimann, Senior Director, Sustainable Finance, RBC |
| Daniel Pass, Director, Quinn and Partners |
| Alex Phillips, Director, Government Relations and Public Policy, CIBC |
| Marlo Raynolds, CEO, Charger Ready Properties |
| Mark Rudolph, President & CEO, justenvironment |
| Sandy Schembri, Senior Counsel, Sussex Strategy Group |
| Laurie Simmonds, President & CEO, Green Living Enterprises |
Check out photos from the 2026 event!
2026 Sponsors
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