What is this event?
This is a two-day, in-person leadership conference designed specifically for frontline leaders in the energy sector.
No theory. No fluff.
This event is focused on one thing:
Better execution at the frontline.
You will hear from industry leaders, participate in hands-on workshops, and walk away with tools you can use immediately on site.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Casey McWhan
Leading at scale in one of Canada’s largest energy organizations. Casey brings real-world insight into leadership, accountability, and performance in complex operations.
Shane Roney
A leader in midstream operations, Shane focuses on aligning teams, driving efficiency, and delivering results under pressure.
Marc Wahl
Marc brings experience from a major industrial organization where safety, precision, and execution are non-negotiable.
Learn from operational leaders from Canadian Natural Resources, Keyera, NOVA Chemicals, and All Around Performance.
Justin Yaassoub
Former special forces operator, Justin focuses on developing frontline leaders who can think, and execute in high-risk environments.
If you are responsible for results, this is the level of conversation you will be part of.
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Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Casey McWhan
Leading in one of Canada’s largest energy organizations. He brings real-world insight into leadership, accountability, and performance in complex operations.
Shane Roney
A leader in midstream operations, Shane focuses on aligning teams, driving efficiency, and delivering results under pressure.
Marc Wahl
Marc brings experience from a major industrial organization where safety, precision, and execution are non-negotiable.
Learn from operational leaders from Canadian Natural Resources, Keyera, NOVA Chemicals, and All Around Performance.
Justin Yaassoub
Former special forces operator, Justin focuses on developing frontline leaders who can think, and execute in high-risk environments.
If you are responsible for results, this is the level of conversation you will be part of.
Secure Your Spot
Why this matters
Most leadership training is built for boardrooms—not job sites.
They are struggling with execution.
Right now, there is constant pressure to do more with what they have.
Costs are up. Timelines are tight. Expectations from stakeholders are increasing.
You are being asked to move faster, be more efficient, and deliver more with the same people and resources.
What you will walk away with
You will not leave with notes you never use.
- Leaders who better understand how to communicate the “why”
- Practical tools for decision-making under pressure
- Clear frameworks to build ownership at the frontline
- Strategies to combat complacency before it becomes dangerous
- A clearer path for developing your next generation of leaders
This is disciplined execution, not fleeting motivation.
What to Expect
Keynote sessions from industry leaders
Hands-on workshops led by AAP facilitators
Panel discussions focused on real challenges
Networking with leaders facing the same pressures
This is not a passive event.
You will be called on, challenged, and held to the same standard you hold your team.
Over two days, you will experience:
A trade show with industry-relevant vendors
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Interactive Workshops
You will have the opportunity to attend all 4 interactive workshops over the 2-day conference.
Participant-selected workshops facilitated by AAP leadership practitioners and built around real frontline scenarios—not hypotheticals.
Change is constant—but resistance doesn’t have to be. Learn how to create clarity and alignment during transitions so your teams stay focused and productive.
Hesitation costs more than mistakes.
Build confidence and clarity in decision-making when the pressure is on.
High performance isn’t commanded—it’s developed. Learn how to build capability in your people instead of carrying everything yourself.
Complacency is quiet—but costly.
Identify early warning signs and build systems that maintain standards without creating fear.
How am I supposed to pull my best people off site for two full days?
Is this really worth the added travel and accommodation costs?
We already have internal leadership training. Why would we invest in this too?
How do I send people without it looking like favoritism?
I've never heard of AAP before, why should I trust this event?
This is the first year, so how do I know it will be worth attending?
What makes this different from every other leadership conference?
Are they keynotes and workshops going to be boring?
How am I supposed to pull my best people off site for two full days?
That is exactly why this matters. Right now your top performers are carrying too much. If nothing changes, they burn out or leave. This event helps you build capability around them so they are not the only ones holding everything together.
We already have internal leadership training. Why would we invest in this too?
Most companies do. But if your leaders are still struggling with communication, ownership, and decision-making, then something is missing. This event is built specifically for frontline execution in high-risk environments, not generic leadership theory.
I've never heard of AAP before, why should I trust this event?
That is fair. What matters is not the name. It is the relevance. This event is built by people who understand frontline leadership in high-risk environments and focus on practical application, not theory. We are trusted by top performers in the energy sector and have the results to prove it.
