Toronto Critical Minerals & Energy Leadership Forum

Join leaders from across Canada's mining, energy and investment ecosystem for an evening of insight, discussion and high-value networking.

Presented by the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Toronto, in partnership with and co-sponsored by Claddagh Mercantile Group and Loopstra Nixon LLP. The Toronto Critical Minerals & Energy Leadership Forum brings together executives, investors, legal experts, and industry leaders to examine the trends shaping one of Canada's most important economic sectors.

The programme features a keynote address from Barry O'Shea, Chief Executive Officer of Highland Copper, followed by a moderated panel led by Joseph Collins, Co-Founder of Claddagh Mercantile Group, with expert panellists from across the mining, energy and legal sectors.

Topics will include the global economic outlook, investment trends, Canada's role in securing critical mineral supply chains, project financing, regulation and the future of the energy transition.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Loopstra Nixon LLP, Toronto, 130 Adelaide St W Ste 2800, Toronto, ON M5H 2K4

Programme

• Welcome Remarks: Loopstra Nixon LLP Representative
• Keynote Address: Barry O'Shea, Chief Executive Officer, Highland Copper
• Moderated Panel Discussion led by Joseph Collins, Co-Founder, Claddagh Mercantile Group
• Audience Q&A

Networking Reception with industry leaders and professionals

Your ticket includes:
• Keynote presentation
• Moderated panel discussion
• Audience Q&A
• Networking reception with light refreshments

Whether you are an executive, investor, entrepreneur, advisor or policymaker, this is an opportunity to connect with the people driving the future of Canada's critical minerals and energy economy.