Leading From The Front
The Canadian Energy Industry is the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly energy industry on this planet. Canada is a world leader in supplying the most responsibly sourced energy.
The Canadian Energy Executive Association and its members are the leaders of these companies that are responsible for continuing to ensure Canada remains, and the world understands it to be, a global leader.
CHAIR MESSAGE
Our three pillars
Our business events held throughout the year provide our members with the opportunity to connect and share ideas with others in the industry, helping to further their own individual businesses and the industry as a whole.
We aspire to continue to be at the forefront of positive and leading messaging for the energy industry, primarily through our Energy Business Forum events.
Through the generosity of our members and supporters, CEEA has raised more than $1 million for charitable organizations, including Make-A-Wish Canada, Kids Cancer Care, Calgary Reads, the Calgary Police Youth Foundation and the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Our three pillars
A Short History
How it Started
The Oilmen's began in 1951 with the simple idea of holding an annual golf tournament for the leaders of the newly booming Canadian oil industry. Under the leadership of early Chairs, it was an immediate success.
Within only a few years, there were over 500 applications for 192 golfing spots! Thus, the effective Oilmen's structure as an invitation-only event was established early, as were some of its sustaining traditions.
The Oilmen’s started as a four-day, volunteer-driven invitational and international match play event held in the mountains, with many activities for non-golfers and extensive social and entertainment functions every evening, with a theme preview at the Spring Gala Ball in Calgary.
Growth
Fast forward to 2010 or the 61st Oilmen's led by Chairs John & Lana Geddes. In a response to members' demand for a business component to be a part of the Oilmen’s Golf & Networking weekend, John and his board developed the first-ever Oilmen’s Business Forum in Banff, since renamed the Energy Business Forum.
A total of 240 guests attended the inaugural event highlighted by several speakers discussing business strategies, government policy, education, skill planning and more. The Business Forum has since grown to include additional events throughout the year and is a highlight for our members and community.
The Business Forum has since grown to include additional events throughout the year and is a highlight for our members and community."
Renaming
In 2016, during its 66th year, the Chairs and board recognized the need to move the organization forward and the Oilmen's was renamed the Canadian Energy Executive Association. Energy was no longer just about oil and gas and it was necessary in order to expand our membership and attract new energy companies and leaders to support the association.
Present Day and Beyond
Now in its 76th year, CEEA continues to celebrate the achievements and share the success stories of Canada's energy industry while looking ahead to the opportunities and challenges that will shape its future. Explore our history through the 60th Commemorative Book and 65th Anniversary Book below.
Meet the CEEA 76 Board of Governors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Upcoming Events
Check back for more updates to our calendar of events. Dates subject to change. Become a member today and join us at these powerful gatherings.
Beyond Boomers brings together industry leaders and young professionals to foster the growth of the next generation of energy professionals.
Join us for the annual Governors Charity Ball—an evening of networking, a four-course dinner, and live entertainment.
Women in Energy Lunch is geared to provide insight into leadership, drive and what it takes to succeed in today’s energy industry.
CEEA 76 is a multi-day conference held in Banff featuring our Energy Business Forum and CEEA Connects weekend.