49th C.J. Mackenzie Gala

On January 27, 2026, the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the host department, Chemical and Biological Engineering, will celebrate the achievements of Rob Dutton (BE'93) at the 49th C.J. Mackenzie Gala.

Each year, the gala recognizes an alum who has achieved a position of eminence within their profession and honours their achievements. As the 49th Distinguished Lecturer, Rob will deliver the keynote address and be inducted into the College of Engineering Alumni Wall of Honour, joining a community of alumni who have made lasting contributions to engineering and society.

Join us for an evening of connection and celebration with engineers, students, and industry partners at one of the college's most prestigious traditions.

PROGRAM:

• Cocktails: 5 pm
• Welcome and Greetings: 6:30 pm
• Dinner & keynote with Distinguished Lecturer, Rob Dutton

ABOUT THE DISTINGUISHED LECTURER:

Rob Dutton (BE'93)

Rob Dutton (BE’93) grew up with a curiosity for how things work. His journey from USask Engineering to the heart of Canada’s energy landscape shows exactly that. He has more than 30 years of experience leading in the energy, power generation and industrial sectors, constantly working at the intersection of innovation and impact.

In his latest role, Dutton advises Augur Venture Capital, an emerging firm accelerating next-generation energy technologies powered by artificial intelligence. Before that, he served as CEO and board member of Heartland Generation Ltd., overseeing more than 2,600 megawatts of generation capacity in Alberta and British Columbia, and leading the company through operational transformation, a sharpened safety culture and a bold pivot toward cleaner energy sources. His earlier decade at Devon Canada Corporation included senior leadership culminating in his appointment as president, managing a 130,000-barrel-per-day upstream oil and gas enterprise and driving some of Canada’s most advanced energy projects.

Dutton’s story extends beyond boardrooms and the energy industry. Honouring his roots as a Huskie , he coached youth football, mentoring young athletes in teamwork, accountability and perseverance. Those same qualities of community, commitment and leadership are what make Dutton an engineer the world needs.

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EVENT INQUIRIES:

Tamara Kerluke-Holowatuik, Alumni Relations and Event Coordinator, tamara.kerluke@usask.ca or (306) 966-2300

SPONSORSHIP:

Rebecca Schweighardt, Development Officer, rebecca.schweighardt@usask.ca or (306) 966-1344