Conrad Kassier is a senior policy advisor in Calgary, Canada. His significant experience in diplomatic work and domestic policy has roots in the energy industry and across all tiers of government. He has led files on institutional change for energy policy and critical infrastructure. Prior to this, he worked at the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), serving missions in Vienna and working in complex policy environments with foreign governments. Conrad is both Canadian and South African, speaking German, English and Afrikaans. He holds a joint Master’s in Global Studies from Poland and Austria, and a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of Stellenbosch.