Smart Energy Events

Introduction

Metering International magazine’s smart energy Canada 2010 will provide utilities with an ideal platform to truly demonstrate how the industry can transform the current electricity system and create an environment that will attract the level of investment necessary to develop a green power industry.

The specific purpose of this event is to bring together key stakeholders to agree on a vision and road ahead in the quest for a green economy, while solidifying the bridge from smart metering to the smart grid. This must attend high-level event will investigate and compare new technology and its dynamics for the country, celebrating the province’s success and disseminating knowledge and best practices to the rest of the utility industry community.

Why attend?

• Hear top speakers covering every aspect of smart metering and customer management demonstrating the drivers and regulatory models for SMIs.
• Understand How the evolution of the smart grid will affect Canada’s energy landscape and your utility
• Identify key strategies and solutions to achieve better cost savings, higher levels of customer service, and smoother implementation of technology for your utility.
• Hear insider tips from the CEOs of some of Ontario’s most progressive utilities.
• Get the latest information on emerging technology from the 40 exhibiting companies who will display their latest products and solutions on offer.
• Receive critical updates from organizations such as the OEB, OPA, IESO and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
• Learn about the opportunities available to participate in the Ontario market.

Audience profile/Who should attend?

Program

Hear over 50 speakers centrally involved in driving Canada’s smart energy future.

Featured speakers include:

Utility managers:
Michael Angemeer, CEO Veridian, ON
Nipa Chakravarti, Vice President, Head of Smart Metering, Fortis Alberta, AB
Paul Ferguson, CEO, Newmarket Hydro, ON
Norm Fraser, COO, Hydro Ottawa, ON
Jim Hogan, CEO, Chatham-Kent Energy, ON
Frank Lasowski, CEO, Milton Hydro, ON
John Loucks, COO Brantford Hydro and Chair, EDA, ON
Art Skidmore, CEO Halton Hills Hydro, ON
Gerry Smallegange, CEO, Burlington Hydro, ON

Industry experts:
Jan Carr, former CEO of the Ontario Power Authority, ON
Mark Duvall, Director of the Electric Transportation Project, EPRI, CA, USA
Mark Garner, Managing Director, Regulatory Policy & Compliance, Ontario Energy Board, ON
Paul Shervill, Conservation Director, Ontario Power Authority, ON
Eli Turk, Vice President, Canadian Energy Association, ON
John Wambaugh, Chief Solutions Architect, eMeter, CA, USA