Speakers

Co-Chair:

Augusto Patmore

Energy Sector Leader- GTA
KPMG

Talking Tech — Exploring Disruptive Innovation in Energy

April 25, 2018 • 3:15 pm

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

John Kim Bell

President
Bell & Bernard Limited
Business Advisor and Negotiator
Michipicoten First Nation

Building and Growing Community Involvement for Enhanced Electricity Service Delivery

April 25, 2018 • 10:35 am

Chris Benedetti

Principal
Sussex Strategy Group

Election 2018 — Perceptions, Prospects, Progress!

April 24, 2018 • 3:45 pm

Carolyn Calwell

ADM (Acting), Strategic, Network and Agency Policy Division
Ministry of Energy, Government of Ontario

LTEP 2017 in Action!

April 24, 2018 • 9:15 am

Tim Christie

Director, Electricity Policy, Economics and System Planning
Ministry of Energy, Government of Ontario

One Year In: Lessons Learned and the Next Phase of the Market Renewal Initiative

April 24, 2018 • 9:45 am

Michael Classens

Manager, Energy Support Programs
Independent Electric Systems Operator

Miranda Keating Erickson

Vice President Markets
Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)

Alberta’s Capacity Market Transition

April 24, 2018 • 10:45 am

AJ Esquega

Mashkawiziiwin Energy Projects Coordinator
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek-Gull Bay First Nation

Building and Growing Community Involvement for Enhanced Electricity Service Delivery

April 25, 2018 • 10:35 am

Brandy Giannetta

Ontario Regional Director
Canadian Wind Energy Association

Election 2018 — Perceptions, Prospects, Progress!

April 24, 2018 • 3:45 pm

Kathleen Gnocato

Manager, Product Design
Advanced Energy Centre at MaRS Discovery District

Embracing Innovative Utility Technology

April 24, 2018 • 3:15 pm

Brian Hewson

Vice President, Consumer Protection and Industry Performance
Ontario Energy Board

Ensuring a Sustainable, Cost-Effective and Balanced Energy System

April 25, 2018 • 9:15 am

Atul Mahajan

President & CEO
Forum Vostro Energy Services Inc.

Talking Tech — Exploring Disruptive Innovation in Energy

April 25, 2018 • 3:15 pm

Sergio Marchi

President and CEO
Canadian Electricity Association

The Role of Electricity in Canada’s Clean Growth Future

April 25, 2018 • 1:30 pm

Éric Martel

President and CEO
Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec, A Natural Ally in the Energy Transition

April 24, 2018 • 11:30 am

Sara Monture

Executive Director
Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario

Building and Growing Community Involvement for Enhanced Electricity Service Delivery

April 25, 2018 • 10:35 am

Teresa Sarkesian

President and CEO
Electricity Distributors Association

Navigating and Framing the Evolving Utilities Landscape

April 24, 2018 • 1:30 pm

Ysni Semsedini

CEO
Festival Hydro Inc.

Navigating and Framing the Evolving Utilities Landscape

April 24, 2018 • 1:30 pm

John Sherin

President
Cornerstone Hydro-Electric Concepts Inc.

Navigating and Framing the Evolving Utilities Landscape

April 24, 2018 • 1:30 pm

Mike Van Soelen

Managing Principal – Toronto
Navigator

Election 2018 — Perceptions, Prospects, Progress!

April 24, 2018 • 3:45 pm

Ryan Zade

Assistant Manager - Distribution and Grid Modernization
Ministry of Energy

Talking Tech — Exploring Disruptive Innovation in Energy

April 25, 2018 • 3:15 pm

IRT Speakers

Michelle Branigan

CEO
Electricity HR Canada

John Kourtoff

CEO
Canadian Green Fund Inc.

Gia M. DeJulio, P.Eng., LLM

Director, Planning and Compliance Conservation & Demand Management
Alectra Utilities