2020 Agenda
Standing by our Smart Energy community
We salute our smart energy partners around the globe for their continued efforts to improve security, expand innovation and promote smarter, cleaner and more renewable energy sectors.
For our part, we will continue to enable deeper learning, and foster relationships and decisions to help everyone in the smart energy industry to stay connected through digital solutions, and we thank you for your support and understanding while we work to make the first 100% Virtual Smart Energy Event a success.
Check out our day-by-day programming below, and please keep in mind that session topics and speakers are subject to change.
The 45-minute Partner workshop webinars EnergyTalks.ca will be offered weekly leading up to SE2020. Once we determine which networking platforms we will be using, we will have them available for 45 minutes between workshop webinars. As our partners confirm their sessions we will update accordingly. The Sessions will take place Wednesdays at 12pm, 1:30pm, and 3pm beginning July 8th and including August 12th.
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Aligning and Defining Renewable Energy Occupations with National Occupational Standards
Join this workshop to learn how EHRC is developing resources to build robust job descriptions, transferrable skills mapping across occupations, and other information for workers and employers to better define their work. The world of work is changing, and EHRC has identified ways to help workers identify the skills they already have so they may upskill for jobs of the future.
Presenters: Kim MacLaren, Project Manager, EHRC
Presented by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Asset Management – Using Best Practices & Field Technology to Improve Operational Reliability
Presenters: Ryan Cawley, Managing Director, SpryPoint
Kyle Strang, Managing Director, SpryPoint
Presented by SpryPoint
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presenter: Cedric Tai, VP of Professional Services, Opus One Solutions and Jill Searle of Nova Scotia Power.
Presented by Opus One Solutions
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Intelligent Efficiency Supply Chain Using Advanced Analytics
EfficiencyOne and Simptek Technologies have partnered to test the merits of using machine learning technology to increase enrolment in efficiency programs and streamline delivery of efficiency services
Presenters: Hugh MacDonald, Director of Information & Analytics, Efficiency One
,Winston Morton,Chief Technical Officer, Simptek Technologies, Ryan Kelly, Technical Lead Efficiency One
Presented by Efficiency NS
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by Schneider Electric
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by Heritage Gas
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by Stanex
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by NS Energy and Mines
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Clean Tech and Intellectual Property
Presented by CIPO: Canadian Intellectual Property Office
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Smart Secure Energy
This session will highlight how DES systems play into the energy system, with an emphasis on cybersecurity.
Presenter: Richard Wunderlich, Director, Smart Grid Initiatives at Siemens Canada
Presented by Siemens
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by NSCC
PARTNER WORKSHOP
Presented by Springboard
DAY ONE | Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
11:00 AM – KEYNOTE OPENER
12:00 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
12:15 – POLICY ROUNDTABLE
POLICY ROUNDTABLE
Adapting to Local Energy Transition
Energy markets in Canada are as varied as the country’s landscape. Transcending these differences is the fact that, as we transform to a low-emission future, the energy industry is grappling with unprecedented technology-driven disruption and upheaval. With no guarantee of a seamless transition into this future, uncertainties are creating risks for energy systems, policymakers, regulators, and consumers.
Moderator:
Tonja Leach, Executive Director, QUEST Canada
Panelists:
Keith Collins, ED, Sustainable & Renewable Energy, NS Energy
Mark Feasel, President, Smart Grid, Schneider Electric
1:30 PM – SOLAR
SOLAR
Solar is gaining development as one of the key energy sources for the future. This session will showcase various community based solar projects and their findings.
Moderator: Sheena Parris, Solar Clean Energy Development Coordinator, Dept Energy & Mines NS
Panelists:
Wayne Groszko, Lead- Applied Energy Research, NSCC
Craig Prewett, Stantec
2:15 PM – ENERGY STORAGE
ENERGY STORAGE
Energy storage has transformed the grid to meet today’s energy needs, but what about the needs of tomorrow?
What’s the latest research and technologies in battery storage?
Panelists:
Jeremy Lutes, Partner, Equilibrium Engineering
Michael Voll, Stantec
3:00 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
3:15 PM – MARINE TRANSPORTATION
CYBER SECURITY
This session will focus on the disruption taking place behind the scenes in our cyber world. How research and collaboration are changing how we design software.
Moderator:
TBA, Siemens Canada
4:00 PM – OCEAN TECH
OCEAN TECH
The ocean tech sector is a hotbed for energy disruption. ZOEX Wave Energy is one such example as it uses ocean waves to deliver electricity to end users including breakwaters, aquaculture fisheries, offshore oil and gas and offshore wind platforms.
Panelists:
Luiz Faria, Project Manager, Offshore Energy Research Association, Nova Scotia
Ash Penley, Founder, ZOEX Wave Energy, UK
DAY TWO | Wednesday, August 19, 2020
11:00 AM UTILITIES ROUNDTABLE SESSION
UTILITIES ROUNDTABLE SESSION
Utilities – Disruption Brings Opportunity
Canada’s utilities are facing disruptive landscapes with consumer and market demands at the forefront. This roundtable invites a number of the country’s top utilities to share their strategies in dealing with these challenges and the opportunities that are often forthcoming.
Moderator: Michel Losier, Executive Director, Customer Energy Solutions, NB Power
Panelists: Terri-Lynn Duque, Director, Strategic Innovation, ENMAX Power; Ammar Nawaz, VP, Alectra Energy Solutions, Jeff Mocha, VP, Entreprise Innovation, OEC
12:00 PM – HYDROGEN
HYDROGEN
Leading global authorities are recommending to consider hydrogen energy systems as a crucial player in our future energy plans. This panel’s experts will unfold many of the challenges and comparisons for transportation & storage in transit, boats, airplanes and portable fuel cell applications. As well, as a natural gas distribution utility’s perspective on why Nova Scotia is well-positioned to be a national leader in hydrogen and how hydrogen can help address some of our future energy challenges.
Panelists:
Daniel Kaute, CEO, ECO-Limited (Oxford, UK)
Derek Estabrook, VP Business Development, Heritage Gas, Nova Scotia
12:45 PM – MAYOR’S WELCOME
WELCOME– Mayor Mike Savage, Halifax, NS
1:00 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
1:15 PM – SMART GRID
SMART GRID
While smart grids are improving the customers’ experience, utilities are behind the scenes developing new innovative technology projects to help de-risk their vulnerabilities as this session will explore.
Moderator:
Sanjeev Pushkarna, Lead- Residential Customer Solutions, NS Power
Panelists:
Nicole Morter, Senior Engineer & Portfolio Lead, ENMAX Power,
Kaliyur Sridharan, Senior Director, Growth Programs, Schneider Electric
TBA, Emera Technologies Ltd.
2:00 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
2:15 PM – AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
As stated by Canada Drives “It’s not science fiction anymore—the age of self-driving vehicles is imminent. There’s no question that self-driving cars are already starting to revolutionize the automobile industry. They are being manufactured and tested internationally. Exciting times lie ahead as this session will explore.
Panelists:
Dwayne Primeau, VP & General Manager, Northern Business Intelligence
3:00 PM – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The EV market is heating up while manufacturers, service providers and retailers are preparing for an expansion. This session will look at how the market is adapting and what consumers can expect.
Moderator:
Sanjeev Pushkarna, Lead- Residential Customer Solutions, NS Power
Panelists:
Jeremie Bernardin, President & Co-founder, Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada (EVAAC)
Krista Phillips, Strategist- Clean Energy & Transportation, Dept Energy & Mines NS
Jeff Farwell, CEO, All EV Canada
3:45 PM – FUEL CELL “BUS” TECHNOLOGY
FUEL CELL “BUS” TECHNOLOGY
Hydrogen fuel cell technology is helping transit systems like Sarta from Canton, Ohio meet zero-emission targets. Hear from national game changers on how hydrogen technology is changing the future of transit systems across north America and worldwide.
Panelists: Kirt Conrad, Executive Director/CEO, SARTA (Ohio)
4:30 PM – VIRTUAL RECEPTION
DAY THREE | Thursday, August 20, 2020
11:00 AM – LAND TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION
With companies like New Flyer and Ballard Power Systems leading innovation in the transportation sector this session will explore the latest in transit bus and truck applications.
Panelists:
TJ Lawy, Principal Engineer, Ballard Power Systems
Steve Pullins, SVP, CTO at AlphaStruxure
11:45 AM – NETWORKING
TBA
12:00 PM – ENERGY DISRUPTORS KEYNOTE
KEYNOTE ROUNDTABLE
Top Energy Disruptors to Look For
The energy sector is undergoing unprecedented disruption. Technology is advancing rapidly while new business models are emerging, regulators are facing policy changes and consumer trends are continuously evolving. So how can energy leaders prepare for disruption? This roundtable will identify some of the top disruptors and share views for how to prepare for them.
Speakers:
Dan Wicklum, President & CEO, The Transition Accelerator
Mark Feasel, President, Smart Grid, Schneider Electric
12:45 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
1:00 PM – EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT
EFFICIENCY & DEMAND-SIDE MANGEMENT
Innovations in demand-side management and efficiency initiatives are allowing more customers and municipalities to realize energy savings and independence. Shifted Energy will present a case study on how they are engaging and empowering almost 3,000 renters and multi-family dwellers to help utilities reduce peak demand and store excess solar using grid interactive water heaters.
Panelists: Forest Frizzell, CEO, Shifted Energy (Hawaii) TBA, Applied Energy Research, NSCC
1:45 PM – NETWORKING
TBA
2:00 PM – TIDAL
TIDAL
This session will explore recent developments and the future milestones associated with the Bay of Fundy and leading projects.
2:45 PM – GLOBAL CLIMATE IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES
GLOBAL CLIMATE IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES
Meeting the global economy is moving toward a greener future and Canada is working to keep pace. As noted by Natural Resources Canada they want to increase the creation and adoption of clean technologies in key sectors of the Canadian economy including energy. This session explore some of the key topics.
Panelists:
Wayne Groszko, Lead- Appilied Energy Research, NSCC
Guy Ferraro, Stantec
Proudly sponsored by: Maritimes Energy Association
3:30 PM – OFFSHORE WIND
OFFSHORE/ONSHORE WIND
Offshore wind sites are scaling in size and popularity across 11 European countries with capacity of generating 18, 500 MW. With Orsted, Siemens, GE and Vestas announcing projects in the US this session will look at Canada’s potential for offshore wind?
Panelist:
John Crawford, Maine
4:15 PM – VIRTUAL CLOSING RECEPTION