The is the only interoperability-focused smart grid event in Canada, and will bring together an international colloquium of government leaders, regulators, standards associations, utilities executives and other industry stakeholders to create an action-based blueprint for cross-border interoperability success.



Featured speakers include prominent regulatory and manufacturing associations from across North America; leading utilities on the interoperability front from across the globe;
government leaders and many others including:

• Lisa Dignard-Bailey, Ph.D., Director, Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources Program, Natural Resources Canada; CanmetENERGY.
• Ken Quesnelle, Board Member, Ontario Energy Board.
• John OʼNeil, Project Manager, Canadian Standards Association.
• Richard Bertolo, Project Director, Distribution Business Development, Hydro One Networks Inc.
• Norm Fraser, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro Ottawa.
• Eric Mewhinney, Manager of Innovation and Sustainability, Smart Grid Development Program, BC Hydro.
• Rafael Yanez Hoyos, President, CANENA (Mexico).

Exclusive to this summit, Paul Molitor, Director of Smart Grid, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) will be moderating a North American cross-border power-panel bringing together the USA, Mexico and Canada to dialogue about the future of interoperability.

“NEMA is honoured to be part of this important, international event,” said Molitor. “This gives us the perfect opportunity to collaborate with our Canadian colleagues and ensure that together we develop smart grid technologies that integrate seamlessly throughout the Americas and the world.”

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