Event Dates and Timings

September 23, 2020
8:00 -am -11:30 preconference activities

September 24, 2020
8:00 -am -11:30 preconference activities

11:30 - 1:00 pm Virtual Speed Dating Style Networking 1:00 pm - 5:00 conference and tradeshow

About the Event

The only conference in Canada dedicated to unlocking the potential of energy storage. As the critical ingredient in Canada’s energy transformation, this must attend event will provide an exciting exploration into the rapidly growing energy storage market in Canada.

With the health and safety of its participants in mind, the conference will be held virtually and will focus on unlocking the potential of energy storage across the country. The virtual platform will allow Energy Storage Canada to reach audiences without geographical boundaries. It will also allow for extending conference offerings such as On-Demand access to all presented materials post event, offer a wider variety of interesting presenters not hindered by travel and provide new and unique networking experiences with access to more influencers in one location.

Highlights

  • A virtual 2-day conference with interactive content from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm daily. Pre-conference activities from 10:00 am - 11:30 am includes a workshop and virtual tour, followed by a networking break and & Skip the Dishes lunch from 11:30 - 1:00 pm, and then from 1:00 pm - 4:30 interactive panels and key notes
  • Engaging key-note speakers, live panels, workshop (Certificate of Attendance provided) and facility virtual tour
  • Daily and on-demand access during and post conference available to registered attends only
  • Conference workshop includes such topics: cybersecurity, fire safety (decoding NFPA 855), limiting liability post Covid-19, additional risk and insurance mitigation
  • Leading Industry experts featured on all panels
  • Trade show "speed dating" pick your top 15 trade show representatives and we will match you up for 5 minute connections

Agenda

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23


10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pre-Conference Workshop

Risk Mitigation for Energy Storage Systems

Session 1:
Cybersecurity

Moderator:
Jen Aitchison, Hugh Wood Canada
Panelists:
Mike Voll, Stantec
Tom Tisdale, Stantec
Ryan Franks, ESRG
Michael Scott, RESCO
Matt Sachs, Peak Power

Session 2:
Compliance with NFPA 855

Moderator:
Tendai Moyo, Hugh Wood Canada
Panelists:
Scott Shannon, KPMG
Ronak Shah, Torys
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Virtual Networking / Speed Dating with Exhibitors

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch Break provided by BLG & Ameresco

1 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Energy Storage Canada Welcome Remarks

Justin Rangooni and Jim Fonger, Energy Storage Canada

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Natural Resources

1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

Ontario Associate Minister of Energy Bill Walker

1:45 – 2pm

Keynote Speaker

Remarks from the IESO Interim President & CEO Terry Young

2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Prospects for Energy Storage Globally

Moderator:
Fiona Oliver-Glasford, Enbridge
Panelists:
Yayoi Sekine, Bloomberg
Justin Rangooni, Energy Storage Canada
Jason Burwen, Energy Storage Association (US)
2:45 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Break

3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

BTM Opportunities for Energy Storage

Moderator:
Brad Kyte, OPG
Panelists:
Tremor Temchin, Convergent
Jim Fonger, Ameresco
Geoff Osbourne, NRSTOR; Felix Aguayo, EDF
Felix Aguayo, EDF
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Politics of Energy Storage

Moderator:
Alex Phillips
Panelists:
Chris Benedetti, Sussex
Aaron Freeman, Pivot Strategies
Jeff Sterzuk, Prairie Sky
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Storage PLUS Everything

Moderator:
Paul Luukkonen, CES
Panelists:
John Fernandes, CES
Kristyn Annis, BLG; Daniel Wishnick, Fluence
Daniel Wishnick, Fluence
5:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks for Day 1

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24


10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Tour NRStor and Hydrostor’s Goderich CAES Project

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Virtual Networking and Lunch Break provided by BLG & Ameresco

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Word on the Street: Customer Challenges in Deploying Energy Storage

Moderator:
April Currey, Alectra
Panelists:
Sara Ganowski, Alectra Utilities; Customer; Technology Provider
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Keynote Speaker What Lessons Can Canada Learn as the World’s Largest Battery is Set to Get Even Bigger

Leon Chanter (ARENA)
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Utility Perspectives

Moderator:
Anthony Capkun
Energy Manager Magazine and Electrical Business
Panelists:
Sarah Simmons, Power Advisory
Steve Ray, Essex
Ammar Nawaz, Alectra
Bruno Jesus, Hydro One
Patrick Lo, IESO
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

View from Alberta

Moderator:
François Vitez, BBA.ca
Panelists:
Travis Lusney, Power Advisory
Ata Rehman, AESO
Jessica Kennedy, Osler
Lars Linder, TC Energy
Alex McNichol, TransAlta
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Power to Gas Potential

Moderator:
Tyler Hamilton, MaRS
Panelists:
Sam McDermott, Enbridge
Michel Archambault, Hydrogenics
Patrick Carr, 2G Energy Inc
Sarah Petrevan, Clean Energy Canada
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reducing Reliance on Diesel

Moderator:
Utilia Amaral, Marketstep
Panelists:
James Larsen, E-Zn
Matt Nejati, ABB
AJ Esquega, Gull Bay First Nation
Shivani Chotalia, NRStor

Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

Energy Storage Canada’s Annual Conference is the only conference in Canada dedicated to unlocking the potential of energy storage. As the critical ingredient in Canada’s energy transformation, this must attend event will provide an exciting exploration into the rapidly growing energy storage market in Canada. With the health and safety of its participants in mind, the conference will be held virtually and will focus on unlocking the potential of energy storage across the country. The virtual platform will allow Energy Storage Canada to reach audiences without geographical boundaries. It will also allow for extending conference offerings such as On-Demand access to all presented materials post event, offer a wider variety of interesting presenters not hindered by travel and provide new and unique networking experiences with access to more influencers in one location.
Our partner, Vfairs, delivers a real conference experience in a virtual world like non-other. The artificial intelligence (AI) that powers the conference gives you the true feeling of attending in person but from the comfort of where you are. You will be able to converge in the atrium , take your virtual brief case and connect with vendors on the tradeshow floor, attend all the panels and works shops in the auditorium and come together in the designated networking space . The conference will be available on-demand for 30 days post event
Yes, you will need to register and pay to attend Energy Storage Canaa’s Virtual Conference.
NO. All you need is an internet connection and a device.
No. Some exhibitors may have the ability to request a video chat, it is not required in order to participate.
Your login information is the email address and password you provided during registration.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
 Meet exhibitors during the pre-conference speed dating events  Learn more about the companies that are on display  Load up your virtual swag bag with vendor info, digital hand outs and video clips  Interact (via instant message) with exhibitors  Explore information in the booths and auditorium
Yes. Like any physical event, we will have a swag bag for you! You can add documents to be reviewed for later.
Absolutely. We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page, and they can register at their convenience. Please note, your paid registration credentials are unique and private for you and are not to be shared.
We understand your schedule may not allow you to attend the event. If this is the case, please let us know and we are happy to connect with you individually. This platform is also available on-demand after the event is over.
If you still have a question that wasn’t answered above, kelly.creen@thepowerfactory.net contact and a member of the our team will get back to you as soon as possible.