The IEEE Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Section PES Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE PES Ottawa and London Chapters, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE), is hosting a one-day workshop titled: "Facing the Challenges: Achieving Decarbonization Goals for the Electricity Grid in Canada."
ÌýWith Canada's goal of an emissions-free electricity grid by 2035, this workshop will address key challenges and opportunities in the decarbonization journey. This event provides an essential forum for professionals, students, and sustainability advocates to explore the complexities of this critical transition.
ÌýWorkshop Details:
- Date: November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
- Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (EST)
- Venue: Faculty Hall, Engineering 7 building, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Agenda Highlights:
- 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM: Registration and Networking (Refreshments provided)
- 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM: Opening Remarks: Prof. Kankar Bhattacharya, Chair, Dept. of ECE, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM: Keynote by Prof. Jatin Nathwani, Energy Policy Chair, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Panel 1 - Challenges in Achieving Decarbonization Goals in Canada’s Grid
- 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Technical talk: Nidhi Santen, Program Manager, EPRI
- 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM: Lunch (provided)
- 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM: Panel 2 - Pathways to an Affordable and Reliable Clean Energy System
- 02:20 PM - 03:45 PM: YP/WIE/Student Session: Careers in Emission-Free Electricity Sector
- 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM: Closing Remarks
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Featured Panelists:
- Panel 1: Claudio Canizares (WISE), Allan Van Damme (London Hydro), Dorothy Moryc (Enova Power), Anna Lafoyiannis (EPRI), Mohamed Ahmed Sadek (EPE).
- Panel 2: Phil McKay (CanREA), Maike Luiken (IEEE Planet Positive 2030), Rahul Mithal (IESO), Hisham Omara (Alectra Utilities), and Eduardo Gomez Henning (Siemens Energy).
Registration:
Registration is mandatory, and attendance is free. Please register here: