Ontario Power Perspectives

Featuring a variety of fresh, candid perspectives and the hottest topics, this program is a power event like no other. You'll walk away with the information you need to positively impact your bottom line.

Get solutions for successfully operating in Ontario’s uncertain and evolving power sector.

The Ontario Power conference – a fresh, candid and interactive event – will provide timely information and a variety of expert insights that you won’t find at any other conference. 

Ensure your organization is prepared for the changing landscape of the Ontario power sector. Join an unparalleled speaker faculty as they share candid advice and delve into the politics and policies that impact your bottom line.   Get clarity on Ontario’s evolving energy policy and regulatory framework:

  • Examine the implications for LDC’s from the release of important and timely reports: Blue Ribbon and Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity
  • Discover opportunities to take advantage of the changing political landscape in Ontario energy policy
  • Realize solutions to ease increasing grid congestion within the GTA
  • Analyze the future direction of power prices and how Ontario compares to other jurisdictions
  • Explore development opportunities in the Ring of Fire and Northern Ontario
  • Enhance your learning by attending the two pre-conference interactive workshops:
    • Successful Community Engagement to Overcome NIMBYism
    • Managing Government Relations in an Uncertain Climate

More panels = More perspectives

Over 45 speakers with varied experiences and diverse opinions will participate in this year’s panel discussions.  You will hear the official word, counter opinions and everything in between - giving you well-rounded perspectives on the challenges facing Ontario’s electricity sector and the critical tools you need to overcome them.  Discussion topics include:

  • Ontario Energy Policy and LDC Regulatory Framework
  • Demand Side Management and Conservation
  • Grid Congestion and Transmission Markets
  • Pricing and Electricity Rates
  • Supply Mix, Renewables and Reliability

Register today to take part in this unique and innovative power conference - call 1-877-927-7936 or register online.

Speaker Spotlight

  • Andrew Pride
    Vice-President, Conservation
    Ontario Power Authority
    Charles Keizer
    Partner
    Torys LLP
    (Conference Chair)
    Amir Shalaby
    VP of Power System Planning
    Ontario Power Authority
  • Chris Benedetti
    Principle, Energy and
    Environment Practice Group Leader
    Sussex Strategy Group
    David Butters
    President
    Ontario Association of
    Power Producers
    Jan Carr
    Strategic Advisor,
    International Initiatives
    Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
  • Pelino Colaiacovo
    Managing Director
    Morrison Park Advisors
    Lisa (Elizabeth) DeMarco
    Partner Norton Rose Canada LLP
    Jon Dogterom
    Practice Lead, Clean Tech
    MaRS Discovery District
  • Aaron Emes
    Partner
    Torys LLP
    Dr. Jose Etcheverry
    Associate Professor
    Faculty of Environmental Studies
    York University
    Vic Fedeli
    Member of Provincial Parliament
    PC Energy Critic
    Government of Ontario
  • Darren Finkbeiner
    Manager, Market Development
    Independent Electricity
    System Operator
    Raymond Ferris
    Ring of Fire Coordinator
    Matawa First Nations
    Richard Ford
    Director of Grid Solutions
    Toronto Hydro Corporation
  • Benjamin Grunfeld
    Associate Director, Energy
    Navigant Consulting
    Elise Herzig
    President and CEO
    Ontario Energy Association
    Krista Hill
    Partner
    Torys LLP
  • Don Huff
    President
    Environmental
    Communications Options
    John Kourtoff
    President and CEO
    Trillium Power Wind Corp.
    Stephen Lindley
    Vice President,
    Aboriginal and Northern Affairscer
    SNC-Lavalin Group
  • Colin MacDonald
    Vice President,
    Rates and Regulatory Affairs
    Powerstream Inc.
    Sahar Mishriki
    Strategy and Conservation
    Hydro One
    Ken Nakahara
    Director (A), Strategic Policy and Research
    Ontario Ministry of Energy
  • Ron Oberth
    President
    Organization of Canadian
    Nuclear Industries (OCI)
    Mark Porter
    Senior Associate, Renewable Energy
    Ernst and Young
    Orenda Corporate Finance
    Jay Shepherd
    Principle
    Jay Shepherd
    Professional Corporation
  • Stephen Somerville
    Vice President
    Competitive Power Ventures
    Kristopher Stevens
    Executive Director
    Ontario Sustainable
    Energy Association
    Adam White
    President
    Association of
    Major Power Consumers
  • Glenn Zacher
    Partner
    Stikeman Elliott
    The Honourable
    Bob Chiarelli
    Minister of Energy
    Government of Ontario

Rave Reviews for the 2012 Conference

Hear what your peers said about the April 2012 Ontario Power conference.

“Terrific conference crossing all sectors of the industry with different views and perspectives… [The] healthy debates among speaker panels made for a very engaging discussion.”
Maureen Helt – Ontario Energy Board

“CI should be commended for providing a diversity of opinions!” Audrey Holden - Lands and Resources Consultation Coordinator, Historic Saugeen Metis

“It was a good, relevant agenda… Good discussion on the panels with insightful direction from the moderators.”
Nicholas Ingman – Manager, Operational Excellence, IESO

“The agenda included a lot of interesting topics [that were] quite useful.”
Matthew China – Analyst, Energy Services, National Energy Board

“The presentations were hands-on, policy-relevant and represented a wide range of views.”
Colin Vance – Professor, Jacobs University Bremen, RWI

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