The IEEE Kitchener-Waterloo Section PES Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE PES Ottawa and London Chapters, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and the Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE), is hosting a one-day workshop titled: "Facing the Challenges: Achieving Decarbonization Goals for the Electricity Grid in Canada."
With 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.
Workshop Details:
- Date: November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
- Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm (EST)
- Venue: Faculty Hall, Engineering 7 building, University of Waterloo
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 Waterloo
- 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM: Keynote by Prof. Jatin Nathwani, Energy Policy Chair, University of Waterloo
- 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
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: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444001