New Developments in the Smart Grid Sector

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Time: Wednesday, March 14 10:30 - 12:00

With billions of dollars being invested globally into Smart Grid technology, the industry is rapidly diversifying its product and service offerings that include advanced metering, demand response, home/building energy management, distribution grid management, and grid interconnection and monitoring. This session will explore new developments in the smart grid sector including regulation, security risks, infrastructure bottlenecks, innovative partnerships, and emerging technologies.

Confirmed Participants:

Bruce Dudley, Senior Vice President, The Delphi Group, Canada (Moderator)
Jim Burpee, President & CEO, Canadian Electricity Association, Canada
Eric Deschenes, Vice President of Infrastructure Business, Schneider Electric, Canada
Annabelle Lee, Technical Executive - Cyber Security, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA
Gary Murphy, Chief Project Officer, Smart Metering & Infrastructure, BC Hydro, Canada