Program

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
8:00 am - 7:00 pmRegistration
Hotel Lobby

11:30 am - 5:30 pmGolf 18 Hole Stroke Play + Boxed Lunch (see optional activity)
See Golf Tab

Golf is complimentary for members and sponsors.  Costs may apply for non-member participants.  Please contact us at help@canavents.com should you wish to register for golf as a non-member.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWelcome Reception and Dinner
Adamo Estate Winery – The Great Room

9:15 am - 11:15 amMeeting of the Executive Committee of the Board
Twin Hearth A

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
7:00 am - 8:00 amRegistration and Networking Breakfast
Foyer Montclair AB and 85 Restaurant

8:00 am - 8:15 amWelcome and Opening Remarks
Montclair AB
8:15 am - 9:00 amKeynote Presentation: Ontario's Plan for Energy and Industrial Development
Montclair AB
Speaker: Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham-Stouffville and Parliamentary Assistant for Energy
9:00 am - 10:30 amPanel 1 - Update on Policy and Markets
Montclair AB
Moderator: John Voss, Principal, Jupiter Energy Advisors Inc.
Speaker: Duncan Rotherham, Vice President, ICF International
Speaker: Patrick McDonald, Director, Climate and Innovation, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
Speaker: Jim Tweedie, VP, Operations and Market Affairs, Canadian Gas Association (CGA)
Speaker: Oliver Trpcic, Division Director - Energy Markets Division Organization, Macquarie Energy Canada Ltd.

Panel 1 will examine the evolving landscape and highlight policies, regulations and market changes that impact the landed cost of gas in Ontario and Quebec.
10:30 am - 11:00 amNetworking Break
Montclair Foyer
11:00 am - 12:30 pmPanel 2 - Optimizing Energy Infrastructure for the Future
Montclair AB
Moderator: Ian Mondrow, Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Speaker: Stephanie Wilson, Vice President, Commercial East, TransCanada
Speaker: Renault-François Lortie, Vice President, Customers, Énergir
Speaker: Susannah Robinson, Vice President, Ontario, EPCOR
Speaker: Malini Giridhar, VP, Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, Enbridge Gas Inc.

Pipeline and Gas utility executives will offer insights on key development in energy landscape and gas infrastructure development of significance to industrial gas users.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLunch
85 Restaurant
1:30 pm - 2:15 pmLuncheon Keynote - Canada’s Climate Crossroads
Montclair AB
Speaker: David McLaughlin, Director of Climate Change - Canada, International Institute for Sustainable Development (ISSD)

David McLaughlin will be the luncheon keynote speaker exploring issues at the nexus of the economy, environment and energy.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmNetworking Break
Montclair Foyer
2:45 pm - 4:15 pmPanel 3 - Innovating for a more Competitive Industry
Montclair AB
Moderator: Corinne Boone, Board Chair, Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
Speaker: Martin Vroegh, Senior Director, Ontario Centres of Excellence / Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Speaker: Michel Archambault, Business Development, Hydrogenics
Speaker: John Douglas, Chairman, Public Energy Inc.

The afternoon panel will focus on Industrial Innovation, showcasing innovative technologies, projects and programs for accelerating industrial innovation.
4:15 pm - 4:30 pmConcluding Remarks and Adjourn
Montclair AB
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmSpring Seminar Closing Dinner (Preregistration Required)
85 Restaurant

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

7:30 am - 9:00 amHot Breakfast (Members and Guests)
Montclair AB
Speaker: Sarah Van Der Paelt, Enbridge Gas
Main delegates dine in the 85 Restaurant; those attending the post-seminar restricted meetings will have breakfast in the meeting room. Montclair AB
9:00 am - 9:15 amBoard Meeting (old)
Montclair AB
Approval of slate of 2019-2020 Directors
9:15 am - 10:00 amAnnual General Assembly (AGA)
Montclair AB
Approve 2019 Auditors, 2018 Financial Statements
Updates | Regulatory & President’s
10:00 am - 10:15 amBreak
Montclair AB
10:15 am - 12:00 pmBoard Meeting (new)
Montclair AB
Approve slate of Officers, Members’ 2019 Industry Outlook Roundtable
Approve 2019-2020 Board Meetings Calendar
12:00 pmConcluding Remarks and Closing (Traveler’s Lunch)