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Oct 25, 2023
Edmonton 
River Cree Resort, VENUE

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This event promises to showcase the best of our Electrical Industry and provide invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth.  

The highlights of the EXPO is the lineup of seminars. We have curated an exciting program that covers a broad range of informative topics relevant to our industry. From the latest advancements in electrical technology to best practices in safety and sustainability, our seminars offer invaluable insights that can enhance your professional expertise.

SEMINAR AGENDA: Oct 25

9:00am - 10:00am

How the City of Edmonton is transforming to help businesses thrive. - Mike Kluh - City of Edmonton


10:30am - 11:30am

We may be lost, but we’re making great time. Seeing The Forest From The Trees When it Comes to Demographics, Inflation, Housing, And The Economy - Mike Holden - Business Council of Alberta


12:00pm - 1:00pm

Keynote Speaker:  Alberta's Net-Zero Advantage - Justin Riemer - Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)


1:30pm - 2:30pm

Solar Lighting in Northern Climates -Dominic Bugeaud - IES Edmonton Sponsor


3:00 pm - 4:00pm
The Marriage between power distribution equipment and EV Charging stations: A smart, compact and economic solutions for charging infrastructure. Maxime Corbet - EATON Canada

SEMINAR AGENDA: Oct 25

9:00am - 10:00am

Evolution of the EV infrastructure in the CE Code requirements. - Ndumiso Mangena - AES Engineering


10:30am - 11:30am

Beyond the Basics: Exploring the Crucial Role of Intelligent Fire Alarm Systems in Alberta. - Mark Wilson - Streamline Fire





1:30pm - 2:30pm
Charging Ahead: Unlocking the future of Electric Vehicles and Charging infrastructure. Mark MacDonald - Catalyst Sales & Marketing


3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Practical Demonstration of the Electrical Industries Access to Decarbonization and Hydrogen Revenue in 2023. Gareth Gregory - ESSNA Energy

EXHIBITORS

One day only to see all the latest and greatest in the electrical industry.  October 25, 2023

A.C. Dandy Products Ltd.

ABB

Ace Manufacturing

Alberta Electrical Alliance

AM Agencies

Current Lighting

CREE

Liteline

Appleton Group - Emerson Automation solutions

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Inc.

Brodwell Industrial Sales Ltd.

Electric Avenue

Service Wire

CLEANVOLT -Kamarm Group

CFAA -Canadian Fire Alarm Assoc.

DAD Sales

FLO

Delta

Intellimeter

dura-line

DawnRay L.E.D. Lighting

Eaton

E.B. Horsman & Son


ElectriXwest Agencies Ltd.

Nesco Inc.

Littelfuse

Eiko

Light Efficient Design

BreezEV

Marcus Transformers

Hubbell Canada

IES - Edmonton Chapter

IPEX Electrical

Jim Pattison Lease

LEDVANCE

Leviton

LSW Lighting

Viscor

Certolux

Signify

Luminii

Senso

LUMACELL

Mckenna Agencies

Lutron

Legrand

Lotus LED

Beluce

Panasonic /Klein Tools

HPS/nVent

 Eglo Lighting




Milwaukee Tools

Mircom

Optics Lighting & Controls

Elite Lighting

Powerco

Bender Canada Inc.

EXM

Prolux Lighting

QMC Metering Solutions

RS Breakers

RVE - Recharge Vehicule Electrique

Sales Out Source Solutions

Panduit

Arieltech

Jonard

Ericson

Primex

FSR

Schneider Electric

Siemens - Ingenuity for Life

STELPRO

SurgePure Corporation

Tesla

The Personal Insurance Company

Total Power Ltd.

Valid Manufacturing

WAGO Canada

WOW Lighting And Controls 

 THANKS TO OUR LUNCH SPONSORS

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    SEMINARS: October 25, 2023

    9:00am - 10:00am

    How The City of Edmonton is Transforming to Help Businesses Thrive

    Mike Kluh
    Director,  Department Strategy for Urban Planning & Economy - City of Edmonton

    Mike is an experienced leader with a diverse background in technology, finance, and operational excellence. He currently serves as a Director in The City of Edmonton's Urban Planning and Economy department, where he leverages his expertise to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at creating a sustainable, prosperous, equitable, and vibrant city. Mike's work includes a heavy focus on improving permit, license and inspection services for businesses in Edmonton. He holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:

    1. Zoning Bylaw Renewal
    2. Permitting and Licencing continuous improvements.  Including automation, AI capabilities, time-lines and red tape reduction.
    3. How Business Friendly Edmonton as a program can help local businesses thrive in Edmonton

    9:00am - 10:00am

    Evolution of the EV Infrastructure in The CE Code Requirements

    Ndumiso Mangena, M.Sc., P.Eng.
    Principal, AES Engineering

    Evolution of the EV infrastructure in the CE Code and future trends in development (By-law's Municipalities, SuperCharging, Battery, Technology).

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:
    1. 2012 edition of the CE Code - recognition of a need for dedicated 20 A rated single receptacle in a residential occupancy – to supply a circuit for connection of the electric vehicle supply equipment.
    2. 2012 edition of the CE Code - mandatory requirement to include EV loads in load calculations for residential occupancies.
    3. 2018 edition of the CE Code - mandatory requirements to include EV loads in load calculations for buildings of all occupancies.
    4. 2018 edition of the CE Code - inclusion of Table 38 – to allow use of correction factors in conjunction with EVSE equipment.
    5. 2018 edition of the CE Code - introduction of EV energy management systems, use of which will allow relaxation of load calculations of EV loads under specific conditions of their application.
    6. 2024 edition of the CE Code - clarification requirements for use of EV energy management systems.
    7. 2024 edition of the CE Code - deletion of Table 38, mandatory use of 100% demand for EV loads, unless use of the EV energy management system is allowed to be used under specific conditions of their application.
    8. 2024 edition of the CE Code - recognition that more than one EV supply equipment may be connected to a single branch circuit, when EV energy management system is utilized.

    10:30am - 11:30am

    We may be lost, but we’re making great time. Seeing The Forest From The Trees When it Comes to Demographics, Inflation, Housing, And The Economy

    MIKE HOLDEN, Vice President, Policy & Chief Economist,
    Business Council of Alberta, Calgary

    Mike brings more than 20 years of experience as an economist and public policy analyst to his role. Prior to joining BCA, he was the Chief Economist for Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters where he led the organization’s economic analysis and played a key role in directing policy research and setting CME’s government advocacy agenda.

    Mike has also worked as an economic adviser for Parliament in Ottawa, and for public policy think tanks in Halifax and Calgary.

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:
    1.  Alberta's trends of high inflation and a spike in population growth. 
    2.  How these trends impact the economy, interest rates, labour shortages, and Canada’s net zero targets.
    3. Federal decarbonization targets and the disproportionate impact on Alberta 
    4. Related issues (renewables investment, buildout requirements, interties, project approvals and permitting, etc).


    10:30am - 11:30am

    Beyond the Basics:  Exploring the Crucial Role of intelligent Fire Alarm Systems in Alberta

    Mark Wilson
    Fire Alarm Sales & Solutions Manager- Streamline Fire Protection 

    In this presentation, we will delve into the critical aspects surrounding intelligent fire alarm systems and their role in safeguarding lives and defending property. Key topics covered include:

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:

    1. NBC 2020 Updates and Future Changes: Gain insights into the latest updates from the National Building Code of Canada 2020, and the anticipated changes coming in 2024. Understand how these updates impact fire alarm system requirements and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
    2. Mitigating Project Pitfalls: Explore common pitfalls that can occur during fire alarm system projects and discover effective strategies to mitigate potential losses. Learn from real-life examples and industry best practices to enhance project success rates.
    3. Design Challenges and Proactive Solutions: Understand the common design challenges faced when implementing fire alarm systems and explore proactive solutions available to overcome them. Discover innovative approaches and technologies that can optimize system design and performance.
    4. Emerging Technologies and Future-Proofing: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies shaping the future of fire alarm systems. Uncover advancements in areas such as intelligent sensors, connectivity, and data analytics, and learn how these innovations can future-proof your fire safety infrastructure.

    Join us in this engaging presentation as we navigate through the latest updates, proactive design solutions, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of fire alarm systems. Gain valuable insights to enhance fire safety and protect lives and property effectively.


    12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Alberta's Net-Zero Advantage

    Justin Riemer, CEO
    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

    Alberta has so much to be proud about when it comes to the real work and progress it is making on emissions reductions. To better understand this, ERA's CEO, Justin Riemer, will paint a picture of some present-day projects that have huge implications for the province – and ultimately, Canada and the World – to reach the net zero future. Many of which, present huge economic development opportunities.

    Justin leads the team dedicated to advancing innovations that are reducing Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying its economy. He has earned a reputation for skillfully navigating Canada’s innovation system, building relationships inside and outside of Alberta, and developing a strong network in support of innovation and economic development. For more than 25 years, he has achieved results in regional economic
    development, industry expansion, investment attraction, and innovation. Before joining ERA, he led the Alberta Region of Prairies Economic Development Canada in the federal government to support economic development across the province. Prior to that, he held several senior positions focused on innovation and investment attraction at the Government of Alberta and briefly at Alberta Health Services.

    1:30pm - 2:30pm

    Sponsored by:

    Solar Lighting in Northern Climates

    Dominic Bugeaud, 
    B.A. Environmental Studies, Project Manager, IES Specialist - Solar Vision

     Solar lighting has come a very long way over the past 20 years, with new and improved technologies being developed, tested and manufactured every year. From the most generic off-the-shelves systems to the high-tech commercial and industrial solar lighting systems, all suffer from the same concerns when used in Northern climates: low efficient sun hours (or lack thereof), cold (to frigid) temperatures, ice, snow, hail, long shadows from nearby structures, and I could as well be missing a few. 

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:
    1. How these major concerns come to impact the performance of solar lighting systems
    2. Present some (but not all!) basic existing technologies that have come about to counteract these concerns
    3. Also be targeted the major criteriums and parameters that must be assessed for a successful solar lighting project
    4. What are the key factors that will optimize potential energy gains throughout the year? 
    5. What data must be gathered and assessed to identify a project’s potential.
    6. The best solar lighting solution(s) available? 
    7. be covering these aspects of solar lighting by going over relevant examples and exerts from available literature. 
    Looking forward to meeting you all!

    1:30pm - 2:30pm

    Charging Ahead: Unlocking The Future of Electric Vehicles And Charging Infrastructure

    Mark MacDonald
    Principal - Catalyst Sales and Marketing

    Are you ready to charge up your knowledge and electrify your business? Join this presentation where we'll dive into the opportunities EV charging infrastructure plays in our industry. Discover why this game-changing technology is the driving force behind the green revolution. This is your ticket to staying ahead of the electrification curve. Don't be left behind—harness the power of the future and be a leader in shaping the sustainable world of tomorrow


    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:
    • Current Trends in Electrification.
    • EV Charger Basics, Level 1, Level 2, DCFC and when to deploy. 
    • Circuit sizing for EV infrastructure.
    • Static and Dynamic load balancing on EV Infrastructure.
    • Software and control Systems for EV Chargers.
    • The business case for EV’s and EV Chargers


    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    A Practical Demonstration of the Electrical Industries Access to Decarbonization and Hydrogen Revenue in 2023

    Gareth Gregory
    North American Head - Strategic Energy, Client Delivery and 59 Hydrogen 
    ESSNA Energy Security Services North America Inc.

    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER:

    To benefit from the hydrogen economy you will need to change your view on the opportunity from a stand-alone technology and consider hydrogen as a component of the broader energy mix that you are already supporting today.

    Many industries exist on the tail end of the energy transition opportunity with limited to zero access. In contrast the electrical industry is well positioned to not only participate but to control many of the decarbonization decisions that are made by their client base. In some cases doubling the revenue on conventional projects. 

    Gareth’s will share the fundamental steps to generating revenue as an electrical contractor through the energy transition. Practically demonstrating the hydrogen revenue generation opportunity for the electrical contractor in 2023/ 2024.

    The content of Gareth's presentation will include Alberta case studies, current opportunities demonstrating the control and the electrical industry has on the decarbonization opportunities and 5 steps to be followed as an electrical contractor, guaranteeing increased revenue, profitability and in some cases annuity revenue.

    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The marriage between power distribution equipment and EV Charging stations: a smart, compact and economic solution for EV charging infrastructure


    Aditya Ramesh
    Product Line Manager,  LV Assemblies EV Infrastructure, Eaton Canada

    Eaton is a worldwide power management company, with decades of experience, leading the electrical industry. The global energy transition is driven by the progressive replacement of carbon-based fuels with renewables, and the direct and indirect electrification of more applications — including transportation. With this comes wide-ranging demands on a building’s electrical infrastructure to handle the incremental energy load of the chargers.  To accommodate this growth, many provinces are challenging building owners to develop "EV-ready" power distribution systems that have capacity, dedicated branch circuits and other equipment to distribute power to EV parking spots to support future installation.  There is an enormous opportunity to manage power far more effectively, taking advantage of a new power paradigm that is decentralized, electrified and decarbonized. If completed with safety and reliability in mind, the critical task of adding EVCI can be accomplished without unnecessary costs or complications down the road. EV Charging Infrastructure design, market trends, codes and standards will continue to evolve, so energy infrastructure can work in new ways to ensure the power is always on and optimized for efficiency and safety.


    THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER: 
    •  How can we think differently and challenge the traditional way of EV Charging solution?
    • Understand how power distribution equipment is important and critical when it comes to EV Charging Infrastructure
    • Combining Power Distribution, EV Chargers and Digital Solutions – to provide compact, scalable and smart EV Charging solutions
    • Adoption of EVs will ultimately depend on infrastructure that can manage available power efficiently and scale for the future

    EXHIBITORS

    One day only to see all the latest and greatest in the electrical industry.  October 25, 2023

    A.C. Dandy Products Ltd. - 175

    ABB - 108-109

    Ace Manufacturing 134

    Alberta Electrical Alliance -131-132

    AM Agencies -141

    Current Lighting

    CREE

    Liteline

    Appleton Group - Emerson Automation-142

    BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Inc. -135

    Brodwell Industrial Sales Ltd. -170,186-187

    Electric Avenue

    Service Wire

    CFAA -Canadian Fire Alarm Assoc. -154

    CLEANVOLT -Kamarm Group -161-162

    DAD Sales -152

    FLO

    Delta

    Intellimeter

    dura-line - 153

    DawnRay L.E.D. Lighting -172

    Eaton -136-137

    E.B. Horsman & Son -169


    ElectriXwest Agencies Ltd. -144-146

    Nesco Inc. - 144

    Littelfuse - 146

    Eiko - 144

    Light Efficient Design - 145

    BreezEV - 145

    Marcus Transformers - 145

    Hubbell Canada -151

    IES - Edmonton Chapter - 158

    IPEX Electrical -155

    Jim Pattison Lease - 116

    LEDVANCE -163

    Leviton -126

    LSW Lighting -123-125

    Viscor

    Certolux

    Signify

    Luminii

    Senso

    LUMACELL - 185

    Mckenna Agencies - 176-182

    Lutron -181

    Legrand -178

    Lotus LED - 180

    Beluce - 179

    Panasonic /Klein Tools - 177

    Arlington - 176

     Eglo Lighting -182




    Milwaukee Tools -148

    Mircom -168

    Optics Lighting & Controls -149-150

    Elite Lighting

    ALW

    Lumca

    Electronic Theater Controls

    Powerco -105-107

    Bender Canada Inc.

    EXM

    Prolux Lighting -157

    QMC Metering Solutions -128

    RS Breakers -143

    RVE - Recharge Vehicule Electrique -159

    Sales Out Source Solutions -166-167

    Panduit

    Arieltech

    Jonard

    Ericson

    Primex

    FSR

    Schneider Electric -164

    Siemens - Ingenuity for Life - 184

    STELPRO - 171

    SurgePure Corporation -129

    Tesla - 117-118

    The Personal Insurance Company - 130

    Total Power Ltd. -115

    Valid Manufacturing -160

    WAGO Canada -140

    WOW Lighting And Controls -173, 139

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