Monday, October 23

Tuesday, October 24

Facility Tour Decew 1 - Bus Pick up Main Entrance

Exhibitor Move In – Exhibit Hall

Welcome Networking Reception – Exhibit Hall

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Breakfast – Exhibit Hall

Welcome from the OWA Chair – Grand Event Room

Bob Allen, Chair, Ontario Waterpower Association

Opening Keynote – Grand Event Room

The Honourable Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy

Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan and Market Renewal – Grand Event Room

With the Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP) expected to be released in the fall of 2017,

and the resulting implementation plans to be developed shortly thereafter, the implications

for the waterpower industry will be a key focus of the opening plenary discussion. Industry

leaders and key decision makers will discuss the outcomes of these plans and what the future

holds for the industry.

Panellists: Sam Colalillo, Director, Renewable Energy Facilitation Office, Ministry of Energy

Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Jason Chee-Aloy, Managing Director, Power Advisory LLC

Steve Nusbaum, Manager, Capacity, IESO

Moderator: Kim Warren, Senior Counsel, Sussex Strategy Group

Networking Break – Exhibit Hall

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

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Tuesday, October 24 continued

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 1A: The Electrification of the Economy – Implications for Waterpower – Studio 12/13

Reduction of GHG, carbon auctions, electric vehicles - what does all of this mean for the future

of the waterpower industry and what are the implications for energy demand, supply and storage

options? These questions and more will be explored during this session.

Presenters: Cara Clairman, President & CEO, Plug’n Drive

Heather Ferguson, VP, Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Andrew Pietrewicz, Director, Resource Integration - Power System Planning, IESO

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 1B: Building in Urban Landscapes – Cultural Heritage Considerations – Studio 11

As waterpower development in the province shifts from the more remote Greenfield projects to

the use and re-use infrastructure in densely populated areas, key values and interest changes.

Also, heritage considerations are very important in restoration and refurbishments as well. This

session focuses on the growing importance of cultural heritage considerations, the context for

waterpower projects and strategies to incorporate them into project design.

Panellists: Tami Sugarman, Senior Project Manager, CIMA+

Franz Kropp, Director of Generation, Energy Ottawa

Moderator: Karen McGhee, President, MKE

Session 1C: Low Head and Very Low Head Hydro Technologies – What’s New – Studio 10

Discover some of the generating equipment technologies that are available for low head and very

low head projects. Hear how the next generation of technology can make small projects more

economical. Learn how coordination between regulators, developers, engineers and the turbine

supplier is key to a successful project.

Presenters: Thomas Taylor, Sales Manager, Andritz

Bruce Sellars, Regional Sales Manager, Mavel

Moderator: Troy Mannell, Manager of Generation, Orillia Power

Networking Lunch – Exhibit Hall

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m

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Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 2A: Lessons from Large Hydro – Studio 12/13

In an interconnected world, experiences from other jurisdictions can and do impact Ontario policy and

politics. Delegates will hear firsthand from individuals who are working in other jurisdictions and who

will share “lessons learned”, with a specific emphasis on larger hydro in Canada, the US and elsewhere.

Panellists: Peter MacLennan, Member of the Board of Management, Chief Operating Officer,

Voith Hydro

Rick Donnelly, Global Director, Water Power, Hatch

Trevor Lykens, Team Leader, Engineering Design, Kleinschmidt

Moderator: David MacMillan, Associate, KGS Group

Session 2B: Building the Waterpower Brand – Communicating the Value Proposition –

Studio 11

Waterpower enjoys the support of all political parties in Ontario, yet there continues to be a challenge

in conveying its attributes to the electorate. Does the use of the term “hydro” help or hinder brand

recognition? Is there a generation gap in knowledge and understanding? Is there an urban, rural

divide? Join this interactive session to inform and become part of the communications message.

Panellists: Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association

Eric McGoey, Director Policy and Government Relations, Ontario Power Generation

Stephanie Landers, Communications & Public Relations Advisor, Ontario

Waterpower Association

Moderator: Vince Kulchycki, COO, Bracebridge Generation

Session 2C: Upgrades: Getting the Most Efficiency, Cost Effectively – Studio 10

Learn how upgrades and refurbishments can modernize and extend the lifespan of your facility.

Discover how suppliers have been striving for higher efficiency, reliability and longevity and how

technological advancements can provide upgrade solutions with fast lead-time implementation.

Presenters: Francois St- Germain, Mechanical Engineer, BBA

Philippe Seguin, Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Andritz

François Paquet, Turbine Design Principal Engineer, GE Renewable Energy

Moderator: Michael Morgenroth, VP, Engineering, Regional Power

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

OWA Annual General Meeting (OWA Members Only) – Studio 12/13

Networking Reception – Grand Event Foyer

Gala Dinner – Grand Event Room

Political Fireside Chat – Grand Event Room

A moderated discussion with representatives from the Progressive Conservative Party,

New Democratic Party and the Green Party of Ontario.

Panellists: Michael Mantha, Critic, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Relations

and Reconciliation, New Democratic Party of Ontario

Todd Smith, Energy Critic, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Mike Schreiner, Leader, Green Party of Ontario

Moderator: John Michael McGrath, Digital Media Producer, Current Affairs and Documentaries, TVO

Awards Ceremony – Grand Event Room

Sponsored by

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Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 1A: The Electrification of the Economy – Implications for Waterpower – Studio 12/13

Reduction of GHG, carbon auctions, electric vehicles - what does all of this mean for the future

of the waterpower industry and what are the implications for energy demand, supply and storage

options? These questions and more will be explored during this session.

Presenters: Cara Clairman, President & CEO, Plug’n Drive

Heather Ferguson, VP, Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Andrew Pietrewicz, Director, Resource Integration - Power System Planning, IESO

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 1B: Building in Urban Landscapes – Cultural Heritage Considerations – Studio 11

As waterpower development in the province shifts from the more remote Greenfield projects to

the use and re-use infrastructure in densely populated areas, key values and interest changes.

Also, heritage considerations are very important in restoration and refurbishments as well. This

session focuses on the growing importance of cultural heritage considerations, the context for

waterpower projects and strategies to incorporate them into project design.

Panellists: Tami Sugarman, Senior Project Manager, CIMA+

Franz Kropp, Director of Generation, Energy Ottawa

Moderator: Karen McGhee, President, MKE

Session 1C: Low Head and Very Low Head Hydro Technologies – What’s New – Studio 10

Discover some of the generating equipment technologies that are available for low head and very

low head projects. Hear how the next generation of technology can make small projects more

economical. Learn how coordination between regulators, developers, engineers and the turbine

supplier is key to a successful project.

Presenters: Thomas Taylor, Sales Manager, Andritz

Bruce Sellars, Regional Sales Manager, Mavel

Moderator: Troy Mannell, Manager of Generation, Orillia Power

Networking Lunch – Exhibit Hall

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 2A: Lessons from Large Hydro – Studio 12/13

In an interconnected world, experiences from other jurisdictions can and do impact Ontario policy and

politics. Delegates will hear firsthand from individuals who are working in other jurisdictions and who

will share “lessons learned”, with a specific emphasis on larger hydro in Canada, the US and elsewhere.

Panellists: Peter MacLennan, Member of the Board of Management, Chief Operating Officer,

Voith Hydro

Rick Donnelly, Global Director, Water Power, Hatch

Trevor Lykens, Team Leader, Engineering Design, Kleinschmidt

Moderator: David MacMillan, Associate, KGS Group

Session 2B: Building the Waterpower Brand – Communicating the Value Proposition –

Studio 11

Waterpower enjoys the support of all political parties in Ontario, yet there continues to be a challenge

in conveying its attributes to the electorate. Does the use of the term “hydro” help or hinder brand

recognition? Is there a generation gap in knowledge and understanding? Is there an urban, rural

divide? Join this interactive session to inform and become part of the communications message.

Panellists: Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association

Eric McGoey, Director Policy and Government Relations, Ontario Power Generation

Stephanie Landers, Communications & Public Relations Advisor, Ontario

Waterpower Association

Moderator: Vince Kulchycki, COO, Bracebridge Generation

Session 2C: Upgrades: Getting the Most Efficiency, Cost Effectively – Studio 10

Learn how upgrades and refurbishments can modernize and extend the lifespan of your facility.

Discover how suppliers have been striving for higher efficiency, reliability and longevity and how

technological advancements can provide upgrade solutions with fast lead-time implementation.

Presenters: Francois St- Germain, Mechanical Engineer, BBA

Philippe Seguin, Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Andritz

François Paquet, Turbine Design Principal Engineer, GE Renewable Energy

Moderator: Michael Morgenroth, VP, Engineering, Regional Power

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 24 continued

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Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

OWA Annual General Meeting (OWA Members Only) – Studio 12/13

Networking Reception – Grand Event Foyer

Gala Dinner – Grand Event Room

Political Fireside Chat – Grand Event Room

A moderated discussion with representatives from the Progressive Conservative Party,

New Democratic Party and the Green Party of Ontario.

Panellists: Michael Mantha, Critic, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Relations

and Reconciliation, New Democratic Party of Ontario

Todd Smith, Energy Critic, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Mike Schreiner, Leader, Green Party of Ontario

Moderator: John Michael McGrath, Digital Media Producer, Current Affairs and Documentaries, TVO

Awards Ceremony – Grand Event Room

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Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 1A: The Electrification of the Economy – Implications for Waterpower – Studio 12/13

Reduction of GHG, carbon auctions, electric vehicles - what does all of this mean for the future

of the waterpower industry and what are the implications for energy demand, supply and storage

options? These questions and more will be explored during this session.

Presenters: Cara Clairman, President & CEO, Plug’n Drive

Heather Ferguson, VP, Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Andrew Pietrewicz, Director, Resource Integration - Power System Planning, IESO

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 1B: Building in Urban Landscapes – Cultural Heritage Considerations – Studio 11

As waterpower development in the province shifts from the more remote Greenfield projects to

the use and re-use infrastructure in densely populated areas, key values and interest changes.

Also, heritage considerations are very important in restoration and refurbishments as well. This

session focuses on the growing importance of cultural heritage considerations, the context for

waterpower projects and strategies to incorporate them into project design.

Panellists: Tami Sugarman, Senior Project Manager, CIMA+

Franz Kropp, Director of Generation, Energy Ottawa

Moderator: Karen McGhee, President, MKE

Session 1C: Low Head and Very Low Head Hydro Technologies – What’s New – Studio 10

Discover some of the generating equipment technologies that are available for low head and very

low head projects. Hear how the next generation of technology can make small projects more

economical. Learn how coordination between regulators, developers, engineers and the turbine

supplier is key to a successful project.

Presenters: Thomas Taylor, Sales Manager, Andritz

Bruce Sellars, Regional Sales Manager, Mavel

Moderator: Troy Mannell, Manager of Generation, Orillia Power

Networking Lunch – Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 2A: Lessons from Large Hydro – Studio 12/13

In an interconnected world, experiences from other jurisdictions can and do impact Ontario policy and

politics. Delegates will hear firsthand from individuals who are working in other jurisdictions and who

will share “lessons learned”, with a specific emphasis on larger hydro in Canada, the US and elsewhere.

Panellists: Peter MacLennan, Member of the Board of Management, Chief Operating Officer,

Voith Hydro

Rick Donnelly, Global Director, Water Power, Hatch

Trevor Lykens, Team Leader, Engineering Design, Kleinschmidt

Moderator: David MacMillan, Associate, KGS Group

Session 2B: Building the Waterpower Brand – Communicating the Value Proposition –

Studio 11

Waterpower enjoys the support of all political parties in Ontario, yet there continues to be a challenge

in conveying its attributes to the electorate. Does the use of the term “hydro” help or hinder brand

recognition? Is there a generation gap in knowledge and understanding? Is there an urban, rural

divide? Join this interactive session to inform and become part of the communications message.

Panellists: Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director, National Hydropower Association

Eric McGoey, Director Policy and Government Relations, Ontario Power Generation

Stephanie Landers, Communications & Public Relations Advisor, Ontario

Waterpower Association

Moderator: Vince Kulchycki, COO, Bracebridge Generation

Session 2C: Upgrades: Getting the Most Efficiency, Cost Effectively – Studio 10

Learn how upgrades and refurbishments can modernize and extend the lifespan of your facility.

Discover how suppliers have been striving for higher efficiency, reliability and longevity and how

technological advancements can provide upgrade solutions with fast lead-time implementation.

Presenters: Francois St- Germain, Mechanical Engineer, BBA

Philippe Seguin, Senior Hydraulic Engineer, Andritz

François Paquet, Turbine Design Principal Engineer, GE Renewable Energy

Moderator: Michael Morgenroth, VP, Engineering, Regional Power

Tuesday, October 24 continued

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

OWA Annual General Meeting (OWA Members Only) – Studio 12/13

Networking Reception – Grand Event Foyer

Gala Dinner – Grand Event Room

Political Fireside Chat – Grand Event Room

A moderated discussion with representatives from the Progressive Conservative Party,

New Democratic Party and the Green Party of Ontario.

Panellists: Michael Mantha, Critic, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Relations

and Reconciliation, New Democratic Party of Ontario

Todd Smith, Energy Critic, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Mike Schreiner, Leader, Green Party of Ontario

Moderator: John Michael McGrath, Digital Media Producer, Current Affairs and Documentaries, TVO

Awards Ceremony – Grand Event Room

Sponsored by

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Long Lake Transmission Line, BC

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Wednesday, October 25Breakfast – Exhibit Hall

Keynote Speaker – Grand Event Room

Patrick Brown, Leader, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 3A: Federal Legislative Reform – Fisheries Act, CEAA, Navigation Protection Act –

Studio 12/13

Restoring lost protections and introducing modern safeguards to the Fisheries Act, the Navigation

Protection Act, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are key commitments of the Federal

government that have direct relevance to the waterpower industry. This is your opportunity to hear

from leaders about the changes proposed to these key pieces of legislation.

Panellists: Tomasz Wlodarczyk, National Manager, Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment, SLR Consulting

Anjala Puvananathan, Director, Ontario Region, Canadian Environmental

Assessment Agency

Dale Nicholson, Regional Director, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Devon Smith, Advisor, Navigation Protection Act Review Team, Transport Canada

Moderator: Jacob Irving, President, Canadian Hydropower Association

Session 3B: Pumped Storage: Implications for the Grid and the Economy – Studio 11

This session will focus on the analysis of financial incentives for promoting pumped storage

development in Ontario. Presenters will discuss a comparative analysis among the alternative pricing

strategies to support pumped storage development in Ontario and advances in PGS technologies.

Panellists: Bryan Karney, Associate Dean, Cross Disciplinary Programs, University of Toronto

John Wright, Executive Director of Business Development, Northland Power

Stuart Coulson, VP, Engineering, Voith

Moderator: Heather Ferguson, VP Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Session 3C: Case Studies of Recent Hydro Developments and Redevelopments – Studio 10

This session will focus on lessons learned from project managers, engineers and equipment suppliers

of various waterpower projects that have recently been completed. Presenters will discuss the impact

of regulator requirements, the importance of project scope and managing project cost risk.

Presenters: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Loic Petillon, Project Director, Ossberger Hydro

Jean-Luc Daviau, Manager, Sr. Hydraulic Specialist, WSP Group

Moderator: Bob Allen, Director, Shaman Power

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 4A: Waterpower Development on Federal Waterways – The Parks Canada

Experience – Studio 12/13

The Parks Canada Agency has taken a proactive role in aligning its infrastructure investment with

new waterpower development on Federal waterways in the province. Attend this session to hear

from the proponents, regulators, and practitioners about the current state of development and

key considerations for working with the Parks Canada Agency.

Panellists: Jewel Cunningham, Director of Waterways, Parks Canada

Eric Prevost, Project Manager, Peterborough Utilities Inc.

Daniel Gillenwater, Project Manager, Hydromega

Heather Brown, Manager, Environmental Operations Support, Ontario Power Generation

Moderator: Paul Young, Vice President – Generation Development, Orillia Power Generation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions continued

Session 4B: Incenting Dam/Public Safety Best Practices - Regulatory Modernization –

Studio 11

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has made significant progress in modernizing

approvals under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act for work at existing structures and new

development, both through updating technical standards and through encouragement of the

adoption of Best Management Practices. This session explores the concept of the voluntary adoption

of managed system approach by dam owners and the opportunities it may present to further

rationalize regulatory requirements.

Panellists: Tony Bennett, Director Dam and Public Safety, Ontario Power Generation

Owen Steele, Head Conservation Programs, Ducks Unlimited

Allan Kirkham, Ontario Director, Canadian Dam Association

Ken Cain, Manager, Crown Lands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 4C: Tech Talk - The Latest Advancements in the Waterpower Industry – Studio 10

Ways to reduce maintenance costs, digital condition monitoring, physical inspections, aging static

exciter systems – what does all this mean for your facility? Attend this session and find out more

about the latest advancements in technology.

Presenters: David Auger-Habel, Project Engineer, GE Renewable

Gene Asbury, Senior Application Specialist - Excitation Systems, Basler Electric

Moderator: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Closing Ceremony – Exhibit Hall

Lunch – Exhibit Hall

Tradeshow Closes Exhibitor Tear Down

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakfast – Exhibit Hall

Keynote Speaker – Grand Event Room

Patrick Brown, Leader, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 3A: Federal Legislative Reform – Fisheries Act, CEAA, Navigation Protection Act –

Studio 12/13

Restoring lost protections and introducing modern safeguards to the Fisheries Act, the Navigation

Protection Act, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are key commitments of the Federal

government that have direct relevance to the waterpower industry. This is your opportunity to hear

from leaders about the changes proposed to these key pieces of legislation.

Panellists: Tomasz Wlodarczyk, National Manager, Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment, SLR Consulting

Anjala Puvananathan, Director, Ontario Region, Canadian Environmental

Assessment Agency

Dale Nicholson, Regional Director, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Devon Smith, Advisor, Navigation Protection Act Review Team, Transport Canada

Moderator: Jacob Irving, President, Canadian Hydropower Association

Session 3B: Pumped Storage: Implications for the Grid and the Economy – Studio 11

This session will focus on the analysis of financial incentives for promoting pumped storage

development in Ontario. Presenters will discuss a comparative analysis among the alternative pricing

strategies to support pumped storage development in Ontario and advances in PGS technologies.

Panellists: Bryan Karney, Associate Dean, Cross Disciplinary Programs, University of Toronto

John Wright, Executive Director of Business Development, Northland Power

Stuart Coulson, VP, Engineering, Voith

Moderator: Heather Ferguson, VP Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Session 3C: Case Studies of Recent Hydro Developments and Redevelopments – Studio 10

This session will focus on lessons learned from project managers, engineers and equipment suppliers

of various waterpower projects that have recently been completed. Presenters will discuss the impact

of regulator requirements, the importance of project scope and managing project cost risk.

Presenters: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Loic Petillon, Project Director, Ossberger Hydro

Jean-Luc Daviau, Manager, Sr. Hydraulic Specialist, WSP Group

Moderator: Bob Allen, Director, Shaman Power

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, October 25 continued

Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 4A: Waterpower Development on Federal Waterways – The Parks Canada

Experience – Studio 12/13

The Parks Canada Agency has taken a proactive role in aligning its infrastructure investment with

new waterpower development on Federal waterways in the province. Attend this session to hear

from the proponents, regulators, and practitioners about the current state of development and

key considerations for working with the Parks Canada Agency.

Panellists: Jewel Cunningham, Director of Waterways, Parks Canada

Eric Prevost, Project Manager, Peterborough Utilities Inc.

Daniel Gillenwater, Project Manager, Hydromega

Heather Brown, Manager, Environmental Operations Support, Ontario Power Generation

Moderator: Paul Young, Vice President – Generation Development, Orillia Power Generation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions continued

Session 4B: Incenting Dam/Public Safety Best Practices - Regulatory Modernization –

Studio 11

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has made significant progress in modernizing

approvals under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act for work at existing structures and new

development, both through updating technical standards and through encouragement of the

adoption of Best Management Practices. This session explores the concept of the voluntary adoption

of managed system approach by dam owners and the opportunities it may present to further

rationalize regulatory requirements.

Panellists: Tony Bennett, Director Dam and Public Safety, Ontario Power Generation

Owen Steele, Head Conservation Programs, Ducks Unlimited

Allan Kirkham, Ontario Director, Canadian Dam Association

Ken Cain, Manager, Crown Lands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 4C: Tech Talk - The Latest Advancements in the Waterpower Industry – Studio 10

Ways to reduce maintenance costs, digital condition monitoring, physical inspections, aging static

exciter systems – what does all this mean for your facility? Attend this session and find out more

about the latest advancements in technology.

Presenters: David Auger-Habel, Project Engineer, GE Renewable

Gene Asbury, Senior Application Specialist - Excitation Systems, Basler Electric

Moderator: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Closing Ceremony – Exhibit Hall

Lunch – Exhibit Hall

Tradeshow Closes Exhibitor Tear Down

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

18th annual

Breakfast – Exhibit Hall

Keynote Speaker – Grand Event Room

Patrick Brown, Leader, Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 3A: Federal Legislative Reform – Fisheries Act, CEAA, Navigation Protection Act –

Studio 12/13

Restoring lost protections and introducing modern safeguards to the Fisheries Act, the Navigation

Protection Act, and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are key commitments of the Federal

government that have direct relevance to the waterpower industry. This is your opportunity to hear

from leaders about the changes proposed to these key pieces of legislation.

Panellists: Tomasz Wlodarczyk, National Manager, Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment, SLR Consulting

Anjala Puvananathan, Director, Ontario Region, Canadian Environmental

Assessment Agency

Dale Nicholson, Regional Director, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Devon Smith, Advisor, Navigation Protection Act Review Team, Transport Canada

Moderator: Jacob Irving, President, Canadian Hydropower Association

Session 3B: Pumped Storage: Implications for the Grid and the Economy – Studio 11

This session will focus on the analysis of financial incentives for promoting pumped storage

development in Ontario. Presenters will discuss a comparative analysis among the alternative pricing

strategies to support pumped storage development in Ontario and advances in PGS technologies.

Panellists: Bryan Karney, Associate Dean, Cross Disciplinary Programs, University of Toronto

John Wright, Executive Director of Business Development, Northland Power

Stuart Coulson, VP, Engineering, Voith

Moderator: Heather Ferguson, VP Environment, Ontario Power Generation

Session 3C: Case Studies of Recent Hydro Developments and Redevelopments – Studio 10

This session will focus on lessons learned from project managers, engineers and equipment suppliers

of various waterpower projects that have recently been completed. Presenters will discuss the impact

of regulator requirements, the importance of project scope and managing project cost risk.

Presenters: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Loic Petillon, Project Director, Ossberger Hydro

Jean-Luc Daviau, Manager, Sr. Hydraulic Specialist, WSP Group

Moderator: Bob Allen, Director, Shaman Power

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Networking Break - Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session 4A: Waterpower Development on Federal Waterways – The Parks Canada

Experience – Studio 12/13

The Parks Canada Agency has taken a proactive role in aligning its infrastructure investment with

new waterpower development on Federal waterways in the province. Attend this session to hear

from the proponents, regulators, and practitioners about the current state of development and

key considerations for working with the Parks Canada Agency.

Panellists: Jewel Cunningham, Director of Waterways, Parks Canada

Eric Prevost, Project Manager, Peterborough Utilities Inc.

Daniel Gillenwater, Project Manager, Hydromega

Heather Brown, Manager, Environmental Operations Support, Ontario Power Generation

Moderator: Paul Young, Vice President – Generation Development, Orillia Power Generation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions continued

Session 4B: Incenting Dam/Public Safety Best Practices - Regulatory Modernization –

Studio 11

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has made significant progress in modernizing

approvals under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act for work at existing structures and new

development, both through updating technical standards and through encouragement of the

adoption of Best Management Practices. This session explores the concept of the voluntary adoption

of managed system approach by dam owners and the opportunities it may present to further

rationalize regulatory requirements.

Panellists: Tony Bennett, Director Dam and Public Safety, Ontario Power Generation

Owen Steele, Head Conservation Programs, Ducks Unlimited

Allan Kirkham, Ontario Director, Canadian Dam Association

Ken Cain, Manager, Crown Lands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Moderator: Paul Norris, President, Ontario Waterpower Association

Session 4C: Tech Talk - The Latest Advancements in the Waterpower Industry – Studio 10

Ways to reduce maintenance costs, digital condition monitoring, physical inspections, aging static

exciter systems – what does all this mean for your facility? Attend this session and find out more

about the latest advancements in technology.

Presenters: David Auger-Habel, Project Engineer, GE Renewable

Gene Asbury, Senior Application Specialist - Excitation Systems, Basler Electric

Moderator: Stefan Kohnen, Regional Manager, KGS Group

Closing Ceremony – Exhibit Hall

Lunch – Exhibit Hall

Tradeshow Closes Exhibitor Tear Down

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Canada

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Wednesday, October 25 continued

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