Ottawa Energy Symposium

Powering Productivity in Canada's Capital

Join us for a dynamic event exploring the future of energy in Ottawa! Hear from industry leaders, government officials, and innovators as they discuss what local customers need, the latest developments in energy infrastructure, and how new technologies like solar, storage, and district energy systems are helping our city power up for tomorrow. Discover how local organizations are adapting to the evolving energy landscape and what it means for Ottawa’s business community. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the National Capital Region’s sustainable energy future. 

Panel topics include: 

 The Energy Surge: How AI, Real Estate, and Electrification Are Reshaping Demand 

• Examines the rapid growth and complexity of energy demand in Ottawa. 

• Focuses on how artificial intelligence, smart buildings, electric vehicles, and electrified industries are driving up energy needs.  

 Breaking Through the Energy Wall: How Infrastructure Investment Unlocks Economic Potential 

• Addresses the urgent requirement for modernizing Ottawa’s electricity grid. 

• Discusses the importance of infrastructure investment to support economic growth and prevent constraints caused by outdated energy systems.

Powering from the Edges: How Distributed Energy is Reshaping Ottawa’s Grid 

• Explores decentralized and scalable energy solutions such as district energy and incorporating local generation to bolster the grid. 

• Highlights the role of these solutions in adding flexibility and resilience to Ottawa’s electricity grid.

From Retrofit to Resilience: Tools Driving Ottawa’s Low-Carbon Transition 

• Focuses on energy efficiency, retrofits, and digital tools that reduce energy load. 

• Emphasizes how these measures support economic productivity and help achieve climate goals through Ottawa’s transition to a low-carbon future.   

Topics will collectively cover the transformation of Ottawa’s energy landscape, from rising demand and infrastructure needs to distributed solutions and efficiency tools supporting a resilient, low-carbon economy.

Speakers include:
 

• Julie Lupinacci, Chief Customer Office, Hydro Ottawa
• Scott Denmark, Partner, Theia Partners
• Geoffrey Frigon, Associate Vice President, Facilities, University of Ottawa
• Geoff Wright, SVP Development, Brookfield Renewable Partners

The full list of speakers and an official program will be confirmed shortly.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your organization at the forefront of Ottawa’s energy evolution! As a sponsor of the Ottawa Energy Symposium, you’ll gain exclusive access to industry leaders, government officials, and innovators shaping the future of sustainable energy. Take a leading role in groundbreaking discussions on energy infrastructure, emerging technologies, and business adaptation in the National Capital Region. Reach out to Kara Higdon, Director, Business & Community Partnerships at kara.higdon@ottawabot.ca to learn more.