The 6th Annual
Electrical Power Symposium 2006
"From Tesla’s AC Power System to Distributed Generation and Smart Grids"
November 09 - 10, 2006  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 EPS2006:

The Electrical Power Symposium 2006 (EPS2006) organized and Sponsored by
Ottawa IEEE Power Engineering Society Chapter, Ottawa IEEE Reliability Society Chapter,
and IEEE Ottawa Educational Activities.

• Distributed Generation Technologies

• Technical management of Distributed Generation Power Systems

• Developments in Smart Grids

• Drivers & Barriers

• Visions & Realities

• Canada’s Market Climate

• Industry Players & Their Offerings

• Financial & Risk Considerations

• Applicable and Emerging Standards

• Network with Power Industry Leaders and Professionals

• Learn about the Latest Technological Innovations

• Learn how to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance reliability

• Discover what the future holds for
  the Power Industry

Moderator 
 Bob Hanna
President, IEEE Canada & President of RPM Engineering

EPS2006
"From Tesla’s AC Power System to Distributed Generation and Smart Grid"

Projected electricity supply and demand balance worldwide has rarely been in balance. Aging of the electricity system (generation, transmission and distribution) components is challenging the speed of their renewal or replacement. Distributed generation is increasingly challenging the central generation model to secure local supply and diversify the energy mix. The current stable, reliable, and controlled electricity network we depend on is changing and will become evermore dynamic and challenging to traditional management. New circumstances are demanding new ideas -- smarter ideas.
 
Smart technologies based on advances in network communication, instrumentation and measurement, interconnection, and automation, plus analysis, and AC/DC conversion are pivotal to the security and reliability of the new grid. Interestingly, Nikola Tesla, whose 150th birth anniversary we are marking this year, not only pioneered the AC power system; he also pioneered a number of other technologies that are relevant today. With a glimpse back at the development of the AC power system, EPS2006 provides a look forward to the Smart Grid and the future of power system.
 
As with each of the past symposia, we strive and take pride in covering strategic industry topics presented by leading speakers at exceptional value that only a non-profit professional organization such as the IEEE can deliver.

Who should attend?
CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, IT Managers, Network Managers, Telecom Managers, Energy Producers, Electric Power Executives, Utilities, Electric Generators, Government Regulators, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing & Risk Management, VCs, Universities, Consultants, Students, Engineers, and others with interest.

EPS2006 Symposium
Date: November 10, 2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Venue: Ben Franklin Place, Chamber,
             101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

EPS2006 Tutorial and Field Visit
Date: November 9, 2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Venue: Algonquin College, School of Advanced Technology, T-Building, Salon T102 A, B &C,
             1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada