Event Programme

ABB Energy and Automation Forum Canada 2014 Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta – September 9-11

A message from Daniel Assandri

Automation and Power World (APW) is a flagship event hosted by ABB held in Orlando, Florida and Houston, Texas every two years. This draws over 5,000 participants from all over the world to meet with leaders in the power and automation industry

ABB in Canada is pleased to launch its first national customer event – ABB Energy and Automation Forum Canada 2014. This event will take place on September 9-11, in Calgary; energy and automation leaders will come together to share their challenges, insights and vision on developing sustainable infrastructure in Canada.

to view new solutions in one of the largest global showcases of advanced technology in the domain. ABB in Canada will be hosting a

Programme highlights of ABB in Canada’s customer event include: – ABB Plenary, Global vision and economic markets outlook for energy development delivered by senior ABB executives, Technology Experts and Chief Economist of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) – CEO Panel, Chief Executives from Canada’s provincial utilities, energy and industries: AltaLink, ATCO Ltd., BC Hydro, Devon, ExxonMobil Canada, Hatch Ltd., Hydro One, Hydro Quebec, Total E&P Canada, TransAlta Corporation – CEO Panel Moderator, Toby Heaps, CEO, Corporate Knights – Keynote Speaker, Jim Prentice, Senior Executive Vice-President and Vice-Chairman, CIBC – Moderator, L. Ian MacDonald, Chief Editor, Policy – Exhibition, Panel and Breakout Sessions, designed to provide valuable insight for strategic project plans – WoMenpower Panel, Senior Executives from industry and government – Moderator, Velma McColl, Earnscliffe Strategy Group – Open Door, an exhibition showcasing energy technology solutions for a better world with the academic community and students – Executive Gala Dinner

regional version of the APW event in Calgary, Alberta. “ABB Energy and Automation Forum Canada”, will bring together 300 industry leaders,chief executives, and technology experts from the Canadian utilities and industrial energy sector. “ABB Energy and Automation Forum Canada,” is a two-day forum by invitation-only that will feature a personalized executive education programme and quality networking for its participants. “Our aim is to offer you a

Never before in Canada has the full extent of ABB’s global and local expertise been presented under one roof.

unique executive learning experience through in-depth discussions of important

We look forward to welcoming existing and new customers as well as industry experts to an event that we believe will provide a forum for discovering new ideas and making powerful connections.

industry issues as well as providing innovation in trends that can impact your company positively.”

Daniel Assandri President and CEO of ABB Inc.

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Greg Scheu President and CEO of ABB Inc. and Regional Manager of North America

Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday

Tuesday 11:00 Registration

Thursday

07:00 Registration

07:00 Registration

07:30 Breakfast

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Opening Plenary – Energy and Automation

08:30 WoMenpower Panel – Senior Executive



Global Outlook – Daniel Assandri, Dr. Jochen



from industry or government



Kreusel Global Head of Smart Grids, ABB and



Moderator – Velma McColl, Earnscliffe



Don Leavens, VP and Chief Economist, NEMA



Strategy Group

09:30 Break

09:15 Future Perspectives - What’s Next –

10:00 CEO Panel – AltaLink, ATCO Ltd, BC Hydro, Devon,



Greg Scheu, President and CEO of ABB Inc. and



ExxonMobil, Hatch, Hydro One, Hydro Quebec,



Regional Manager of NA and Daniel Assandri



Total, TransAlta

10:00 Break



CEO Panel Moderator – Toby Heaps CEO,

10:30 Exhibits and Breakout Sessions



Corporate Knights

11:30 Exhibits and Breakout Sessions

12:30 Lunch

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Keynote Speaker – Jim Prentice, Senior Executive

13:30 Exhibits and Breakout Sessions



Vice-President & Vice-Chairman, CIBC

14:30 Guest Speaker – Hayley Wickenheiser, Canadian



Moderator – L. Ian MacDonald, Chief Editor,



16:30 Welcome Address



Policy Magazine

15:30 Open Door, Exhibits – Discover the world



Daniel Assandri, President and

14:30 Exhibits and Breakout Sessions





CEO of ABB Inc.

15:30 Exhibits and Breakout Sessions

17:00 Closing

17:00 Exhibit Opening – Ribbon Cutting

16:30 Showcase Exhibit Pavilions



18:00 Gala Dinner and Entertainment

and Reception

Exhibit Pavilions

Plenary Session

CEO Panelists Include Scott Thon – President and CEO, AltaLink Siegfried Kiefer – COO, Power and Utilities ATCO Ltd. Chris O’Riley – Executive Vice President, Generation BC Hydro Chris Seasons – President, Devon Canada Lisa Waters – Vice President, ExxonMobil (Western Canada) John Bianchini – CEO, Hatch Ltd. Carmine Marcello – President and CEO, Hydro One Inc. Thierry Vandal – President and CEO, Hydro-Quebec André Goffart – President and CEO, Total E&P Canada Ltd. Dawn Farrell – President and CEO, TransAlta Corporation ABB Canada Executive Team Gabriel Azeroual – Vice President Process Automation Greg Farthing – Vice President Sales and Marketing, Power Products and Systems Anders Hultberg – Vice President Power Systems Marc Mitges – Vice President Power Products Nathalie Pilon – Vice President Low Voltage Chris Poynter – Vice President Discrete Automation and Motion Ben Venter – Vice President Service

Olympian and Dave Osborne, President, SAIT of engineering at ABB

Agenda subject to change.

Session Tracks Global experts from ABB as well as industry customer case studies come together in a series of exhibit and breakout sessions under the following tracks: Ask the Experts – Operational Excellence – challenges and best practices – open forum Major Trends Driving Innovation – Automation Market Trends and Key Drivers. By ARC Advisory Group: Planning for a connected industry. Sustainable Development – Safety and Compliance – Asset Health Centre, condition monitoring and the aging workforce. Knowing where to invest for optimal performance – Reliability Centered Maintenance: Predictive/preventative maintenance and full service strategy Reliability, Productivity and Best Practices – Data integrity and cyber security to support the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Critical Infrastructure Protection standard (NERC CIP) Technologies to Power the Future – Developing technologies for urban distribution networks improving reliability and business analytics.

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Exhibit Hall – Solution Pavilions

Exhibit Hall – Solution Pavilions The Exhibit features a walk-through experience of how ABB technology and expertise continue to deliver innovative and sustainable projects to the Canadian energy and industrial landscape. The tour begins with solutions that harness and intelligently integrate renewables onto the grid for optimized performance and financial results. The tour continues with transmission systems and grid stability solutions connecting HVDC to modern underground substations adapted to urban settings. Explore ABB’s project successes in Mining, Aluminum and the Oil Sands

with project and on-site service experts who will share their experiences with you. Watch ABB’s operator console in action featuring plant control and the latest in process automation, drives and high-efficiency motors. Discover how ABB’s Thomas & Betts portfolio of proven equipment and accessories enables the most innovative industrial and commercial customers in Canada. The exhibit also offers ABB’s Expert Cafe where breakout session presenters, attendees and industry experts gather to meet, chat and share ideas – while enjoying an espresso together!

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Contact us

Registration Participation is by invitation-only. Each guest will receive a personalized invitation via e-mail to register for the event.

For more information regarding registration Linda Klager Tel.: + 1-519-908-9112 Email: [email protected]

Full Program: $900 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday September 9-11 Entrance to all panel discussions, keynote speakers and breakout sessions: Tuesday – Welcome reception Wednesday – CEO Panel – Gala Dinner and Entertainment – Access to Exhibit Hall – All meals and refreshment breaks Thursday – WoMenpower Panel – Future Perspectives - What’s Next? – Access to Exhibit Hall – All meals and refreshment breaks

For more information regarding our event Yvonne Hawke Tel.: + 1-905-616-4062 Email: [email protected]

Wednesday Only Program: $700 September 10 Entrance to all panel discussions, keynote speakers and breakout sessions: – CEO Panel – Gala Dinner and Entertainment – All meals and refreshment breaks Thursday Only Program: $400 September 11 Entrance to all panel discussions, keynote speakers and breakout sessions: – WoMenpower Panel – Future Perspectives - What’s Next? – Access to Exhibit Hall – All meals and refreshment breaks

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Macleod Hall – South Building – Lower level 120 9th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3 Event Hotel – conveniently situated next to the convention centre Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel 110 9th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 5A6 Canada Reservations: +1-855-823-6348 (Special rate for ABB invited guests) Hotel tel.: +1-403-266-7331