Past event: Retrofit Canada Conference

After careful consideration and given the British Columbia and Canadian COVID-19 regulations and the current restrictions on both allowable event numbers and international travel, we have decided to change the dates of the Retrofit Canada Conference to May 12-13, 2021. We want to assure you that our attendees’ health & well-being continues to be our #1 priority and we are continuously monitoring the advice of the WHO and the Canadian Government.

The first day of the conference, May 12th, will be held in person and live streamed as well. The second day, May 13th, will only be live streamed to all registrants.

For those who do not wish to attend in person, there is an option to register for live streaming of both days.

We're very grateful for the ongoing support of our sponsors, speakers, partners and attendees, and we will continue to provide updates as the circumstances continue to evolve.


The first annual Retrofit Canada Conference will focus on the opportunities for innovation to achieve greater sustainability and energy efficiency through retrofitting Canada's infrastructure and buildings - commercial, industry, schools, government and residential. It is the most prominent platform for key players in the energy efficiency, sustainability and retrofitting sectors to meet, network and exchange ideas on achieving Canada's 2050 goal.

The Retrofit Canada Conference will focus on recent laws and regulations, financing large scale retrofit projects, market trends and new technologies, project updates, investment opportunities, partnership models and sustainability.

High-level decision makers from the government, key municipalities and authorities, project owners, facilities managers, financiers, sustainability experts, technology providers and consultants will all gather in one room to discuss all the above and more.

The energy efficiency sector in Canada has continued to thrive, with the countries' target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. These efforts have already reduced GHG emissions from federal operations by 28% from 2005 levels, and the government is on track to reach the existing commitment of 40% by 2030.

With a focus on cutting carbon emissions radically for new buildings over the next decades, the Zero Emissions Building Plan (ZEB) was introduced and is based on highly energy-efficient houses using only renewable energy. The City of Vancouver's plan is to build only new ZEBs, alongside retrofitting older buildings to a higher energy efficiency standard, while also switching to renewable energy supply for these.

The city of Toronto will start charging parking owners for the cost of managing stormwater runoff to spur more thoughtful development and retrofitting in the city and a support the adoption of green infrastructure.

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

  • Recent laws and regulations implemented in Canada and North America to support retrofit and Co2 reduction: Provide an update on retrofit strategies across Canada
  • Retrofit plans and growing opportunities in Canada and the US: Give an insight on the progress of implemented programs and plans in the region
  • Existing projects and future opportunities in sustainability and retrofitting: Case studies from hotels, commercial buildings, residential buildings, schools, hospitals and more
  • Financing Large Scale retrofitting projects and green start-ups
  • Role of innovation and Artificial intelligence in reducing energy consumption
  • Latest technologies available in achieving energy and water efficiency savings
  • Benchmark with other international markets: US, UK, Germany and the UAE

Who should attend this event?

Heads of Facilities Management/ Building Consultancy/ Maintenance/ MEP Division/ Sustainability, Energy Solutions Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Operations Director, Director of Engineering and Project Directors from:
  • Government
  • Developers
  • Consultants
  • Facility Management
  • Contractors
  • Technology & Solution Providers
  • Banks and Investors
As well as Heads of Marketing, MDs, Heads of sustainability, Heads of innovation & Heads of Business Development from :
  • Technology and software providers including: HVAC Systems, Chillers, Lighting systems, Water saving systems...
  • Automation and technology reducing energy consumption
  • Developers
  • MEP companies
  • Real estate companies

Event Speakers

  • Betsy Agar, Senior Analyst, Pembina Institute
  • Ali Mohd Al Jassim, Chief Executive Officer, Al Etihad Energy Services
  • Anas Al Kassas, Founder & CEO, INOVUES
  • Peter Amerongen, Managing Partner, Butterwick Projects
  • Rupp Carriveau, Director, Environmental Energy Institute, University of Windsor
  • Corey Diamond, Executive Director, Efficiency Canada
  • Ivan Filipic, Operations & Engineering Centre Director, Schneider Electric
  • Jonathan Frank, Director, Clean Energy Business Development, Vancity Community Investment Bank (CoPower)
  • Stuart Galloway, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Services Association of Canada
  • Johanne Gélinas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transition énergétique Québec
  • Joyce Henry, Director General, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada
  • Mark Jaccard, Distinguished Professor and Director, School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University
  • Julia Langer, Chief Executive Officer, The Atmospheric Fund
  • Pierre Langlois, President, Econoler
  • Dr. Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey Foundation
  • John Metras, Associate Vice-President, Facilities, University of British Columbia
  • Thomas Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, Canada Green Building Council
  • Akua Schatz, VP, Market Engagement and Advocacy, Canada Green Building Council
  • Timothy D. Unruh, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Service Companies
  • Juvarya Veltkamp, Manager Green Economy Initiatives, Vancouver Economic Commission
  • Danielle Wensink, Director, Conservation & Energy Management, FortisBC
  • Dr. Victoria Kramkowski, Government and Community Relations Specialist/ Senior Manager, Peel-York Watersheds, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
  • Mark Bohn, President & CEO, Selkirk Advisory Group Inc.

Please fill in your name and email to receive the Conference Agenda of this event.


May 12th: In-Person and Streaming
May 13th: Live Streaming Only

Venue

University of British Columbia
,
Vancouver, Canada


Accommodations at UBC
Event details
Organizer : Energy Conference Network
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-22009