The following is a “preliminary” outline of the agenda noting any session topics and speakers are subject to change. Scroll down or click the day of programming below.
DAY ONE
Tuesday, January 26
4:00 pm
ENERGY STARTUP PITCHES
Startups with renewable and smart energy technologies/products pitch to industry experts, investors, and the general audience.
5:00 pm
ICEBREAKER RECEPTION
An opportunity for organizers to welcome all partners (sponsors), speakers, commercial consumers, startups, industry members, and general delegates to collide over refreshments, appetizers, and energizing conversation leading up to the next day’s main event.
DAY TWO
Wednesday, January 27
8:30 am
MAIN ROOM
KEYNOTE
Municipal Smart Energy Trends
A renowned energy expert provides insight into trending net-zero smart energy projects being adopted by municipalities across Canada. This keynote set the tone for the day’s discussions.
9:30 am
ENERGY CAFE
NETWORK MEETUP
An opportunity for delegates and industry experts to network.
10:00 am
MAIN ROOM
ROUNDTABLE
Facing Climate Change Now
Five experts representing government, academia, and the energy industry discuss innovative ideas and best practices such as the Kingston Climate Fund and Green Fund to help mitigate climate change for municipalities.
11:00 am
ENERGY CAFE
NETWORK MEETUP
11:30 am
MAIN ROOM
ROUNDTABLE
Smart Grid Options
3-4 experts provide working examples of smart grid and decentralized energy applications in both urban and rural municipalities while providing insight into innovative technologies being designed for tomorrow’s communities.
12:30 pm
MAIN ROOM
SMART KINGSTON KEYNOTE LUNCH
This keynote will demystify how municipalities and everyday residents can collaboratively work towards a net-zero goal embracing proven examples ie: sustainable building and retrofit guidelines, electrification of transportation systems, and expanding green spaces.
1:30 pm
ENERGY CAFE
NETWORK MEETUP
2:00 pm
BREAKOUTS
ROUNDTABLE
Meeting Carbon Offset Targets
3-4 experts raise the bar with insights into options for Kingston and other municipalities to meet their carbon offset targets for 2022, 2030, and 2040.
3:00 pm
ENERGY CAFE
NETWORK MEETUP
3:30 pm
BREAKOUTS
PLENARY
Empowering the Next Steps
The final session engages select panelists and the audience to revisit the main challenges, solutions, best practices, and then focus on the outcomes as discussed in the day’s earlier sessions. The moderator will then encourage the audience to embrace best practices by making smart energy choices in their homes, offices, schools, municipalities, and with their family members and neighbours.