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DEF2025 : ENERGY AND THE QUANTUM ADVANTAGE
November 20 & 21, 2021 - Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec
Two-day forum access includes breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon snacks, and beverages (boozy and not).
Cocktail Networking Party on Thursday, November 20th.
TICKET PRICING
EARLY BIRD SALE DEC MEMBER - $775 (plus taxes and fees)
EARLY BIRD SALE NON MEMBER - $970 (plus taxes and fees)
Group discounts available on checkout - 5 or more tickets
Student and academic discount pricing available - Email: info@deassociation.ca for details
Discount room rates at Chateau Frontenac available.
Registration Information Coming Soon…
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Webinar Series: The Next 20 in Energy: Navigating Growth, Reliability, and Reform in the Electricity System
The electricity system is at a pivotal moment. Meeting the dual challenge of decarbonizing existing supply while expanding grid capacity to support electrification and load growth demands a bold approach.

Solar PV Systems: Electrical Code
Register for this 3-night course to become familiar with the most crucial inspection points of common solar PV systems and all the updates to the new Electrical Code standards as they apply to solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.
Feb. 27, Mar 4 & 6 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MT)

Solar Women’s Gathering
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us at our networking session with other women and enby workers across Alberta on March 11 at 12 p.m. MT.

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Design and Modelling
Mar. 11, 13, 18, & 20 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MT)
Sign up for this 4-night course to learn about the changes, how to evaluate site conditions and electrical loads for interactive and stand-alone solar PV systems with energy storage, choose battery-based solar PV system configurations, apply appropriate sections of the updated Canadian Electrical Code, and more! This course is intended for electricians, technicians, engineers, and solar installers.

Forum on the digital transformation of energy systems
The AIEQ Forum on the digital transformation of energy systems has been a great success with its members and partners in recent years. It is the unmissable event for key players in the electricity industry: clients, solution developers, experts in cybersecurity, data exploitation and artificial intelligence, etc.

Value of Biogas East 2025
The 2025 Value of Biogas East will be back in Toronto this Spring! Complete with two full days of programming, an expanded exhibit space and more than 10 hours of networking, you won’t want to miss out on Canada’s premier biogas & RNG conference.

Webinar: The Next 20 in Québec Continuing its Energy Transition Leadership? (Le Québec, toujours leader de la transition énergétique dans 20 ans ?)
With abundant clean energy resources, the province of Québec is a leader in the global energy transition and can continue to unlock significant economic, environmental, and social benefits by taking bold action to remain ahead. But will Québec take the urgent steps required to accelerate our pace and keep our lead, as others are trying to catch up?

Alberta Agrivoltaics 101: Solar & Farms Unite!
Join us on March 20th at noon MT to learn about how solar farms and food security are complimentary in the exciting world of agrivoltaics.

2025 Renewables in Remote Communities Conference
The Pembina Institute is honoured to host the Renewables in Remote Communities Conference 2025 (RiRC2025) on the shared traditional territory of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in Whitehorse, Yukon.

In-Person Course - Solar PV Systems: Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance
This hands-on in-person course focuses on the commissioning, operations, and maintenance of interactive residential and commercial-scale solar PV projects less than 1 MW.

2025 Environmental Gathering
Connect with changemakers from across Alberta to collaborate, share knowledge and advance climate and sustainability solutions.

DEC AGM 2025
Join DEC for an evening our 2025 Annual General Meeting followed by industry networking, drinks and appetizers.
Location to be announced.

CIRED 202528th Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution
Join over 1,600 conference attendees and 3,000 exhibition visitors in choosing CIRED as your place to learn about new research and initiatives.

qConnect 2025
qConnect 2025 is a two-day event in Calgary, Alberta that brings together quantum technology creators and prospective users to explore its implications for industry and society.

DEF2025: Energy and the Quantum Advantage
Join us in Quebec City on November 20 and 21, 2025, for this timely and essential industry event, which will explore the role of quantum computing in optimising modern energy systems.

Building for the Future of Geo-Exchange: Innovative Financing Solutions and the Path to Net-Zero Energy
Join ENBIX to learn from three experts in the industry on how geo-exchange systems can play a key role in advancing net-zero energy buildings across Alberta.

CICE February 2025 Call for Innovation Webinar
Applications for CICE’s February 2025 Call for Innovation are now open! This investment opportunity can help scale and commercialize your innovation.

ECO Impact 2025
Join us in Calgary for a transformative experience. Engage with industry pioneers, celebrate environmental milestones, and drive the environmental conversation forward.

FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference 2025
FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC) brings together municipal sustainability practitioners and local leaders from across the country to learn from each other and share actionable solutions towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

Energizing Alberta: AEE AB AGM & Industry Mixer w/ Alberta Ecotrust
Join us for an insightful evening as we reflect on the achievements and milestones of 2024, elect new members, and preview the exciting events and opportunities awaiting us in 2025!

DesignTO Talks: Net Positive
This event together ten multidisciplinary experts to explore innovative responses to the climate crisis from a perspective of abundance.

Cleantech Forum North America
Join Cleantech Group January 27-29, 2025 in San Diego for three days of high-quality meetings and deal-making. Cleantech Forum North America is the premier event in sustainable innovation connecting investors, corporates and innovators to fuel business growth, climate solutions, and impact.

Indigenous Solar Leadership Webinar
Join us on January 23rd at noon MT to explore the remarkable work of Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) with James Jenkins, Executive Director of ICE. Learn about the ICE “Catalysts” and innovative Indigenous-led projects that are shaping a sustainable future across Turtle Island. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with transformative ideas and initiatives!

Net Zero 101: 2-day Virtual Student Bootcamp (Bilingual)
Join ECO Canada for the Net Zero Bootcamp to kickstart your career in the green workforce!

DEC Holiday Cocktails
Join us for an evening of networking, holiday cheer, and delicious food.

Online Course – Battery Energy Storage Systems: Design & Modelling
4 nights: December 5, 10, 12, & 17; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. MT
This course is delivered online through Zoom. A link will be mailed to registrants one week before the first class.

MaRS Climate Impact 2024
MaRS Climate Impact is a new innovation conference that brings together the global cleantech ecosystem — in person and online

Solar PV Systems: Commissioning, Operations, and Maintenance
Fall 2024: November 26, 28, & December 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. MT
This course is delivered online through Zoom. A link will be mailed to registrants one week before the first class.

Barriers & Enablers for Racialized Women in Climate Action Leadership
Despite progress in integrating equity and inclusion into climate action in Canada, the sustainability field remains predominantly white and middle-class. This lack of diversity hinders the comprehensive approach needed to address climate change complexities.

Solar PV Systems: Electrical Code
Fall 2024: November 14, 19, & 21, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. MT
This course is delivered online through Zoom. A link will be mailed to registrants one week before the first class.

The Energy Roundtable Toronto 2024
The 9th annual National Energy Roundtable conference will gather business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers in Toronto for discussions on: Energy transition – can we keep pace?

Navigating Sustainability Regulations - ASI Member Network Event
As Canada transitions from voluntary sustainability reporting to mandatory compliance, businesses face increasing risks if they don’t stay ahead. Navigating fragmented regulations and shifting mandates is complex, but it also presents opportunities for those ready to lead.

The Decarbonized Mine 2024 Conference
As mine decarbonization shifts from ambitious targets to implementation, The Decarbonized Mine is the title of this year’s Energy and Mines event, bringing together 400+ mining, renewable energy, storage, fleet, hydrogen, energy transition, government, and finance experts.

Building Equity into Green Homes
Join us on November 7 at noon MT to learn about how Alberta is building equity into the green building sector, including an overview of Edmonton's new Multi-Unit Solar Rebate Program, Alberta Ecotrust's Home Upgrades Program, and more!

SMART ENERGY | VANCOUVER
Smart Energy focuses on timely actions for decarbonizing communities and ultimately achieving net zero targets. Join the innovators who are changing the world, meet with experts who are leading their organizations through energy transitions and see the technologies that will clear the pathway to net-zero.

DEF2024
As Canada's market access hub for the decentralised energy industry, our Decentralised Energy Forum unites industry players across the energy supply chain to new business and partnership opportunities. We are committed to showcasing successful innovations that provide resilient and affordable energy, accelerating the adoption of these innovations into real projects.
Join us in this exclusive event and gain access to Canada's most well-connected energy association.

Igniting Systems: Indigenous Leadership in Climate Action
Four inspiring Indigenous leaders from across Turtle Island, in what is currently called Canada, join the Academy for Sustainable Innovation to talk about igniting colonial systems, sparking and growing new systems, breaking barriers, matriarchal and youth leadership, and actions grounded in care, in the context of our changing climate.

Solar Training Course Bundle
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Course Dates: Oct. 22 to Dec. 17, 2024 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MT)

Solar PV Systems: Design and Modelling
This 10-hour course, presented as a series of case studies with practical design examples, is designed for electricians, technicians, engineers, solar installers, and others with a basic understanding of electrical theory and electrical terminology.
Course dates: Oct. 22, 24, 29, Nov 5 & 7 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MT)

Electricity Transformation Canada 2024
Electricity Transformation Canada will bring together energy professionals from converging sectors — wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage — to network, collaborate and grow their businesses.

The Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) conference
The GHGT conference series is established as the principal international conference on greenhouse gas mitigation technologies, focussing on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage.

Energy Innovation Fair
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Utility Analytics Week 2024
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Energy Storage Canada Conference 2024
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