ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

This years Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) conference was described by many as ‘one of the best ever,’ with participant numbers up, the exhibitor section sold out, and plenty of positive news at the event, delivered by a fine roster of expert speakers.

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SPEAKERS

Geoff Cape

CEO, Evergreen & Chair, Future Cities Program

Keynote: The Future Cities Canada Program & Geothermal in the 21st Century

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Brian Urlaub

CGD, Director of Geothermal Operations MEP Associates, LLC

Topic: Residential Community Geothermal Systems - The Hottest Trend in Geothermal!

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Jeff Ranson

Regional Director, GTA for the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC)

Topic: The Zero Carbon Building Standard from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)

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Fernando Carou, B.A.Sc, P.Eng.

Manager, Community Energy Planning & Low-carbon Energy Systems, City of Toronto Environment & Energy Division

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Sergio Almeida, P.Eng.

Geo-Xergy Systems

Topic: The Interplay Between the Design, Implementation and Operation of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems.

Ryan F. Dougherty

Chief Operating Office, GeoExchange

Topic: Tax Credits, Congress & US State Policy Initiatives

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Greg Pimento, P. Eng., M.B.A.

Armstrong Fluid Technology

Topic: The Armstrong Road Map for Energy Upgrades, highlighting the Wi-Fi connectivity of modern day Design Envelope fluid management systems.

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Marc-Antoine Renaud

Vice-President, Strategic Development, Eolectric Capital

Topic: Private Equity is Transforming the Ontario Geothermal Market

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Tim Weber

Diverso Energy

Topic: Geothermal for Multi-Residential and Office Buildings

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Tim Wright

Vice President of Sales - Enertech Global, LLC.

Topic: How USA Policy Frameworks Impact the Geothermal Sales Process

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AGENDA

Wed April 3 Gala Dinner
5:30-630 p.m. Reception
6:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30-8:30 p.m. Geoff Cape - Keynote
8:30 Bruce Nagy - OGA Communications

Thurs April 4 Sessions
7:00-8:00 BREAKFAST
8:00-8:10 Jeff Hunter - Welcome and housekeep
8:10-8:20 Opening Remarks, Stan Reitsma, OGA President
8:20-8:30 Advocacy Update, Martin Luymes, VP HRAI
8:30-9:00 Andrew Bowerbank WSP, Institutional
9:00-9:30 Brian Urlaub, MEP Associates, LLC
9:30-10:00 Sergio Almeida, Diverso
10:00-10:30 Fernando Carou, Toronto GS
10:30-11:00 BREAK

11:00-11:20 Tim Weber, Market opportunities
11:20-11:40 Marc-Antoine Renaud, Investing in Geothermal
11:40-12:00 AGM

12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:20 Will Lange, Waterfurnace
1:20-1:40 Greg Pimento, Armstrong
1:40-2:00 Mike Clatworthy, Multistack

2:00-2:45 USA Panel Moderated by Jay Egg
2:00-2:10 Zach Fink, NY GEO
2:10-2;20 Ryan Dougherty, GEO
2:20-2:30 Tim Wright, Enertech

2:45-3:00 BREAK3:00-3:45 Canada Panel Moderated by Martin Luymes
3:00-3:15 Dr. Yasser Abdelsalam, McMaster Research
3:15-3:30 Jamie Hulan, NREL Canada
3:30-3:45 Jeff Ranson, CaGBC

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ATTENDEES

VENUE & ACCOMODATIONS

Location
HILTON MISSISSAUGA/MEADOWVALE6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N2L3. Phone: 1-905-821-1981

Situated in the Meadowvale Business Park and close to major highways, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale offers guests a multitude of attractions designed to appeal to both the business and leisure customer. It is located 20 minutes from Pearson Airport, 25 minutes from downtown Toronto, and six miles from Toronto Premium Outlets, the Greater Toronto Area's newest retail development.

Welcome
The Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale offers 374 recently renovated guestrooms in two towers and showcases innovative and contemporary design that incorporates functional, versatile and comfortable elements. It also boasts over 40,000 square feet of impressive meeting and banquet facilities consisting of two ballrooms, 40 meeting rooms and a dedicated foyer space. Well-equipped to handle a multitude of venues ranging from small to mid-to-large scale, including tradeshows, weddings, conferences and events, Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale is the largest convention centre in Mississauga.

The recently renovated Quest Restaurant and Bar offers modern dining in a casual yet upscale atmosphere, serving global cuisine, and Chop Steakhouse (set to open later this summer) round out the hotel's food and beverage offerings. Arabica, situated on the lobby level, provides guests with a bistro-style"grab and go" coffee bar, serving a mélange of fresh baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, beverages and Starbucks coffee and is open daily during morning hours.

Recreational amenities abound at Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, offering guests a myriad of fitness/sports-related and action-oriented activities including the three-storey, 165 foot (50 metre)"Big Blue", the longest indoor waterslide in the Greater Toronto Area. The hotel also features a seasonal outdoor saltwater pool with a patio area used for outdoor events and a putting green. Designed to attract the leisure, weekend and sports group customers, is the hotel's indoor sky-lit saltwater swimming pool. Club Meadowvale, a bi-level 40,000 square foot (3,716 square metre) full-service fitness centre offers guests four indoor tennis courts, five international indoor squash courts, more than 50 group fitness classes each week, private patios and a licensed lounge.

Relax in the Hilton’s guest rooms featuring private balconies, complimentary WiFi, 37-inch flat-screen HDTVs, and large work areas with ergonomic chairs. Upgrade to a room or suite on a higher floor for wonderful city views and a sofa bed.

Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale participates in Hilton HHonors, the only guest rewards program that allows members to earn Points & Miles for the same stay and redeem points for free nights with No Blackout Dates at more than 4,300 hotels worldwide.
Room Rate
The hotel room rate for the OGA group is $175/night.

Parking
Parking is free for OGA conference attendees.

CONTACT

For conference related inquiries please contact Loretta Zita at lzita@hrai.ca, or Kimberley Coyle at kcoyle@hrai.ca

800-267-2231 ext 254