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November 18-19, 2015 Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel Calgary, AB Conference Highlights: New Government and the Regulatory Environment Market Structure What s Working and What s Not Retiring Coal

1 November 18-19, 2015 Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel Calgary, AB Conference Highlights: New Government and the Regulatory Environment Market Structure What s Working and What s Not Retiring Coal Supply Replacements and Expectations Global Economic and Energy Outlook Major Infrastructure Transmission Build in Alberta In Partnership With and more Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Copper Sponsors

With a major change in Alberta s governance, discussion is once again needed to assess where new opportunities are available, and where constant challenges can be mitigated in Alberta s electricity

2 With a major change in Alberta s governance, discussion is once again needed to assess where new opportunities are available, and where constant challenges can be mitigated in Alberta s electricity sector. As such, we wish to invite you to participate in Insight Information s 16th Alberta Power Summit. Like in previous years, the 2015 Power Summit will tackle the critical challenges and opportunities facing Alberta s electricity sector. This conference brings together policy makers and industry participants to encourage open and frank debate. The select roster of speakers will share with you their expert opinions and insights on the issues that should be addressed if an electricity market that will meet the needs of all participants is to evolve. Important and thought-provoking questions will be addressed in this comprehensive two day event that is designed to provide up-to-date insight into the forces that shape the Alberta and North American electricity markets. If you want to hear about what is happening in the Alberta electricity sector with analysis by the key people who make it happen, you will not want to miss the 16th Alberta Power Summit. Co-Chairs Conference Highlights: New Government and the Regulatory Environment Market Structure What s Working and What s Not Retiring Coal Supply Replacements and Expectations Global Economic and Energy Outlook Major Infrastructure Transmission Build in Alberta and more Jason Comandante Vice President, Commodity Portfolio Management Frank Mannarino Senior Vice President, Electricity Operations Sponsorship Opportunities For further details, please contact Amy Leung at or aleung@alm.com Gain additional presence and prestige in front of senior level decision makers through Insight Information s sponsorship opportunities. All of our exclusive sponsorship packages include a comprehensive suite of preferential benefits.

Distinguished Faculty Matt Ayres Deputy Administrator & Chief Economist Market Surveillance Administrator Farhan Haji Senior Commercial Director Direct Energy Margaret McCuaig-Boyd Minister of Energy

3 Distinguished Faculty Matt Ayres Deputy Administrator & Chief Economist Market Surveillance Administrator Farhan Haji Senior Commercial Director Direct Energy Margaret McCuaig-Boyd Minister of Energy Government of Alberta (Invited) Evan Bahry Executive Director Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta Robert Hemstock Executive Vice President, Regulatory and Legal Services Christopher McDowall Senior Energy Commodities Trader Velocity Brent Berenson Project Director Fluor Chris Hunt Utilities Consumer Advocate James McKee Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience Guy Bridgeman Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Kathryn (Kate) Chisholm Senior Vice President, Legal and External Relations Daniel Jurijew Vice President, Regulatory & Environmental Policy Chantelle Kuchma Senior Manager, Commercial Products Dale McMaster Executive Vice President, Transmission and Distribution Services Shawn Shelast Manager, Canadian Power Optimization Direct Energy Business Marcy Cochlan Director, Market Regulation TransAlta Corporation Ken Kunz Vice President & General Manager, Western Power & Gas Storage TransCanada Wayne Stensby Managing Director Global Electricity Business Unit ATCO Group Brett Gellner Chief Investment Officer TransAlta Corporation Kelly S. Lail Vice President, Business Development and Commercial Scott Thon AltaLink Paul Goguen Senior Vice President & General Manager ATCO Electric Transmission Division Willie Grieve Chair Alberta Utilities Commission Stuart Lee Lino Luison Vice President, Green Power Transmission and Emerging Technology Enbridge Moin A. Yahya Vice-Dean & Associate Professor University of Alberta, Faculty of Law

4 NOVEMBER 18, :00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by: Kelly S. Lail Vice President, Business Development and Commercial Wayne Stensby Managing Director Global Electricity Business Unit ATCO Group 9:00 Welcome from Insight Information 9:05 Co-Chair s Opening Remarks Jason Comandante Vice President, Commodity Portfolio Management Frank Mannarino Senior Vice President, Electricity Operations 9:10 Alberta s Agencies A refresh of mandates, current key initiatives and outlook Matt Ayres Deputy Administrator & Chief Economist Market Surveillance Administrator Evan Bahry Executive Director Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta Chris Hunt Utilities Consumer Advocate 10:40 Networking Coffee Break 11:00 Market Structure A history of where we ve been, what s working and what s not Marcy Cochlan Director, Market Regulation TransAlta Daniel Jurijew Vice President, Regulatory & Environmental Policy Robert Hemstock Executive Vice President, Regulatory and Legal Services 12:15 Networking Luncheon 2:45 Networking Refreshment Break 3:05 Emerging Technology Trends and Implications for Alberta Integrated solutions approach to EPC Project Execution Brent Berenson Project Director Fluor Additional Speaker to be announced 4:20 Summation and Conference Concludes for the Day 4:30-5:30 Cocktail Reception Sponsored by: NOVEMBER 19, :30 Continental Breakfast 9:00 Transmission Build in Alberta and its Impact on Customers Reconciling original plans, current reality, the future and rate implications Paul Goguen Senior Vice President & General Manager ATCO Electric Transmission Division Lino Luison Vice President, Green Power Transmission and Emerging Technology Enbridge Dale McMaster Executive Vice President, Transmission and Distribution Services 1:15 Future Generation Mix How will retiring supply be replaced and load growth met in consideration of carbon policy? Brett Gellner Chief Investment Officer TransAlta Corporation Ken Kunz Vice President & General Manager, Western Power & Gas Storage TransCanada 10:00 Alberta Regulatory Environment Current UADR and GCOC challenges and rate implications for customers Guy Bridgeman Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Moin A. Yahya Vice-Dean & Associate Professor University of Alberta, Faculty of Law

5 Agenda 11:00 Networking Refreshment Break Senior Executive Panel 11:20 Challenges and Opportunities over the Next 10 Years Kathryn (Kate) Chisholm Senior Vice President, Legal and External Relations Stuart Lee Scott Thon AltaLink 1:30 How Can Retailers in the Alberta Market Play a Role in Renewables and Efficiency? Farhan Haji Senior Commercial Director Direct Energy Chantelle Kuchma Senior Manager, Commercial Products James McKee Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience 2:30 Networking Refreshment Break 12:20 Networking Luncheon Keynote Luncheon Address 1:00 Willie Grieve Chair Alberta Utilities Commission 2:50 Trading and Hedging Is Alberta s Power market structure effective and supportive of a robust forward market? What opportunities exist to enhance the forward market? Christopher McDowall Senior Energy Commodities Trader Velocity Shawn Shelast Manager, Canadian Power Optimization Direct Energy Business Keynote Presentation 3:50 What to Expect from the New Government Margaret McCuaig-Boyd (Invited) Minister of Energy Government of Alberta 4:50 Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Executives and Managers from: - Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Users of Electricity - Electric Utilities - Power Aggregators, Marketers and Brokers - Electrical Equipment Manufacturers - Independent Power Generators and Service Companies Energy Lawyers, Advisors and Consultants Investors and Financial Officers Regulators and Officials from Federal, Provincial and Local Government Bodies Experts, Officials and Representatives of Interest Groups in Environment, Resources and Economic Development

6 November 18-19, 2015 Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel Calgary, AB Register Online at Conference Code: EYC15056 Priority Code: FPO15056WBINQ Mr. [ ] Mrs. [ ] Ms. [ ] NAME TITLE COMPANY JOB FUNCTION ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE FAX Card Holders Name (Please Print) CREDIT CARD MASTERCARD VISA AMEX EXPIRY DATE (MM / YY) SIGNATURE REGISTRATION FEE: Includes meals, documentation and InConference, fully searchable online access to this conference s papers. Please allow 2 weeks after conference for activation of login and password. GST Reg. # RT0001 Standard Registration $2, GST ($104.75) = $2, Register A Group of 4 for the Price of 3 Dietary Restrictions: Do you have any dietary restrictions? No Yes If yes, please indicate: Special Needs: Do you have any special needs that require accommodation? No Yes If yes, please indicate: VENUE AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel is conveniently located at 110 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta. For overnight accommodation please call the hotel at Please note, a block of rooms has not been reserved for this event. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY A refund (less an administration fee of $500 plus taxes) will be given if notice of cancellation is received in writing six weeks before the event. We regret that no refund will be given after this period. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time. SPECIAL OFFER: Send 4 people for the price of 3! Register 3 delegates for the main conference at regular price at the same time and you re entitled to register a fourth person from your organization at no charge. For other group discounts, please call All discounts must be redeemed when booking, discounts will not be valid or applied after this time. When complete, please fax or mail the form to: 214 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S6 Call Fax order@alm.com Privacy Policy: By registering for this conference, Insight Information will send you further information relating to this event. In addition, you may receive by mail, telephone, facsimile or information regarding other relevant products and services from either Insight Information OR third parties with whom we partner. If you do not wish to receive such information from either Insight Information or third parties, please inform us by at privacy@alm.com or by telephone at Please Note: Full payment is required in advance of conference dates. Valid credit card required to confirm registration. Please make all cheques payable to Insight Information. Insight Information reserves the right to change program date, meeting place or content without further notice and assumes no liability for these changes. Copyright ALM Media Canada, Inc. All rights reserved.

Conference Highlights: June 17-18, 2015 St. Andrew s Club & Conference Centre Toronto, ON

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