# Event Details - **Event Name**: EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to the 2026 EDA Northwestern & Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting.About this EventThis year proudly hosted in Sault Ste. Marie, ON by PUC Services Inc. and Algoma Power Inc.Centred on the theme Moving Forward with Resilience and Agility, this year’s conference brings together utility industry professionals to explore practical strategies, share insights, and navigate today’s evolving landscape.Join us for engaging sessions, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas to help move your business forward. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/74056790-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg AgendaThe Agenda Will Continue To Be UpdatedDAY 1 - Tuesday, September 1518 Holes of Golf at Crimson Ridge Golf Club (Optional) Mix & Mingle at Taproom Rooftop PatioDAY 2 - Wednesday, September 16 at The Machine ShopKeynote Speaker George StroumboulopoulosInfo: Moving Forward with Resilience and AgilityA Cooperative AI Customer Service ModelHost: Todd RossInfo: Ontario utilities face a common customer service challenge: demand is highly variable, while the cost and complexity of maintaining capacity to meet peak demand continues to increase. Periods such as month-end, disconnection season, outages and the shoulder months—when customers experience higher-than-expected bills—can create significant spikes in inquiries, complaints, call volumes and service pressure. This presentation explores a different approach: what if utilities worked together to create a cooperative, AI-powered customer service capability? Electrical Distributor’s Association (EDA) Update and Q&AHost: Teresa Sarkesian The Workforce of the Future in the Eyes of the Contractor Host: Nick GatienInfo: Addressing the gap in qualified workers, leadership with a young workforce and attracting new talent. Cyber Resilience in Utilities: From Risk to ReadinessHost: Mike TorresanInfo: From Risk to Readiness explores the evolving cybersecurity threats facing today’s utility sector and the practical steps organizations can take to strengthen resilience and protect critical infrastructure. The presentation will show how utilities can move beyond identifying risk to building a proactive, prepared, and resilient cybersecurity program that can respond to today’s rapidly changing threat landscape.Dinner and Evening Program at The LoftForging the Future: Algoma Steel’s Transformation Through ElectrificationHost: Rajat MarwahInfo: Following Algoma Steel’s transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking in 2026, the company is entering a new era of modern, lower-carbon steel production. The transformation is reducing Algoma’s carbon emissions by approximately 70%, or up to 3 million tonnes annually, representing one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in Canada. The presentation will explore Algoma Steel’s transformation, the opportunities and challenges associated with large-scale industrial electrification, and the importance of reliable energy infrastructure in supporting the future of Canadian manufacturing.DAY 3 -Thursday, September 17 at The Delta Hotel Conference Room Building Resilient Distribution SystemsHost: Mehak SajjadInfo: How advanced asset management strategies are helping utilities extend pole life, reduce risk, improve reliability, and optimize capital investment.Bringing Capital into the Energy Industry Host: Cyrille VittecoqIncentives to Use Third-Party DERs as Non-Wires SolutionsHost: Mima Micic Turning Disruption into Opportunity: Innovating for a Resilient Energy FutureHost: Beiping ZhangInfo: Exploring how power utilities can leverage innovative strategies to successfully navigate the challenges of electrification, climate change, and affordability while maintaining reliable service.Supporting MEARIE Members: Risk Programs, Trends & Takeaways Host: Sanjeev MotwaniInfo: This presentation explores how MEARIE’s member-focused insurance model supports Ontario utilities in managing an evolving and increasingly complex risk environment. It highlights emerging risks, common claims trends, and key insurance considerations to help members better understand and manage their exposures.Closing Remarks & Raffle Draw - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sault-ste-marie/eda-northwestern-northeastern-district-conference-and-annual-general-meeting/100001987999474945 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups, sports, nonprofit, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 18 hours - Location: The Machine Shop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 900, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sault Ste. Marie - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Machine Shop - **lat**: 46.5162391 - **long**: -84.3496322 - **full address**: The Machine Shop, 83 Huron Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ec429370dff9edd71bb3a3e98946b72caba45363b411c13a0b790fa0f49060e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc026797-gmir.jpg?v=1778404987 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting being held? - **A:** EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Machine Shop, 83 Huron Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting? - **A:** EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting is organized by PUC Services Inc. & Algoma Power Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** EDA Northwestern/Northeastern District Conference & Annual General Meeting is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sault Ste. Marie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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