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Towards a Resilient Energy Future: Robust Grid, Renewables, AI, and SMRs


This is an RCES/IEEE workshop.


Focus

As Alberta advances toward a resilient and sustainable energy future, the province faces increasing complexity across its power system. Building a robust power grid therefore has become a central objective, driven by emerging technical challenges as well as new opportunities enabled by rapid technological development. In particular, growing renewable and clean fuel integration is accelerating the transition to cleaner energy while also increasing variability and the need for greater operational flexibility. AI further introduces both substantial electricity demand from large data centers and powerful tools for improving forecasting, stability, and system optimization. In addition, advances in nuclear technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), presents a potential pathway to firm, low-carbon baseload generation that can enhance long-term system reliability. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this workshop aims to foster informed discussion on pathways toward a robust, resilient, and future-ready energy system for Alberta.

Panelists

This workshop will bring together experts from the HATCH, City of Edmonton, Alberta Innovates, and the University of Texas.

Date and Time

Date: 29 Jan 2026Time: 01:00 PM MST to 03:30 PM MST

Location

  • 9211 116 St NW
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • Canada T6G 1H9
  • Building: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE)
  • Room Number: 8-207
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Hosts

Registration

  • Starts 18 December 2025 12:00 AM MST
  • Ends 29 January 2026 05:00 PM MST
  • No Admission Charge

Speakers

Jeanie Chin of Hatch Ltd

 

Patrick Baltazart of City of Edmonton

 

Wei-Jen Lee of University of Texas at Arlington

 

Robert (Rob) Baker of Alberta Innovates

 





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