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NECBC Energy Conference lands 15+ CEOs
Leaders from National Grid, Eversource, Hydro-Québec, Avangrid, ISO-NE to speak in Boston Nov. 4-5
BOSTON—The New England-Canada Business Council has confirmed more than 15 CEOs and presidents as speakers and panelists for its 29th Annual Executive Energy Conference being held at Boston’s Seaport Hotel on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 4-5.
They include senior leaders from major New England and Canadian utilities and energy companies, including Avangrid, Eversource, Hydro-Québec, and National Grid.
With a conference them of “Energy & Environmental Sustainability: Pathways to Transformation,” the Council is offering the event in-person for individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and as a virtual/online event by Zoom as well, said Council President Peter J. Howe, a Senior Advisor at Denterlein, the Boston strategic communications, public relations, and crisis communications firm.
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Confirmed speakers at the conference so far, with more being added in coming days, include:
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation CEO Jim Robb
- Independent System Operator New England CEO Gordon van Welie
- New York ISO CEO Richard J. Dewey
- Canada’s Consul General to New England, Rodger T. Cuzner
- Avangrid CEO Dennis Arriola
- Algonquin Power & Utilities CEO Arun Banskota
- New England Council CEO James T. Brett
- Hydro-Québec CEO Sophie Brochu
- Maine Governor’s Energy Office Director Dan Burgess
- NB Power CEO Keith Cronkhite
- Versant Power President John Flynn
- Avangrid Renewables CEO Alejandro de Hoz
- National Grid US President Badar Khan
- Avangrid Deputy CEO and President Bob Kump
- Prospectus Associates Principal William Pristanski
- Eversource President of Transmission and Offshore Wind Projects Bill Quinlan
- National Grid New York President Rudolph Wynter
- Massachusetts Energy Resources Commissioner Patrick Woodcock
Jon F. Sorenson, chairman of the NECBC Energy Conference Committee and Council president emeritus, said: “We consistently hear from our conference participants that the NECBC offers the best executive-level energy conference of the year in North America. We’re deeply thankful to our confirmed speakers and to our many generous conference sponsors. Select sponsorship opportunities remain available as well.”
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Algonquin Power & Utilities is the Conference Luncheon Keynote Sponsor, Avangrid is the Conference Opening Keynote Sponsor, and National Grid is the Conference Reception Sponsor. Enbridge, Eversource, Hydro-Québec, and Enmax are Platinum Sponsors. Gold-level sponsors include Analysis Group, Concentric Energy Advisors, Daymark Energy Advisors, Fasken, NB Power, and Pierce Atwood.
To register to attend and for sponsorship information, please visit https://necbc.org/event/EnergyConf2021Spons
The mission of the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) is to advance business, political, and cultural relationships between Canada and the United States and to help members grow their cross-border professional networks. Founded in 1981, the NECBC is one of the leading non-profit organizations working to sustain and expand the strong and mutually valuable connections between New England and Canada.
