Secondary Network

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Program Location: Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown, Suite A - 711 4th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1N3

Program Description: Secondary networks are vital to systems that support power needs in urban areas. These interconnected pathways improve reliability, but are also complex to inspect and maintain. This annual forum addresses the reliability, safety and protection challenges of spot networks and grid systems that comprise the secondary network. Designed as an open forum, attendees are encouraged to bring their challenges and opportunities for discussion and to share best practices. Attendees also get the opportunity to tour the local vaults of the host organization.

Who Should Attend: Utility professionals involved with power distribution reliability planning, engineering, operation, standardization, protection & control, and power quality analysis of secondary spot network and grid systems will gain valuable insights and networking from attending this annual program. In addition, service company professionals who offer support to any aspect of the secondary network system are welcome to attend. 

Registration Options:
Member: $699 USD
Non-Member: $999 USD
Registration prices increase $100 after August 23, 2024. Registration includes conference materials and food events. Guest tickets are available for $75 and allow for a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions, and all program materials.

For more information contact Kevin Sullivan at (971) 303-1962 or sullivan@westernenergy.org.

Hotel + Travel:
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
Suite A - 711 4th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G-1N3
Phone: (587) 352-2020

Reservation Instructions: Make your reservations online or by contacting the hotel directly at (587) 352-2020. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $229 CAD/night. This rate is guaranteed until August 23, 2024 or until the WEI room block is full.

General Cancellation Policy: Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.

Participation Policy: Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.