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ELECTRI Summer Council Meeting 2025

The ELECTRI Summer Council Meeting will be held July 14-16, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.  The meeting will include updates on our research projects, new research to review and vote on, as well as panels, TED talks and opportunities for networking.

 

Download the Summer Meeting Recap

 

 

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If you have any questions please reach out to laura.holmes@electri.org 

EVENT DETAILS

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025
Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street West
Toronto,
Canada
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  • Hotel Information

 

Agenda

  • 8:00-9:15AM - Committee Meetings (By invitation only)
    • Construction Technology Committee -at British Columbia (MM Floor)
    • Development and Engagement Committee - at Quebec (MM Floor)
    • Program Review Committee -at Alberta (MM Floor)
    • Talent Initiative Committee - at Salon A (C Floor)
  • 9:15-10:00AM - Joint Committee Meeting (By invitation only) - at Alberta (MM Floor)
  • 11:15AM - 12:15PM - Board of Trustees Lunch meeting (By invitation only) - at Salon A (C Level)
  • 11:30AM - 5:00PM - Registration Open
  • 1:00 - 5:15PM - ELECTRI Council Meeting General Session - at Ballroom
  • 1:00PM - Opening Kickoff
    • Josh Bone, ELECTRI International Executive Director
  • 1:20PM - Welcome to Toronto
    • Tom Beros, President, Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association
  • 1:30PM - Opening Remarks
    • James MacDonald, ELECTRI Council Chair
  • 1:45PM - Keynote, The Future of Leading an Electrical Contracting Company
    • Chris Foster, Whitehead Electric
    • Ken Brouwer, PJS Electric
    • Rob Smith, Sargent Electric
  • 2:30PM - NECA And ELECTRI Working Together
    • David Long, NECA Chief Executive Officer
  • 3:00PM - Networking Break - Supported by Southwire
  • 3:25PM - Why Service? Why Now?
    • Toby Mitchell, Classic Electric
    • Eric Carlson, 'Joe' Dickey Electric
    • Dan Shea, Shea Electric
  • 4:15PM - Roundtable Discussion
    • Strategic Bets: What Are You Doubling Down on in 2025?
  • 5:10PM - Roundtable Recap
  • 5:15PM - Adjourn
  • 5:30-7:00PM - Opening Reception - at Tudor 7&8
  • Dinner on own
  • 7:ooAM - Council Breakfast - Supported by Sonepar - at Ballroom
  • 8:00AM - 2:45PM - General Session - at Ballroom
    • 8:00AM - Opening Announcements
      • Jessica Cardenas, ELECTRI
    • 8:10AM - Program Review Committee (PRC) Updates
      • David Peterson, PRC Chair
    • 8:30AM - New Research Proposals Presented with Q&A
      • PRC Members
      • Nathan Scott, Continuum (The Road Ahead Proposal)
    • 10:00AM - Coffee Break
    • 10:10AM - Current Research Updates
      • Josh Bone, ELECTRI
    • 10:20AM - KPI Benchmarking Website Updates
      • Josh Bone, ELECTRI
    • 10:45AM Small Modular Reactor Constructability Plan -- Technology
      • Martin Porzucek, Aecon
  • 12:15PM - Lunch provided (Primary attendees only) - at Ballroom
  • 1:15PM - Defining R&D: The Importance of Development
    • Axel Schlumberger, Southwire
  • 1:30PM - Contractor Roundtable - Electrical Contracting in 2030 - Envisioning Our Future - Breakouts  at Salon A, Quebec, British Columbia, Ballroom
  • 2:30PM - Roundtable Wrap-Up
  • 2:45PM - Adjourn
  • 6:00 - 9:00PM - Dinner Reception - at Imperial Room (Lobby Level)
  • 7:00AM - Council Breakfast - at Ballroom
  • 8:00AM - 12:00PM - General Session - at Ballroom
    • 8:00AM - Opening Announcements
      • Laura Holmes, ELECTRI
    • 8:10AM - Project Management Apprenticeship Updates
      • Anna Jochim, ELECTRI
    • 8:30AM - Contractor Panel - Navigating Uncertainty -- Thriving Amid Complexity
      • Justin Kohlman, Schaeffer Electric
      • Dave Gralike, Guarantee Electric
      • Mike Cremasco, Plan Group Inc.
    • 9:15AM - Building the Future: How Fault Managed Power Systems are Transforming Electrical Contracting
      • Deniz Besiktepe, Purdue University
    • 9:45AM - Sip and Strategize Bar Open - Supported by Siemens
    • 10:00AM - Contractor Panel - Diversifying Your Business: Strategic Positioning and Adaptability
      • Steven Potts, Primary Systems
      • Michael Meyer, Continental Electric
      • Tom Beros, Net Electric Limited
    • 10:45AM - Roundtable Discussions - How to Prepare Your Company for Growth - Breakouts at Salon A, Quebec, British Columbia, Ballroom
    • 11:45AM - Recap Round Tables
  • 12:00PM - Adjourn

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Any questions or issues, reach out to Laura.Holmes@electri.org

Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, ON Canada will be the hotel for our Summer 2025 ELECTRI Council Meeting.  The rate is $439 CAD plus any fees.

You must make your reservation by June 13th to qualify for the discounted rate.

A reservation link will be sent to you once you register.