An AI Experience at SoHo Hotel Toronto 

We’re excited to host our first AI-focused utility event in Toronto.

October 1, 2025
8:30am - 2:00pm

Who’s Participating

Hosted by POWERCONNECT.AI, this half-day event brings together industry leaders including KUBRA, Net2Grid, Itron, SoundHound AI, Nuvei, and more, alongside over a dozen Canadian utilities.

Expect bold conversations on AI’s role in customer engagement, smarter use of AMI data, and real-world case studies you can act on immediately — all capped by a hands-on giveback event supporting Fred Victor, where attendees make a direct impact in the community.

What to Expect

At Think Higher, utility leaders and innovators will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and strategies that are transforming the industry. You’ll explore the future of customer and grid innovation, discover new ways technology is driving smarter connections and operational efficiency, and gain practical insights you can immediately apply within your organization. The day will also include a unique giveback initiative, bringing participants together to make a meaningful impact in the local community.

Speakers

Steve Dawson

Founder & President

POWERCONNECT.AI

Chief Innovation & Digital Transformation Officer

BHC Global

Bob Champagne

Christina Northrup-DeBellis

President

BHC Global

Maria Barannikova

Manager of Sales and Marketing

BHC Global

Nathan Shannon

President and CEO

Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC)

Marianne Blasman

Exec VP Project Management Practices & Implementations

JOMAR

Andy Duffy

Director of Partnerships - North America

Net2Grid

Michael Fink

Sales Director, Energy & Utility

Soundhound Ai

Hussain Rizvi

Vice President, Canada

Itron Inc.

Jason Tanksley

Director of Government Partners

Nuvei

Agenda

  • 8:00 – 8:30

  • 8:30 – 9:00

  • 9:00 – 9:45

  • 9:45-10:30

  • 10:30 – 11:00

  • 11:00 – 11:30

  • 11:30 – 12:15

  • 12:15 – 1:00

  • 12:45 – 2:00.

  • 1:00 – 2:00

Giving Back

At noon, we’ll step away from the tech to give back — supporting a local organization doing meaningful work for the community.

Register for the event!