EIF 2026: Modern Grid Innovation Exchange
About this Event
EIF 2026: MODERN GRID INNOVATION EXCHANGE
Join Canada’s leading utilities and solution providers on October 19 in Toronto for a private, peer-led workshop to explore your progress on grid modernization. Share what’s working, and discover new opportunities, all before CanREA’s Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) 2025 event begins.
Date: October 19, 2026
- Location: 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
- Venue: Automotive Building (Room 201A), adjacent to the Enercare Centre — a confirmed commitment, held in partnership with CanREA and RE+ Events at Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) 2026
Utilities: The workshop is designed to give utilities safe space to discuss modern grid challenges and opportunities using a structured facilitation toolset. Targeting 15 utilities, this session will support open dialogue on lessons learned, best practices, and preferred partners. SGIN is pleased to offer 10 Free ETC passes available, and discounted tickets to the ETC event (special thanks to CanREA and RE+ Events!).
As a utility you will get:
- Free pass to the ETC event (limit 10)
- 50% discount to the ETC event for others
- Peer to peer networking opportunity on this important topic.
- Access to leading companies in Canada who can support your grid modernization journey
Vendors: In the afternoon, the workshop will showcase relevant products and services, creating a unique matchmaking environment without revealing the confidential insights shared earlier. This workshop is limited to 15 spaces.
As a vendor, you'll get:
- Showcase slots in the EIF 2026 workshop
- Dedicated networking and B2B matchmaking
- 20 % discounts to the ETC event
Pricing:
- Utilities: $150 (SGIN Utility membership holders your space is free - seats are limited to two per utility)
- Vendors: $750 (SGIN Vendor membership holders your seat is 25% off)
- Spaces and available discounts are limited, SGIN members will be given priority.
- If you would like to take advantage of the member pricing and become a member. Register here:
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Info: Start the day by checking in, grabbing a coffee, and connecting with fellow utilities before the workshop begins.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Utility Workshop
Info: The workshop is designed to give utilities safe space to discuss modern grid challenges and opportunities using a structured facilitation toolset; SGIN’s Smart Utility Performance Index. This will be a deep-dive session designed for utilities to share lessons learned, explore emerging challenges, and exchange strategies for modernizing the grid. During this time we will facilitate a group lessons learned discovery session on topics including DERs, load forecasting, advanced AMI capabilities, Advanced systems: ADMS, SCADA, VPP, DERMS, and more.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Crossover Networking
Info: Continue conversations over a casual lunch with utility peers.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Smart Utility Performance Index Wrap Up (Utilities Only)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Vendor Introductions & Guest Speaker
Info: Meet vetted solution providers during a curated vendor showcase, no sales pitches, just strategic conversations.
Vendor Showcases: Speed Presentations & Deep Dive Discussions
Info: The afternoon transitions into curated vendor showcases and strategic networking, creating a rare platform for solution providers to connect directly with utility decision-makers.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
EIF 2026 Networking Reception
Info: Wrap up the day’s discussions with an informal networking reception before the CanREA event starts!
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
CanREA's Electricity Transformation Canada event starts!
Info: Join Canada’s premier clean energy event as it kicks off, featuring insightful programming, exhibits, and networking opportunities. Workshop attendees receive deep discount to attend!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 172.50 to CAD 862.50
