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Introducing our regional energy modeling event series
October 22, 2024 - Toronto, Canada

Dive deep into energy modeling with PLEXOS as we Xplore the new world, IESO nodal market

Join like-minded energy industry professionals for PLEXOS demonstrations, case study presentations,
and networking opportunities.


In Q2 2025, IESO will transition to a nodal market. Energy Exemplar are prepared to support IESO's to navigate this shift with innovative energy solutions. 

Our Adapt2 software aids in managing data flow to IESO's eMIM, transitioning to new settlement Charge Types, and keeping pace with Market Trials. PLEXOS offers advanced market analytics to optimize decision-making, already in use by IESO for nodal modeling.

Join us to explore how businesses leverage our platforms for over 100 use cases, including day-ahead price forecasting, long-term energy investments, sustainability strategies, and the transition to Net Zero. Discover the benefits of integrating short-term simulation and optimization models with tactical Bid-to-Bill and market management applications.

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Event Agenda

We have packed a full day filled with demonstrations, user case studies and networking opportunities!

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media via #XcelerateXplore

Registration & Networking Drinks

Room: Foyer
4:00-5:00
Marc Olson | VP of Sales - East
Energy Exemplar

Welcome to Xcelerate Xplore IESO

A warm welcome to Xplore IESO by Marc Olson, VP of Sales East at Energy Exemplar.

 

Room: City Hall
5:00-5:10
Carlos Romero | Principal Technical Sales
Energy Exemplar

The Energy Enterprise Platform. End-to-end solutions for efficacy in the nodal markets

Discussion of best business practices for effective planning and operational decision-making support in Nodal energy markets. The link between strategic planning models and tactical operational applications. Benefits of an integrated energy enterprise platform.

Room: City Hall
5:10-5:25
Ross Nichols | VP, Trading & Power Market Operations
Invenergy

Bid to Bill Use Case

Best in class practices for managing the entire bid to bill (B2B) business workflow. Bid/offer creation, market communications, submittal and retrieving of timely information, shadow settlements and billing. Market interactions in a secure and auditable platform. Advanced use of analytics and AI.
Room: City Hall
5:25-5:45
David Richardson | Supervisor, Planning Models
IESO

Nodal Market Analysis

Effective operations in Day-Ahead and Hour-Ahead markets start months in advance. Proper market analysis, nodal price forecasting, fuel budgeting, emissions allocations, congestion analysis and competitors behavior, among others, affect the performance of all market participants. Accurate data, advanced modeling applications, comprehensive uncertainty scenarios, advanced analytics and visualization provide the competitive edge in nodal markets.
Room: City Hall
5:45-6:00
Anna Lafoyiannis | Resource and Transmission Planning and Operations & Nitin Padmanabhan | Senior Research Engineer
EPRI

IESO's Market Renewal: A market participant's perspective

The impact, challenges, and opportunities for market participants under the new IESO Market Renewal program

Room: City Hall
6:00-6:15
Marc Olson | VP of Sales - East
Energy Exemplar

Thank You & Closing Remarks

Marc Olson will open the floor for questions and round off the presentations with a summary and some closing remarks, before the interactive networking lunch.

Room: City Hall
6:15-6:25

Interactive Networking Dinner and Drinks

Interactive Q&A session with dinner and drinks
Room: Foyer
6:30-8:00

Event Venue

The event will be held at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, right in the heart of the financial district, steps from the entertainment district and all major attractions.

 

Locate The Sheraton Centre Toronto

123 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON, M5H2M9