EDIST Conference & Exhibition

The Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology (EDIST) Conference & Exhibition is an educational conference and exhibition addressing critical engineering, operational, IT and management issues faced by Ontario’s LDCs. Suppliers, manufacturers and service providers have the opportunity to network and showcase their products and services.

Call for Papers

EDIST 20 Call for Papers is now open. Submissions are due September 12, 2019.

Click here to submit an abstract

The EDIST Conference & Exhibition presents optimal opportunities to:

Share technical knowledge
Network with some of the top engineering, operational and IT specialists in Ontario
Learn about the latest technological advances that impact the electricity sector

The EDIST program is determined based on submissions to the EDA’s Call for Papers. Abstracts are reviewed and selected by the EDIST Committee, comprised of EDA members with engineering, operations and IT expertise.

Dates

January 15-17, 2020

Event Pricing

Please check back for EDIST 20 pricing

Event Venue

Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites

8500 Warden Avenue Markham, ON L6G 1A5

Travel & Accommodation

The EDA secures a discounted rate at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites. Please check back for accommodation information.

Call for Papers

The electricity distribution landscape is evolving rapidly. LDCs and their partners are implementing innovative solutions that empower consumers, improve reliability, advance technology and increase community value. LDCs and their partners are invited to submit an abstract for a technical presentation on unique and innovative solutions already delivering value for local customers. Abstracts will be evaluated and selected by EDA’s EDIST Committee.

Click the Call for Papers icon to begin the submission process.

Submission deadline is September 12, 2019

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Presentations should address one of the major tracks/categories as listed. Presentations must be non-commercial; sales promotions for specific vendor products or services positioned as proposals will not be considered.

Once your paper is selected by the EDIST 20 Committee, EDA has full authority to distribute the paper to all conference attendees and to post it onto the EDIST webpage. Respondents should not expect any form of compensation for their papers or any subsequent presentations.

If your paper is selected for inclusion in the EDIST program, speakers will be invited to attend for that day at no cost.