Canada's Grid in the Age of AI

​What the data centre boom means for Canada’s electricity system

​Canada’s electricity grid is entering a once-in-a-generation period of change. Electrification is accelerating. Renewable energy is expanding. And now, a surge in AI infrastructure is adding a new layer of demand and complexity.

​Join us for an in-depth conversation with:
Patrick Schnarr, renewable energy & data centre developer at Intersect Power
Jason Ivall, Science & Technology Advisor at NRCan focused on Smart Grids

​Together, we’ll explore:

• ​What's driving new demand - and how data centres fit into the big picture

• ​The role of distributed energy, storage, and smart-grid technologies in strengthening reliability

• ​How permitting, procurement, and policy influence what gets built (and when)

• ​How Canada can leverage its clean power advantage while keeping the grid resilient and affordable

​What to expect

​📍 Venue: Growcer HQ, 891 Boyd Ave, Ottawa
🎟️ Tickets: Free to attend or pay what you can to support future events
⏰ Agenda:
6:30 PM - Arrival, mingle, grab a drink
7:00-8:00 PM - Panel discussion + audience Q&A
8:00-8:30 PM - Stick around to chat and continue the conversation