Frequently Asked Questions

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About the Power Smart Forum

What is the Power Smart Forum?

The Power Smart Forum is BC’s leading energy conservation conference, attracting delegates, speakers and industry experts from across North America.

Hosted annually in downtown Vancouver, the Power Smart Forum is a three-day conference with an unmatched line-up of plenary, breakout and workshop sessions designed to position BC at the forefront of the energy conservation dialogue in North America.

What are the benefits for my business and why should I attend?

The Power Smart Forum offers three-days of information sharing opportunities and inspires BC businesses to become leaders in energy conservation. Broader sustainability considerations are also discussed. See the 2011 program

The theme for 2011, Resilience & Adaptation: Adjusting to a Changing Climate, looked at the impact of a changing climate on the business environment and consumer lifestyles both in British Columbia and beyond.

In particular, the 2011 theme explored the need and demand for adaptation and mitigation strategies, like energy conservation and energy efficiency, and the role they can play as our economic, social and community environments continue to change.

Who can attend the Power Smart Forum and what is the cost to attend?

The Power Smart Forum is open to BC Hydro’s business customers, industry professionals and subject matter experts. Attendance to the Power Smart Forum is complimentary – please review the cancellation policy in your email registration confirmation to avoid the $200 no-show fee.

When is the next Forum?

Registration for the 2011 Power Smart Forum closed October 7, 2011. We hope to see you at the next Power Smart Forum in 2013.

Who was the 2011 keynote speaker? Who were the 2011 plenary panel speakers?

For detailed information on the 2011 keynote, visit the keynote page. For detailed information on the 2011 plenary panel, visit the plenary panel page.

When does the 2011 call for speakers open? How do I submit my abstract?

The call for speakers closed April 15, 2011. Submitting authors can anticipate review results by the end of June 2011.

When is the Forum Tradeshow? Am I eligible to exhibit at this year’s Tradeshow?

For detailed information on the Forum Tradeshow and other Tradeshow specific events, visit the Tradeshow page.

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