EDA Release Preliminary Agenda for EDIST 2026
November 12, 2025
EDIST 2026
Powering Growth: Building the Energy System of the Future
January 20-22, 2026
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
The EDIST 2026 preliminary agenda is now available! Join electricity professionals, technology innovators, and policy leaders from across Canada as we explore the future of energy through sessions on:
- Artificial Intelligence transforming utilities
- Electrification & Energy Transition driving change
- Grid Modernization & DSO shaping tomorrow’s networks
- Sustainability & Decarbonization for a greener world
- Advanced Load Forecasting for smarter planning
This is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and help define the path forward for Ontario’s electricity distributors.
With 41 sessions and a full exhibit floor, this is your chance to connect, learn and lead. Don’t just watch the transformation — be part of it.
Register today and secure your place at Canada’s premier electricity distribution conference, featuring:
- Two inspiring keynotes to challenge your thinking
- Five focused content streams
- Bigger exhibitor floor to explore the latest tech
- More networking opportunities than ever before
Preliminary Agenda
What’s New for 2026?
- Downtown waterfront venue – The Westin Harbour Castle – Lake Ontario views, walking distance to Union Station, and endless dining and entertainment nearby
- 35 speaker sessions – more than ever before
- Two new content streams – Sustainability & Decarbonization and Regulatory
- Larger exhibitor floor with more technology and solutions on display
Five Content Streams – Something for everyone
- Sustainability & Decarbonization (New) – Climate action and clean energy transition
- Regulatory (NEW) – The latest on policy, compliance, and utility regulation
- Operations – Innovations in service delivery and reliability
- Engineering – Technical advancements and grid modernization
- IT & AI – Cybersecurity, AI integration and digital transformation
Who should attend?
If you work in…
- Engineering
- Management
- Operations
- IT
- Environmental sustainability
- Policy or Regulations
- Communications
…EDIST is designed for you
So many transportation options
The Westin Harbour Castle is five minutes from Union Station, less than 30 minutes from Pearson International Airport on UP, minutes from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the TTC. It’s also accessible from the QEW and the GTA’s other highways.
After Hours – Entertainment Galore
Check out world-class restaurants in the historic Distillery District, the King West Theatre District, The Well and so much more. Every room at the Westin Harbour has view of beautiful Lake Ontario and the Toronto Harbour is at your doorstop for a stroll.
Costing and Registration
Choose from full delegate pricing, conference day passes, and trade show passes. Click on the pricing tab to see all of the options.
