October 6, 2026
BC Hydro Edmonds
Join drone leaders this October in Vancouver, BC to hear how drones and UAS systems are changing the electricity industry. This two-day event brings together utility, government, and technology leaders to explore drone regulation, safe operations, security, research, and innovation for the electricity sector. Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers and stakeholders during receptions and scheduled breaks.
Sessions covered
- Using drones to build and maintain infrastructure
- Safety and collision avoidance
- Security and drone-resilient infrastructure
- Staying compliant in a rapidly changing regulatory environment
- Live demonstrations of novel drone technology
Featured Speakers
- Michaël Fauchon, Director, Sectoral Expertise and Innovation, Hydro-Québec
- Ali Miri, Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, RPAS Centre of Expertise, Transport Canada
- Tim Stinson, General Manager, Stinson Aerial Services
- Ross Johnson, Bridgehead Security Consulting Inc.
- Claudia Hodonou, Research Officer, National Research Council
- Brent Genesis, Director, Flight Insight Inc.
Agenda
October 6
9:05 am
Opening Keynote
Presented by
Matthew Wilson, BC Hydro
Jay Wilson, Electricity Canada
9:20 am
What Utilities Need to Know about Drone Regulations
Presentation and Q+A
Presented by
Ali Miri, Transport Canada
10:20 am
Drones for Utility Operations: Real-World Applications
Panel moderated by Glen Brehaut, PLP Canada
Presented by
Ali Miri, Transport Canada
Tim Stinson, Stinson Aerial Services
Cole Stinson, Stinson Aerial Services
Jason Jones, Fulcrum Air
11:20 am
Networking Break
11:50 am
Spotlight - Fulcrum Air
Presented by
Jason Jones, Fulcrum Air
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Drones and Infrastructure: Risks, Policy and Best Practices
Panel moderated by Ross Johnson, Bridgehead Security
Presented by
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1:50 pm
Break
2:20 pm
Spotlight- Balko Technologies
Presented by
Maude Pelletier, Balko
2:30 pm
Strategy, Governance and Adoption: Hydro-Québec’s Drone Roadmap 2.0
Presentation
Presented by
Michaël Fauchon, Hydro-Québec
3:15 pm
Managing Airspace and Safety in Utility Drone Operations
Panel moderated by Clint Mowbray, BC Hydro
Presented by
Stephen Dunn, RCMP
Brent Genesis, Flight Insight Inc.
Greg Gross, BC Hydro
4:15 pm
Drone Demonstrations
Demonstrations include Fulcrum Air and Remote Robotics Systems
4:45 pm
Networking Reception
Refreshments provided
October 7
9:05 am
Working in Confined Spaces with Drones
Panel moderated by Reza Soltani, Powertech
Presented by
Louis-Simon Gauthier, Hydro-Québec
Laurent Cataye, Remote Robotics Systems
Taylor Wilson, Flyability
10:05 am
NRC’s Electric Utility Drone Consortium
Presentation
Presented by
Claudia Hondonou, National Research Council
10:35 am
Break
11:05 am
Spotlight- InDro Robotics
Presented by
Kate Klassen, InDro Robotics
11:15 am
Vegetation Management with Drones
12:05 pm
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Presented by
Jay Wilson, Electricity Canada
Clint Mowbray, BC Hydro
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact our events team at events@electricity.ca
