Keynote Announcement

Paul Murphy will speak on behalf of the Ontario Smart Grid Forum

Paul Murphy was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in October 2006. Under Mr. Murphy’s leadership, Ontario's IESO is responsible for overseeing the safe and reliable operation of Ontario's bulk electrical system - one of the most diversified, reliable and efficient in the world. The organization also oversees the IESO-administered wholesale electricity markets. Mr. Murphy has worked in the integrated operation of Ontario’s electrical system for over 25 years and in the development and operation of competitive markets for the last ten. Prior to his appointment as President, he was the IESO’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Murphy has a Bachelor of Applied Science from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.

About the Ontario Smart Grid Forum
The Ontario Smart Grid Forum will focus on opportunities in Ontario, but will monitor developments occurring in other jurisdictions and identify potential linkages.
Members include:

• Paul Murphy, President and CEO, IESO, and Chair, Ontario Smart Grid Forum
• Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation
• David Collie, President and CEO, Burlington Hydro Inc.
• Aleck Dadson, Chief Operating Officer, Ontario Energy Board
• Norm Fraser, Chief Operating Officer, Hydro Ottawa Limited
• Anthony Haines, President, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
• David McFadden, Chair, Ontario Centres of Excellence
• Dr. Jatin Nathwani, Professor and Ontario Research Chair in Public Policy and
  Sustainable Energy Management, Faculties of Engineering and
  Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo
• Paul Shervill, VP, Conservation and Sector Development, Ontario Power Authority
• Wayne Smith, VP, Grid Operations, Hydro One Inc.
• Peter Wallace, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy

About the IESO
The IESO is responsible for managing Ontario's bulk electricity system and operating the wholesale electricity market. For more information, visit www.ieso.ca. 

About the Smart Grid RoadShow
This unique series of four 2-day conferences — starting with Toronto and continuing with three additional US venues during 2009 — is designed to change the way we think and learn about the re-purposing of the power grid and what the future holds as the Smart Grid evolves. Rather than having to travel long distances, navigate throngs of attendees and struggle to balance myriad presentations with hundreds of exhibits, SGRS conferences offer a far more intimate environment, a highly focused program and dedicated time for visiting exhibits where meaningful dialog can be conducted and solutions can be found.