Canada 2026
Pioneering Energy and Utility Transformation with People + AI
Shaping Canada’s Energy and Utility Transformation
Coming to Canada for the first time- A focused, executive-level forum bringing together 100+ CEOs, CIOs, CCOs, and decision-makers from across Canada’s energy and water landscape.
From modernizing customer and workforce experiences to advancing Vertical AI, grid intelligence, DER integration, and platform-driven operations—WE3 Canada delivers real-world strategies and bold insights tailored to the evolving needs of Canadian utilities.
1Days of Visionary Leadership and Transformative Insights
30 +
Sessions
50 +
Utilities
150 +
Executives
Express Interest to Join WE3 Canada
January 19, 2026 | Toronto, Ontario
Why AttendWE3 Canada 2026?
- It's Local, It's Real This isn't a one-size-fits-all event. WE3 Canada is designed for Canadian utilities, by those who understand the regional context, challenges, and opportunities.
- Regional Relevance From grid modernization to customer digitalization, we're diving into what matters most to our market — with insights grounded in local policy, infrastructure, and innovation.
- Unfiltered Peer Exchange Meet the leaders you don't always get to talk to — across utilities, regulators, and solution partners — in a setting that encourages candid, action-oriented dialogue.
- Be a Founding Voice Your voice and presence help shape the conversations and priorities going forward.
- Backed by a Global Movement WE3 is already transforming conversations across US, Europe, and Asia. Now, it's time for Canada to lead.
AI TransformationKey Themes of Discussion
THOUGHT LEADERSSpotlight on Leadership
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Brian BentzPresident and CEOAlectra Utilities
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Paul LauGM & CEOSMUD
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Deepak GargCEO & FounderSEW.AI
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Raied StanleyVP and CIOSouthwest Gas
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Michael O'DonnellCo-CEOSEW.AI
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Tom ArrudaVP & CIODominion Energy
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Ben GordonSr. VP, CIO and CDOSempra Energy
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Gibbons Saint PaulDirector, Customer ModernizationSalt River Project
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Retha HunsickerFormer President, Customer Experience Design & SolutionsDuke Energy
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Julia ZhuEVP, Chief Digital & Innovation OfficerAlectra Utilities
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Jody AllisonVice President - TransformationLiberty Utilities
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Brandy BoldenChief Customer OfficerSMUD
VENUEHotel and Stay
Toronto, Ontario
19 January, 2026
WE3 Canada
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Where People and AI Unite to Transform Energy, Water, and the World
WE3 isn’t just a summit — it’s a global movement turning strategy into action across utilities and beyond. For over five years, WE3 has brought together utility CEOs, policymakers, technologists, and forward-thinkers — all united by a single mantra: Engage. Educate. Empower.
This is where human leadership meets intelligent systems.Where big challenges find real solutions.And where the future of energy and water is built — together.
WE3 is the only global event that brings together energy and utility leaders with AI experts to solve real problems — together. It’s not about buzzwords or big speeches. It’s about sharing ideas, learning from each other, and finding practical ways to use AI and human insight to improve how energy and water reach communities. If you want to be part of a community that’s making change happen — not just talking about it — WE3 is where you need to be.
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