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10, 200910:45 – 12:00SESSION 5The MarketQuestionQ12: Is Alberta ready to lift the Price Capand to what Level?Alberta’s price cap has remained fixed at 1996 levels.A host of other markets such as Texas, Australia andeven California have raised their caps while FERChas recently approved such an increase for operatingreserves markets. Alberta’s market would benefitfrom understanding what drove these changes andhow these markets are responding.Moderator: Willie Grieve, Chair,Alberta Utilities Commission• Kevin Kelly, Director,Division of Policy Analysis and Rule Making, FERC• Bray Dohrwardt, Senior Director,North American Government and Regulatory AffairsDirect Energy12:00 – 13:20Lunch, networking, trade showsponsored by ATCO Power Ltd andSimpson & Associates Executive Search Inc13:30 – 14:15KEYNOTE SPEAKER:The Guy on the FairwayQ13: Who am I? And why am I Here?David Feherty’s long, interesting journey inprofessional golf, including 10 titles world-wide, 5European titles and a spot on the 1991 EuropeanRyder Cup Team, came to an abrupt end in 1997.After seeing Tiger Woods hit one shot, he decidedimmediately that he had to find a different job. Hebecame CBS’s “Guy on the Fairway” and is nowone of the most insightful and funniest announcersin golf. IPPSA welcomes Mr Feherty to bring somecomic relief to our event.14:15 – 15:30SESSION 6The Next 15 YearsQ14: Will Electricity Restructuring proceedin North America, or will Forms ofRe-Regulation take Hold?Q15: What will Alberta’s Market look likein 15 Years?This panel will look forward into our industry’s futureand discuss how electricity markets in North Americacan be expected to change, addressing the significantissues facing Alberta’s market from the view of thekey players within it. The panel will review how openmarkets can compete for investment dollars comparedto regulated ones and examine the future constraintsfor IPPs including transmission, GHGs, policy, capitaland other technologies yet to come.Moderator: Jeff Collins,Host, The Calgary Homestretch CBC Radio• Karl Johannson, Senior Vice President,Power Commercial, TransCanada• Tim Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister, Electricity andAlternative Energy, Government of Alberta• Dale McMaster, President and CEO,Alberta Electric System Operator• Brett Gellner, Vice President,Commercial Operations, TransAlta CorporationAbout theConferenceIPPSA's milestone 15th AnniversaryConference - “15 Years: 15 Questions”- reviews how far our market has comeand seeks to answer 15 residual questionsfacing our industry. These questions include:“Is electricity a commodity?” “How do weget transmission built?” “Is it time to liftthe price cap?” and “what can we learnfrom other markets?” among others. IPPSAinvites you to join us for this special eventMarch 8-10, 2009!About IPPSAIndependent Power ProducersSociety of AlbertaFounded in 1993, IPPSA represent Alberta'spower suppliers, power marketers and theirsupporting industries in the province'scompetitive power market.IPPSA’s vision is to promote an open, fairmarket for power suppliers in Alberta’scompetitive electricity industry.Please contact evan.bahry@ippsa.com formembership information.Speaker MaterialsAll speaker materials (summaries andbiographies) will be available on theIPPSA website www.ippsa.com fromMarch 10, 2009 onwards. The passwordto access this information will be releasedon-site at the Conference.SupportingOrganizationsAlberta Electric System OperatorTransAlta CorporationTransCanadaTwenty-Two Holdings Inc• David Feherty, CBS Sports Analyst and formerEuropean Tour, PGA Tour and Ryder Cup Player
Registration Form15 Years: 15 QuestionsMarch 8 – 10, 2009, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AlbertaRegister online at www.ippsa.comorPlease complete and fax/mail this form to: IPPSA 2009 Annual Conferencec/o Capitol Conferences IncPO Box 61350, RPO BrentwoodCalgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2K6First NameTitleAddressFax: (403) 220–9361Tel: (403) 210-0596Email: capitol@shaw.caLast NameCompanyCity Province Postal CodeTel:Email:The Conference Registration Fee includes Dinner at The Fairmont Banff Springs on Monday March 9, 2009.Please check the relevant box to indicate whether or not you require a ticket.Fax:Yes, I would like a ticket No, I do not want a ticket I would like to purchase an additionalticket for my accompanying guest:cost $89.25 ($85.00 + 5% GST)Registration Fee (please check the correct box)*$892.50 ($850.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Power Members$997.50 ($950.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Corporate Members$1050.00 ($1000.00 + 5% GST) for all staff of IPPSA Associate Members$1102.50 ($1050.00 + 5% GST) for non membersTotal Amount Submitted $_____________ GST # 137-941-928* Please confirm your company’s membership status before sending in your registration form. This can be doneby calling Evan Bahry at (403) 282-8811. Please also contact Evan if you wish to purchase or upgrade yourmembership.Registration InformationRegister early to ensure your place!How to RegisterOnlineVisit www.ippsa.com and follow the linksFaxComplete this registration form and fax withcredit card payment to (403) 220-9361MailComplete this registration form and mail withcheque made payable to IPPSA to:IPPSA 2009 Annual Conferencec/o Capitol Conferences IncPO Box 61350, RPO BrentwoodCalgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2K6A confirmation of registration and receipt will besent to you on receipt of a completed registrationform and full payment.Registration FeesAll fees are in Canadian dollars. The registration feeincludes entrance to all Conference sessions andthe trade show, access to speaker materials, Sundayevening reception, dinner on Monday evening,continental breakfast, coffee breaks and lunches onMonday and Tuesday. NB REGISTRATION FEES DONOT INCLUDE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION.Book Your Hotel RoomA block of rooms has been reserved for IPPSAdelegates at the Conference Hotel, The FairmontBanff Springs. To book your room please call1-403-762-6866 or 1-800-441-1414 and mentionthat you are with the IPPSA Conference to ensurethat you receive the special group rate.Be sure to register for the Conference and bookyour hotel room before January 22, 2009 for thechance to win a free upgrade to the outstandingPresident's Suite during the Conference.LocationThe Fairmont Banff Springs405 Spray AvenueBanff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1J4DateMarch 8, 9, 10, 2009TimeThe registration desk will open at 17:00 onSunday March 8, 2009 and at 07:00 on MondayMarch 9, 2009. The Conference will finish atapproximately 15:30 on Tuesday March 10, 2009.Payment MethodI enclose a cheque made payable to IPPSA for the amount above.I will pay by: Visa Mastercard (sorry no Amex)Card NumberCardholder’s NameCardholder’s SignaturePlease photocopy for additional copies.Expiry DateCancellation PolicyA full refund (less a $50 cancellation fee) will beissued for cancellations received in writing (fax oremail suggested) no later thanFebruary 9, 2009. We regret we cannot giverefunds after this date, however, delegatesubstitution is permitted up to and including thedates of the Conference. With the submission ofthis registration form your order is considered firmand the cancellation policy applies.IPPSA Membership InformationPlease confirm your company's membershipstatus before completing your registration form.This can be done by calling Evan Bahry at(403) 282-8811. Please also contact Evan ifyou would like to purchase or renew yourIPPSA membership.
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