Connecting People. Sharing Knowledge. Powering the Industry Forward.
The Power:Connect Event Series, hosted by Composite Power Group, brings together electrical utility professionals, industry experts, manufacturers, and technology leaders to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen connections across Canada's power industry.
Building on the success of three consecutive years of Power:Connect Expo, the event series continues to evolve, offering two distinct experiences designed to meet the needs of our industry.
Power:Connect Expo is our flagship industry event, featuring an exhibition floor showcasing leading manufacturers and technologies, complemented by a diverse program of technical presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics relevant to the electrical power sector.
Power:Connect Knowledge Sessions offer a more focused learning experience, bringing together subject matter experts for in-depth discussions on specialized technical topics. These smaller, topic-driven events are designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, practical learning, and the exchange of real-world expertise.
Whether through the broad industry perspective of Power:Connect Expo or the specialized technical focus of our Knowledge Sessions, our mission remains the same: to connect people, advance industry knowledge, and help power a stronger, more resilient electrical grid.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Location: Hotel Clique Calgary Airport, Alberta
Time: 8 AM to 4 PM
Power:Connect Knowledge Sessions: Cable IQ - Join us on November 5 in Calgary for a full day of technical learning dedicated to high-voltage cable systems. Featuring industry experts from Hellenic Cables and Kinectrics, Cable IQ explores the complete cable lifecycle — from system design, specifications, and installation best practices to commissioning, testing, failure mechanisms, and asset management decisions.
Gain practical insights, engage with industry specialists, and deepen your understanding of the technologies and practices that contribute to reliable, long-lasting cable systems.
Knowledge Sessions presented by:
Cable IQ Agenda
Hellenic Cables
Presented by:
Panagiotis Drakopoulos
and Polyxeni Karavida
With over 70 years of industry experience, Hellenic Cables is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of advanced power cable systems, specializing in high- and extra-high-voltage transmission applications. Its extensive expertise spans cable design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and turnkey project delivery worldwide.
Combining decades of engineering knowledge with hands-on experience delivering complex cable infrastructure projects, Hellenic Cables brings valuable insight into what makes a cable system reliable, efficient, and built to last.
Cable IQ Knowledge Sessions:
Understanding the Cable System & Specs
Installation Practices & Avoiding Problems Before Energization
Technical Discussion: What Makes a Good Cable System?
These sessions will provide practical insights into cable system design, specification, installation, and the critical factors that contribute to long-term performance and reliability.
Kinectrics
Presented by:
Mark Fenger
Kinectrics is a globally recognized leader in electrical testing, inspection, engineering, and asset management solutions, with decades of experience supporting the power generation, transmission, and distribution industries. Its specialized expertise in high-voltage cable systems includes commissioning, field testing, condition assessment, failure analysis, and lifecycle management.
Combining advanced laboratory capabilities, innovative diagnostic technologies, and extensive real-world field experience, Kinectrics helps utilities identify potential issues, understand cable aging and degradation, and make informed decisions that improve system reliability and extend asset life.
Cable IQ Knowledge Sessions:
Energization: Commissioning & Field Testing
Cable Defects, Aging & Failure Mechanisms
From Test Result to Asset Decision
These sessions will provide practical insights into cable commissioning and diagnostics, understanding the causes of cable deterioration and failure, and translating technical test results into effective maintenance and asset management strategies.
Connect. Learn. Power the Future.
At Composite Power Group, we believe that sharing knowledge and building strong industry relationships are essential to advancing Canada's electrical infrastructure. Through the Power:Connect Event Series, we're proud to bring together industry experts, innovative manufacturers, and utility professionals to exchange ideas, explore solutions, and tackle real-world challenges.
We look forward to connecting with you at Cable IQ and future Power:Connect events!
