• IEEE Committee Meetings are being held Monday, immediately preceding the IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference
• New Passport requirements for North American travel for 2007!
• Customs and Business visitors to Canada (pdf) (doc).
• GST rebate form for visitors to Canada.

Registration Form and Instructions

On-line WEBSITE FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

Use the following form to register for the conference, tutorials, and social events. Early registration is available before April 6th. Register directly with the hotel for accomodations.

You may download a pdf file of the registration form here.

Price is inclusive of GST for Canadian residents (GST registration # is 858620785RT0001).

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Conference Schedule

Preliminary Program Items

Meeting Schedule

Technical Paper Sessions - Updated April 6, 2007

Tutorials

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The IEEE IAS I&CPS

The IEEE Industry Applications Society Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Conference has maintained a long standing tradition of a valuable place for electrical engineers to present papers and meet with one another to discuss electrical power system work. In 2007, the conference is expanding to include more tutorials, vendor displays, and a larger audience. Timing is perfect for the venue to be in Edmonton because of the rapid growth and increased demand for power in the region. Engineers can take advantage of the expertise given at the venue, and relate that to relevant work experience. As a participant, you will be sharing experiences with engineers, electricians, scientists, safety professionals, and others all interested in advancing electrical power systems.

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Welcome to Edmonton!

As Chair, and on behalf of the 2007 Conference, I want to extend my personal welcome and appreciation to you for joining us at the IEEE IAS I&CPS 2007 Conference, at the Sutton Place Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Edmonton provides a unique venue for the event, such that it is one the strongest growing and developing epicenters in North America for Industry. As such, it gives attendees a first-hand experience at the intricacies of our market and the specific requirements for expanding into the region.

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Welcome to Edmonton!

Don Koval
Chair, 2007 IEEE IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Conference

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Letter of Invitation (pdf file for download)

Did you know that the IEEE IAS I&CPS was, and still is, the force behind the development and update of the ANSI/IEEE Color Book Standards? That is the Red, Brown, Gold, White, Bronze, Emerald, Green, etc. books which deal with the practical aspects of design, power system and reliability analysis, protection, and maintenance of various types of industrial and commercial power systems. The I&CPS is much more than standards, and has several committees, Power Systems Engineering, Power System Protection, and Energy Systems which advance the analysis and the design of industrial and commercial power systems.

This conference provides engineering staff involved in the design, engineering and maintenance of industrial and commercial facilities, or electric utility staff dealing with customers who have those facilities, an opportunity to learn about emerging issues, equipment trends, or how others tackled problems related to industrial and commercial power systems.

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The Value of this Conference

The IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference provides attendees an interactive learning experience on the latest changes in technology and thinking with respect to industrial and commercial power systems. Through multi-disciplinary presentations and cross-functional dialogue about the opportunities and challenges in general industry and electrical disciplines, a first time participant can take away knowledge to aid in the understanding of electrical power systems.

Repeat participants know they can bring their tough questions to the 2-day program where experts and peers focus specifically on real world problems. You will be able to compare experience and practical applications with your counterparts in other companies and organizations. You will be interacting with experts who are leading change in codes, standards, regulations, and research aimed at improving electrical power system design, development, protection, maintenance, and operation. For those interested in continuing education credits, IEEE will award X CEU credits (X PDH credits).

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Who Should Attend

The Conference is not a training course, but a forum for exchanging ideas and practical experiences involving knowledge, work practices and technology that is changing electrical safety in the workplace. Targeted audiences include but is not limited to people involved in electrical power systems in these areas of interest:

Our target audience embraces anyone concerned with advancing electrical safety performance in their operations, organizations or businesses. Past attendance has included people concerned with occupational electrical safety from all aspects of industry, commerce, engineering and scientific communities, such as:

Past attendance has also included people concerned with providing knowledge, technology, products and services to enable and advance electrical safety performance in the workplace, such as:

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Past Conferences

The IEEE Industry Applications Society Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Conference

• 2005
• 2006

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New for 2007

• The IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference is hosting the Tuesday evening event at Fort Edmonton Park so that visitors and locals alike can learn of the heritage and values that makes up the population of Edmonton and the surrounding areas.
• New Passport requirements for North American travel for 2007!
• GST rebate form for visitors to Canada.

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Dress Code

The dress code for the Conference and evening socials is business casual.

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Spouse/Guest Activities

Spouse/Guest meal tickets may be purchased for a nominal fee, as noted on the registration form.

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Conference Materials

Registration fee includes copies of and/or access to download electronic files of presentation materials

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Discounts for IEEE Standards

During the conference, IEEE memberships, standards, publications and other related materials are available to IEEE members at significant savings. Many of the most popular items are available during the conference. Attendees may order the publications and have them ship directly to their home or work locations. Credit card orders are welcomed.

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Information for Authors

Download Call for Papers

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Information for Exhibitors & Sponsors

Vendor Program

We invite you to consider becoming a sponsor for one of our meals or refreshment breaks that occur in conjunction with conference sessions. Commercialism and advertisement during the technical sessions of the Workshop is strictly controlled. As a sponsor you have exclusive rights to a reasonable amount of advertising such as screen time in the main auditorium, signage in the break area and the opportunity for prize raffles during the meal or break that you are sponsoring.

The Workshop provides a unique venue for making the electrical community aware of your products and services. We encourage all exhibitors to attend the full Workshop in order to experience the latest technologies, listen to and better understand the problems encountered in the field, and hear the concerns of participants. This information is of great value in determining customer needs and wants, which can help in product design and marketing strategies. The face-to-face networking time available in between the workshop sessions offers each exhibitor the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with existing customers as well as develop new contacts and to share how their products and services benefit the industry. Each year the workshop has grown, largely due to the caliber of people that attend. At the end of the workshop all participants are given a printed attendees list. Most of the attendees are highly influential members of their organizations.

We entice all participants to visit all exhibitors during scheduled hours, by offering food and beverages in the vicinity. While planning your budgets and your participation in this conference, please consider offering one or more of your products, services or related items as prizes for participants.

Space is limited and will be reserved on a first come basis. Your early response will help make the IEEE IAS I&CPS as successful as past workshops as it helps advise the planning committee on how to best draft the floor plan and layout.

The I&CPS 2007 Conference will be providing complimentary beverages for the duration of the conference. The complimentary beverages will be located in the vendor display room to ensure that the majority of attendees get an opportunity to view the displays. Follow the link below to see a sample layout of the vendor display room:winter lake suite layout.

I would be more than happy to discuss the benefits of the Conference with you at any time.Please feel free to contact me for information about, and costs of, being a sponsor and or exihibtor.

Sincerely,

Vendor Program Chair
Darcy Braun
ETAP Canada Ltd.
(780) 490-0502

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Commercialism and Ethics Policy

The IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference is designed to bring people together from various perspectives, groups, enterprises, agencies, communities, societies and affiliations to address the mission of Changing the Electrical Safety Culture. In recognition of the diverse presentations and audiences, that are joined together by this effort, the IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference must establish an open, respectful, and professional forum. This forum includes both the exchange of technical information independent of commercial issues, and the display of products and services that are commercial in nature.

Participation in the Conference from all interested parties is essential. To this end, the participation of all interested parties, as long as it is appropriate, is not only welcome but is encouraged. This policy has been developed to protect the integrity of the Conference, and to preventing any potential conflicts or compromises relating to Business Ethics, Commercialism, and/or Vendor Entertainment Etiquette. All associated with the Conference are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with this policy.

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Registration Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made directly with the Workshop Registrar.Provided that written notice is received prior to April 6th, 2007, a 100% refund will be granted. Between April 7th, 2007 and April 30th, 2007, an 80% refund will be granted. Refund requests on or after May 1st, 2007 will not be granted, however, subsititutions will be accepted until May 8th, 2007.

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2007 Conference Committee

Volunteer List

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Hotel Information

A block of rooms at the Sutton Place Hotel, which is the prime conference hotel, have been set aside for this Workshop. Rates are CAN$135per night plus tax. Workshop attendees shall make their reservations directly with the hotel. A limited number of rooms have been reserved, so book early. When making your reservations, please indicate you are attending the IEEE IAS I&CPS Conference in order to obtain the conference rate.

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Ground Transportation Options

Event information will be posted as it becomes available. Please check back for updates.

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Discounts for Students and Life Members of IEEE

Student and Life Members qualify for a significant discount in registration fees. This year, Student and Life Member registration fees automatically include the 'Full' package of events including the evening reception, the conference dinner, and the awards luncheon. Contact the registrar to register at the reduced rate.

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If You Are Not An IEEE Member

Annual IEEE membership dues are $147.00, so if you are not an IEEE member, the first benefit you would receive by joining is a discount on the Conference registration! You do not have to be an electrical engineer to join. IEEE membership is open to all that are interested in or involved in electrical and electronics technology. Online membership applications are at www.ieee.org/membership/.

The IEEE is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 350,000 individual members in 150 countries. Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. Through its technical publishing, conferences and consensus-based standards activities, the IEEE

• produces 30 percent of the world's published literature in electrical engineering, computers and control technology,
• holds annually more than 300 major conferences and
• has more than 800 active standards with 700 under development.

The benefits of IEEE membership include these offerings:

• An immediate discount on the 2007 IAS I&CPS
• An opportunity to join the Industry Applications Society or any of the other 35 IEEE Societies spanning the range of electro- and information technologies
• Educational opportunities to enhance your technical vitality
• Public advocacy for member interests, minorities in engineering and professional ethics
• Awards and recognition for technical and professional achievements
• Opportunities for volunteering, leadership and participation in a variety of IEEE activities

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How to Join the IEEE Industry Applications Society

One of the largest special interest societies in the IEEE, the IAS focuses specifically on the unique needs of industry and commerce. Through a network of local chapters, regional events and national and international conferences, the society keeps members abreast of current technology. IAS members have access to technical papers published in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, and receive the bimonthly IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, noted for its articles on practical applications you can use in your job and profession. Annual membership dues are $20. You can join the IAS by noting your interest on the IEEE membership application, or if you are currently an IEEE member, by completing the IAS application form available by selecting the "Join the IAS" button on the IAS home page at http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias

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