2025 Conference
"Embracing The Shift"
Day 1, Wednesday May 21st, 2025
Day 1 focuses on the rising demand for geothermal heating and cooling in multi-residential real estate and the public sector as a key solution for reducing greenhouse gases. Tailored for developers and public sector professionals including Healthcare, education and municipalities. Sessions will cover large-scale projects, system design, installation, costs, maintenance, and long-term efficiency.
Day 2, Thursday May 22nd, 2025
Day 2 is tailored for low-rise builders and contractors, showcasing the latest innovations in geothermal heating and cooling. Attendees will explore advancements in design, installation, and maintenance, hear key OGA announcements, and network with industry leaders. The day features keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and valuable insights.
OGA 2025 conference
Geothermal “Embracing The Shift”
Wednesday May 21st & Thursday May 22nd, 2025
Location: York University – Accolade East Building
Speakers
Tony Cupido
Jack DiEnna
Schedule
| 7:30 AM | Registration Open | Registration Open | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Breakfast & Networking | |
| 9:00 AM | 10 mins | Welcome | Welcome from OGA |
| 9:15 AM | 45 mins | Keynote Bill MacGowan | KEYNOTE Data harvesting from your Geothermal system to make your building more efficient |
| 10:00 AM | 30 mins | Break Out Sessions | Nicole Granath – Impacts of embodied carbon on the HVAC industry – Room C066 Dante Mancuso – Importance of health and safety to the HVAC industry – Room C233 Tony Capido & Stan Reitsma – Mohawk College Geothermal system, the story and case study – Room C125 Michael Ridler – Technology update for the residential HVAC market – Room C121 Wade Griffin – Opportunity for Geothermal in Indigenous communities – Room C123 |
| 10:30 AM | 30 mins | AM Coffee Break | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:00 AM | 45 mins | Keynote Fernando Carou | KEYNOTE The challenges of implementing low carbon technologies into a master plan, affordable housing environment |
| 1145 AM | 60 mins | LUNCH | Lunch & Networking |
| 12:45 PM | 45 mins | Keynote Bram Atlin | KEYNOTE A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Implementing Geothermal Solutions in High Rise Developments |
| 1:30 PM | 30 mins | Break Out Sessions | Diana Cartwright – Process for the Geothermal business outside of Canada – Room C066 Patrick Marion – Geothermal in a subdivision, a case of success – Room C121 Jeremy Tessier – CMHC programs and how they apply to the Geothermal industry – Room C123 Andrei Hari – Buildings and Geothermal optimization – Room C125 Martin Luymes – Government relations update on Geothermal – Room C233 |
| 2:00 PM | 30 mins | Jeff Hammond | A Message from IGSHPA |
| 2:30 PM | 15 mins | David Brodrecht | KEYNOTE OGA Drilling Guidelines of Municipalities |
| 2:45 PM | 30 Mins | PM Coffee Break | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 3:15 PM | 45 mins | Keynote Tim Weber | KEYNOTE Under building geothermal |
| 4:00 PM | 60 mins | Keynote Panel | Panel includes representatives from Enwave, Creative Energy and Corix. Moderated by John Rathbone of Rathco Engineering. |
| 5:00 PM | 15 mins | Closing remarks | Message from OGA & Paul Frith |
| 5:15 PM | 4 hours | Reception | Cocktail reception |
About OGA
The Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA)was established in June of 2009. The Ontario Geothermal Association is a not-for-profit organization representing geothermal energy system designers, drillers, installers, equipment manufacturers and distributors to advance Ontario’s geothermal heating and cooling industry. The OGA strives to be a bridge between consumers, government and industry professionals while acting as a voice to increase awareness for the importance of working towards the use of a greener, cleaner, and self-sustainable energy source.
Networking
Great minds spark great conversations, The OGA conference is known as an excellent networking opportunity for forging new partnerships and future collaborations.
Audience Profile
OGA’s Audience includes, large Ontario Municipalities, the Development Community, Geothermal Community, Educational Sector, Healthcare Providers, Multi Residential, Commercial and Institutional Home Builder and all levels of Government.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Conference will be held at York University on Wednesday May 21st and Thursday May 22nd 2025. This conference will provide sponsors an opportunity to showcase their own ideas, products and services while demonstrating their commitment to working towards the use of a greener, cleaner, and self-sustainable energy source.
Activating your Sponsorship
Working with OGA’s Event Management team, we will help you activate your sponsorship through our various communications platforms including social media and OGA’s newsletter. Below are several sponsorship opportunities — each with various engagement options. Of course, we also open to your suggestions and welcome your creative ideas on elevating your brand at our conference.
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PLATINUM PACKAGE
$8000
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GOLD PACKAGE
$5000
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SILVER PACKAGE
$3000
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LUNCH PACKAGE
$5000
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NETWORKING EVENT
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