Keynote Speaker
We are excited to announce the keynote speaker for our event, Joanna Osawe, Founder, President & CEO of WiRE
Joanna Osawe
Founder, President and CEO, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)
Joanna Osawe is a distinguished leader and advocate for a sustainable and inclusive energy future. As the President & CEO of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), she is at the forefront of advancing the role of women and underrepresented groups within the energy sector. With a dynamic 15+ year management career spanning prominent renewable and energy companies across Canada and the United States, Joanna has a proven track record of steering complex projects from conception to completion.
Her unique background in languages, holding an Honours BA from Western University, has provided her with a distinct advantage in navigating the intricate landscape of the global energy transition. Recognised for her expertise, Joanna was appointed to the federal Sustainable Development Advisory Council, where she advises Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change. This role underscores her significant contributions to shaping national and international energy policy and her commitment to a resilient and equitable energy future for all.
Greetings from Niagara Falls
"Thank you for your efforts preserving the iconic Tesla legacy, supporting learning, development and education, and fostering community connection through this special acknowledgement in Niagara Falls!"
Mayor Jim Diodati & Members of Council
City of Niagara Falls
Wayne Gates, MPP
Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tony Baldinelli, MP
Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake, House of Commons
Tesla Energy Future Conference
Location
Niagara Parks Power Station, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Dates
November 4-6, 2026
Theme
From Innovation to Infrastructure: Powering the 21st Century
Where Power Meets the Future — Harnessing Power, Inspiring the Future
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Wednesday, November 4th 2026
- 10:00am – 10:45am
Registration & Guest Welcome
- 11:00am – 11:45am
Session 1: Power Generation
- Renewable technologies
- Advanced nuclear (SMRs, fusion research)
- Next-Gen turbine and generator innovation
- 11:45am – 12:00pm
Refreshments
- 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Session 2: Power Distribution
- Smart grids & decentralized energy systems
- HVDC transmission and grid modernization
- AI-driven load balancing and grid resilience
- Rural and remote electrification strategies
- 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Lunch
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Session 3: Power Storage
- Grid-scale battery systems
- Hydrogen energy storage
- Emerging storage tech (solid-state, gravity storage)
- Integration with renewable generation
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Afternoon Program
- Niagara Parks Power Station Tour
- Energy Future Innovation Award Finalists Presentations
- Power of Niagara Book Presentation
- 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Opening Ceremony Guest Welcome
Niagara Parks Table Rock
- 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Opening Ceremony — Welcome Speeches and Keynote Speaker
Niagara Parks Table Rock
- 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Celebrate Energy, Frequency & Vibration
Niagara Parks Table Rock
Day 2
Thursday, November 5th 2026
- 9:30am – 11:00am
Session 4: Environmental Science
- Energy systems impact on environment
- Lifecycle analysis of energy technologies
- Water-energy nexus (critical for Niagara region)
- Biodiversity and land-use considerations
- 11:00am – 11:30am
Refreshments
- 11:30am – 1:00pm
Session 5: 22nd Century Energy Mix
- Balancing fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear
- Energy transition strategies across countries
- Electrification of transportation and industry
- Role of carbon capture and offsets
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Session 6: Opportunities & Projects
- Capital in large energy projects
- Government incentives
- Energy infrastructure financial models
- Startup & innovation emerging trends
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Energy Future Innovation Award Showcases
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Break
- 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Evening Networking Event — Niagara Food & Wine
Day 3
Friday, November 6th 2026
- 10:00am – 10:45am
Session 7: Government, Energy, Policy & Public Relations — Part One
- Energy policy and regulation
- Cross-border energy cooperation: Canada–US, Europe–Africa
- Permitting and infrastructure challenges
- Public-private partnerships
- 10:45am – 11:00am
Refreshments
- 11:00am – 11:45am
Session 7: Government, Energy, Policy & Public Relations — Part Two
- Energy policy and regulation
- Cross-border energy cooperation: Canada–US, Europe–Africa
- Permitting and infrastructure challenges
- Public-private partnerships
- 11:45am – 1:00pm
Lunch
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Session 8: Education & Workforce
- Workforce development for energy sectors
- Education initiatives & industry collaboration
- Energy literacy campaigns
- 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Afternoon Program
- Experience Niagara Parks Attractions — Power Station, Table Rock, Niagara Takes Flight
- Energy Future Innovation Award Control Room Final Presentations
- 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Closing Ceremony
Niagara Parks Power Station
- Keynote Speaker
- Future of Innovation Award presented by Tesla Energy Institute
- Scholarship Awards presented by Tesla Energy Institute
Innovation Competition
June 2026 — November 2026
Tesla Energy Future Innovation Award
The Tesla Energy Future Innovation Award will be granted to a project that seems impossible today but promises to revolutionize life in the next century, reflecting Tesla's futurist mindset.
Visionary Focus: Our Award highlights "the future is for those who can see it," encouraging projects that push the boundaries.
Contest applications are open now
10 finalists will be selected during Innovation Week in Niagara Falls September 2026
Winners will be announced at Tesla Energy Future Conference closing ceremony at the Niagara Parks Power Station on November 6th 2026
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