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  • April 13 - April 15, 2026

UTC Canadian Technology Conference

Toronto, Ontario
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UTC Canadian Technology Conference

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Participate in UTC’s 2026 Canada Conference to connect with key players in utilities and technology.

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Tim MacKay

Senior Manager,
Telecom Engineering,
Hydro One Networks, Inc.

Kathleen McCorriston

VP, Engineering and Construction Services,
Hydro One Networks, Inc.

Rusty Williams

President & CEO,
UTC

2026 UTC Canadian Technology Conference

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  • Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King St W,
Toronto, ON M5V 1J9, Canada

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Monday, March 24
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Registration Rates

Utility Members

$695

Technology Partner/Vendor Members

$895

Utility Non-Members

$795

Technology Partner /Vendor Non-Members

$1,095

All fees are in US currency
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All speakers will be registered complimentary by UTC staff.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by Monday, March 24, 2026 will receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee. There will be no refunds after March 24; however, substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation/Substitution requests must be received in writing to meetings@utc.org.

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Timothy MacKay

A seasoned professional in the utility industry, the career began at Hydro One in 1986 as aTelecommunications Officer.  Designated as a Certified Engineering Technologist while holding various positions throughout my Hydro One career.

With 38 years of experience at Hydro One, expertise includes writing technical specifications for telecom equipment and collaborating with leading OEMs globally on the development and testing of telecom equipment serving protection and control applications. Leadership experience includes over 15 years as Senior Manager for Telecom Design, overseeing significant engineering initiatives for both Transmission and Distribution.

Currently serving as Senior Manager, Telecom Engineering, responsible for design and engineering of telecom assets supporting Transmission and Distribution. This role encompasses thedesign and creation of standardsof all telecom solutions—SONET, MPLS, wireless (licensed and unlicensed), power line carrier, satellite and leased carrier services—ensuring high reliability and low latency of all telecom services while meeting all legislative, regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Personal interests include healthy living, fitness, and engaging with peer utilities on common issues impacting the delivery of telecom solutions.

Kathleen McCorriston

Kathleen McCorriston is the Vice-President, Engineering and
Construction Services. Ms. McCorriston has over 23 years of
experience in the electricity sector and 15 years as a leader in
Operations.

Ms. McCorriston is accountable for the safe and efficient
execution of Hydro One’s transmission and substation work
program. Divisions include engineering, stations construction
and transmission lines construction and maintenance.
Previously Ms. McCorriston was accountable for project
management and project controls for major transmission
projects.

Ms. McCorriston holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree
in Environmental Engineering, a Master of Business
Administration and is a Professional Engineer recognized in the
province of Ontario.

Rusty Williams

Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams is President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC.) UTC is a DC-based global trade association that represents electric, gas, and water utilities on their mission-critical information and communications technologies.
Williams, a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama, has more than three decades of extensive utility industry experience. He worked at LightRiver Technologies for seven years, where he served as Vice President, Sales. Before LightRiver, Williams worked for nearly four years as Director of Business Development at AFL Telecommunications. He also worked for more than 25 years at Southern Company, where he held various telecommunications and IT management positions.
As President and CEO, Williams will lead UTC’s staff as the association continues to be a trusted advocate and thought leader on regulatory issues and emerging technology, as well as a valued training source in the utility telecommunications and networking space.
Williams earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
When not working for UTC, Rusty enjoys his family which includes his wife Ivette, 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. He also enjoys playing golf and hunting. Rusty also serves his church as a leader and teacher.
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