Date: November 4th, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Macdonald Engineering Building- MD 267
As climate risks escalate, engineering resilient energy infrastructure is no longer optional—it is essential. From extreme weather events to rising demand and decarbonization imperatives, Canada’s energy systems face increasing strain. This TISED Talk will explore how engineers and industry leaders can embed resilience, reliability, and sustainability into the next generation of infrastructure.
Emily Heitman, CEO of Schneider Electric Canada, brings over two decades of leadership in power systems and energy automation. She will share how digital technologies, microgrids, and grid-interactive solutions are transforming how we design, operate, and adapt energy infrastructure in the face of climate change.
Drawing on Schneider Electric’s real-world Canadian projects and global expertise, Emily will highlight how innovation and collaboration across sectors can deliver climate-adapted, low-carbon systems that are built to last. She will also reflect on the role of engineering leadership in advancing sustainability, equity, and economic resilience through infrastructure.
This session will provide actionable insight for students, researchers, and professionals looking to help shape a smarter, more sustainable energy future—right here in Canada and around the world.