We hope you can join us for EFC Atlantic's "Panel Power Lunch" on November 19 in Dartmouth, NS.

This is an opportunity for you to hear the future of smart building design and opportunities for growth in the sector.

Our experts will examine strategies for improving air quality, optimizing natural light, and integrating building orientation, lighting, and control systems and how they can be maximized under the latest CE Code changes. We’ll also discuss the critical impact of energy management—how advanced technologies are driving greater efficiency, lowering costs, and shaping the future of sustainable building design.

Following the speaker presentations, a Q&A session and discussion will follow. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dale Nicholson, Rexel Atlantic.

Event details

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Location: Best Western Dartmouth,  Chardonnay Room 3, 15 Spectacle Lake Dr.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Atlantic Time
Cost: $40 (EFC regular member); $30 (YPN member)

*Registration includes panel presentation and lunch. Please advise Dennis Potharst of any dietary restrictions by November 2, 2026.

PANELISTS

Wissam Ghoussaini

Building Automation Leader, ABB Canada | Responsable de l'Automatisation des Bâtiments, ABB Canada

Wissam Ghoussaini leads ABB Building Automation in Canada and brings more than 18 years of experience across the Middle East and North America. He helps customers turn buildings into grid-ready energy assets through connected controls and AI-enabled analytics that optimize HVAC and lighting, alongside building-wide energy management strategies that improve efficiency, occupant comfort and operational performance. He holds a Master of Management in Analytics from McGill University and an Executive MBA from IE Business School.

Andrew Pottier

Senior Codes and Regulatory Services Representative, UL Solutions

Andrew Pottier has been involved in the electrical industry for 35 years, during which time he has excelled in progressively changing roles. As a construction electrician he worked mainly for a total of three companies between the years of 1991 and 2007 at which time he made a significant career change that started a journey toward his current recognition in the electrical industry.

In 2007 Andrew joined Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) as an Electrical Wiring Inspector and in 2010 he further advanced his career to the Chief Electrical Inspector position where he held this role until November 2017.

Andrew currently holds the title of Senior Codes and Regulatory Services Representative with UL Solutions of Canada and is responsible for representing UL on many committees, boards, and focus groups across Canada and the U.S.

He is a voting member on the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, Chair of Sections 10 and 78, and he is a voting member of Sections 12, 32, 42, 64, and 84. Andrew was also the Chair of the Energy Storage System Working Group under Section 64 of the CE Code which played a significant role in the changes seen in 2024.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Dennis Potharst for more information.