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IBPSA-Canada's biennial conference, eSim, brings together professionals, academics and students interested in building performance simulation issues and applications. The 2010 conference is hosted by Manitoba Hydro, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada. It will be held in Winnipeg, Canada on May 19 and 20, 2010 (pre-conference and post-conference workshops on May 18 and 21, 2010). Please visit www.esim.ca to register.

Conference Keynote Speakers

Professor Ian Beausoleil-Morrison of Carleton University and Thomas Auer, Managing Director and Partner of Transsolar GmBH have been confirmed as the Keynote Speakers of eSim 2010. Ian has a rich experience of simulation tool development and use in Canada and internationally, notably leading the successful IEA Annex 42 (Simulation of Building-Integrated Fuel Cell and Other Cogeneration Systems). Thomas has developed energy and building services concepts for projects around the world noted for their innovative design and low energy use. Manitoba Hydro Place is one such example of where Thomas' firm has utilized simulation to design what is considered one of the most energy efficient high rise buildings in North America. The conference organizers are excited to have both Ian and Thomas as part of the conference as they are both highly regarded within the industry.

Software Demos

The following software packages have been accepted for the conference software demo sessions:

The Virtual Environment
Pete Murray
IES Ltd

EnergyGauge suite of software
Mangesh Basarkar
Florida Solar Energy Center

DesignBuilder Software
Mahabir Bhandari
DesignBuilder Software, USA

SIMEB
Jocelyn Millette
Hydro-Qu?bec

ESP-r and Revit interface
Dr. Jon W. Hand
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Energy Profile Tool
Curt Hepting
EnerSys Analytics Inc.

TRACE 700
Michael S. Patterson
Trane

Pre and Post Workshops

The following workshops will be held in conjunction with the eSim 2010:

Introduction to TRNSYS (May 18th)

Introduction to eQUEST / CAN-QUEST (May 18th)

Daylighting Simulation (May 21st AM)

For additional information on eSim 2010 please visit www.esim.ca .

Conference Chair:

Devin Evenson, Manitoba Hydro, devenson at hydro.mb.ca

Chair of the Scientific Committee:

Dr. Iain A Macdonald, National Research Council Canada, iain.macdonald at nrc-cnrc.gc.ca