Registration for all 2026 IEEE PES GM Technical Tours can be paid and completed in the main event registration link.
TUESDAY, 21 JULY
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Overview of CAE products, technologies, services and sneak peak at the manufacturing installations where the company develops and builds its Full Flight Simulators and Training Devices. Discussions with company personnel is expected to include:
- Electrical systems supplementing flight simulators, including power cabinet technologies
- Training centers and building power and energy management technologies, including gridsync
Details may vary based on availability of key personnel and infrastructures.
Price: $150 USD
Maximum: 15 Guests
Pre-registration required
Restrictions: Participants must have a valid official ID with photo. Pants are mandatory, and high heels are not permitted. Security gear will be provided to visitors. No pictures can be taken on site other than by CAE employees.
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Tour Duration: 3 Hours
- Overview of Mila’s mission as a leading AI research institute
- Insight into Mila’s partnerships with academia and industry
- Presentation from researchers on their current AI projects
- Discussion with researchers on emerging AI trends and applications
- Exposure to responsible AI and ethics initiatives
Price: $55 USD
Maximum: 40 Guests
Pre-registration required
Restrictions: Photo ID to be presented at the gatehouse
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
OPAL-RT Technologies is a global leader in real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) solutions for power systems, power electronics, and smart grids. During this technical tour, participants will discover how real-time digital simulation is used for testing, validation, and optimization of advanced electrical systems. The visit will include live demonstrations, laboratory tours, and discussions with OPAL-RT experts on real-world industrial and utility applications
Price: $70 USD
Maximum: 35 Guests
Pre-registration required
WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Tour Duration 3 Hours
Research and development facility for various types of electric and hydrogen powered vehicles. Specialized in bringing research onto the roads. Use many forms of power electronics. Various test equipment such as 400kW dynamometer, large DC power sources, vibration and climate tests, etc… Everything needed to bring research results to real applications.
Price: $65 USD
Maximum: 40 Guests
Pre-registration required
Restrictions: Some stairs to access laboratories.
THURSDAY, 23 JULY
8:00AM - 12:30PM
Tour Duration 4.5 Hours
- 8:00 am departure from Montreal
- 9:00 am Chateauguay (1/2 hour tour)
- 10:00 am Beauharnois (1.5 hour tour)
- 11:30 am travel back to Montreal
- 12:30pm Arrive back in Montreal
Tour of the Beauharnois Generating station Amphitheater
- Presentation of the video Welcome to Beauharnois Interpretation Center
- Construction stages of the power station
- Hydraulic power of the river, the canal, and water management
- Hydroelectric production and electricity transmission Beauharnois Power Station
- Alternator room
- Turbine well
- Roof (view of the intake)
Price: $50 USD
Maximum: 50 Guests per tour
Pre-registration required
Restrictions:
- The power station is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. Please inform us if this applies to a member of your group.
- Individuals with a pacemaker cannot participate in the power station visit.
- The visit includes stairs and a walk of approximately 45 minutes.
- Part of the visit takes place outdoors: please wear weather-appropriate clothing.
- Cameras, cell phones, bags, and purses are prohibited inside the power station. Free lockers are available at the interpretation center
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory
- Valid ID is madatory
8:30AM - 1:00PM
Tour Duration 4.5 Hours
23 July – 2 tours
- Tour 1 departure at 8:30 from Mtl, tour from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
- Tour 2 departure at 12:30 pm from Mtl, tour from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
- Amphitheater presentation (or other room): HQ, IREQ, solar power plant, and distribution line
- Simulation laboratory o CASIR computing center o Hypersim
- Experimentation laboratory o Robotics production, transport, and distribution
- High voltage laboratory
Price: $50 USD
Maximum: 50 Guests per tour
Pre-registration required
Restrictions:
- Closed shoes are mandatory
- Photo ID to be presented at the gatehouse
Mandatory Viewing of the SST Capsule
All visitors must watch the “IREQ General Welcome” capsule before the visit:
- HQ guests: Log in with usual credentials or via the Intranet Health and Safety site > SST Academy
- External guests: Account creation required
- Once logged in, click on “Catalog” in the left menu and select the mentioned capsule
- AgiliT number: 25022102
- Link: https://hqsstformations.sstenligne.com/login