SGF-IEC Week 2023 | Conference

08:00	Registration & Refreshments
08:20	Welcome Address from the Chair
08:30	European Energy Transition - Reviewing the role of standards in supporting the pace of digitization and renewables integration to ensure energy security in Europe • Monitoring the scope of standards in EU energy policy developments and examining the role of DSO smart initiatives • Considering gaps identified by E.DSO members and assessing the extent to which market players can implement these standards • Extending collaboration with IEC working groups to help drive necessary changes in the development of smart and digital grid technologies Roberto Zangrandi Secretary General E.DSO
09:00	Global Standardization Review - Evaluating the rate of IEC standardization take-up globally and identifying market trends and lessons to be learnt for Europe • Applying IEC standards across the network to increase network capacity and connect more customers to the grid • Identifying internal and external network risks and restrictions by moving away from a data silo approach to increase data correlation and visibility • Strengthening system security and reliability whilst extending grid capacity to enable customers to connect with the system Ebenezer Essienyi Chief Executive GridCo Tahir Saleem Senior Specialist of OT Security DEWA Laurent van Groningen Energy System Architect Alliander
10:00	Regulatory Support - Determining how the role of regulators can evolve to better support standardization and technology implementation decisions for grid operators • Redefining a communication strategy framework between National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and utilities to promote the use of IEC standardisation • Clarifying operational procedures of regulators to better understand their role in the supervision and intervention of the power sector • Supporting policymaking through the exchange of quantifiable, factual, and monetizable information which facilitate smart and innovative technologies Jan Kostevc Team Leader for Energy Infrastructure European Union
10:30	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
11:00	Working Group Improvements - Evaluating the benefits of working group participation and identifying how the IEC can better engage utility contribution in the interest of wider market development • Evaluating the level of utility engagement with working groups and how current practices need to shift to better represent the market • Identifying the implications of the current working group profiles for the market readiness of these standards • Redefining the premise of working group participation to engage a higher proportion of utilities and speed up interoperability efforts Alex Apostolov Editor-in-Chief PacWorld
11:30	Cybersecurity - Effectively interworking IEC standards with other standards to ensure end-to-end cybersecurity across the IT-OT integrated grid • Safeguarding critical infrastructure through a fully standardized roadmap adopted and followed by all key stakeholders • Remaining ahead of the continual change of cyber threats and tactics through well maintained standards as well as role-based access to devices • Reaching complete maturity of network devices to allow the grid to be integrated into a single source of truth Emily Hithersay Senior Industrial Consultant DRAGOS
12:00	Live Demo Introductions - During this session the Live Demo Labs sponsor provide an introduction to their solutions and invite participation for their 1:1 demonstrations
12:15	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking

	IEC 61850 Track	IEC 62443 Track	IEC CIM Track
14:00	IEC 61850 Vision - Clarifying the future direction of the utility sector, trends in virtualization and centralization, and determining how gaps in the standard must be addressed to support these • Extending IEC 61850 to support communication capabilities for Substation Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Distribution Automation, Hydro and Gas Plants, Wind Power Plants, and Electric Vehicles • Evaluating the progress being made with integrating legacy systems, enabling remote maintenance, simplifying lifecycle management • Creating new network extensions and driving virtualization and centralisation to speed up deployment of systems Christoph Brunner Convener IEC TC57 WG10	IEC 62443 for the Grid - Determining how IEC 62443 can be leveraged in combination with ISO 27001 to drive end-to-end cybersecurity of the IT-OT integrated digital grid • Interworking IEC 62443 as a horizontal OT standard, with ISO 27000 as a horizontal IT standard, to help to shape the future of grid security • Reviewing grid-specific developments to the standard and clarifying processes for industry players • Establishing energy sector specific profiles which create IT-OT synergies and enable a smarter more sustainable energy grid Gabriel Faifman Co-convenor TC65 WG10	Market Overview - Reviewing the benefits derived from CIM implementation to date, understanding the drivers for full adoption across the industry, and determining the ROI expectations for all players • Working toward market flexibility by aligning with the clean energy network codes • Fully adopting and streamlining the CIM standard to establish sound internal assessment • Integrating CIM across the platform and connecting new market players for increased participation Svein Olsen Enterprise Information Architect Statnett
14:45	Centralized Protection – Establishing a robust testing regime to support the trend toward centralised protection • Understanding the testing requirements of centralised protection in IEC 61850 enabled substations • Determining the most time and cost efficient testing procedure that will guarantee certification success • Measuring the testing effectiveness of increasingly complex IEC 61850 enabled substations Fred Steinhauser Business Development, Power Utility Communication OMICRON	IEC 62443 Business Case - Translating IEC 62443 cybersecurity benefits into organizational priorities to effectively influence senior management and ensure full organizational adoption • Measuring the financial value of certifying against IEC 62443 to mitigate the OT threat landscape and ensure cybersecurity compliance • Integrating IEC 62443 with existing cybersecurity standards to successfully establish a holistic security framework across the grid and minimize unnecessary costs • Aligning with the common language and translating maturity levels into recognizable organisational priorities to help plan the necessary resources and training roadmap Speaker to be Confirmed	CIM for Distribution – Implementing CIM based on Common Distribution power system model profiles (CDPSM) • Demonstrating the use of CIMification methodology for implementing the CIM based distribution network model • Exploring the modelling gaps within the current CDPSM standard (IEC 61968-13:2021) and proposal of extensions to satisfy the specific utility business requirements • Highlighting the testing and validation efforts of the generated CIM profiles and their instances, using a flexible CIM validation tool like CIMbiom Marellie Akoury Principal Consultant DNV
15:30	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
16:00	Management Engagement - Creating a compelling business case for the digitalization and virtualization of the substation to gain long term support and investment in IEC 61850 • Understanding senior management pressures and priorities and translating engineering objectives into organisational language to create Board engagement with IEC 61850 • Reviewing the successes and setbacks of the IEC 61850 journey to date and determining how the organisation’s drive for big data generation and analytics has underpinned Board engagement with IEC 61850 • Aligning the IEC 61850 deployment roadmap with the Board’s organisational priorities to ensure ongoing investment and support René Troost Grid Strategist Stedin	Implementation Planning - Creating a IEC 62443 implementation roadmap with clear priorities for utilities, suppliers and system integrators on both a governance and technical level • Building an implementation plan to increase cyber resilience • Understanding stakeholder expectations and managing their needs effectively • Defining KPIs at project start so you can measure success in terms of implementation time, level of risk, maximising resources, patching, communication, and governance	CIM for a Centralized Repository - Applying CIM to all grid systems to promote centralization and to build a coordinated set of data models • Developing a single data repository to simplify data exchange, enhance system planning, and improve maintenance of network models • Overcoming data exchange complexities through a more interoperable and adaptable set of CIM profiles • Integrating both internal and external systems for centralized data maintenance and performance Giuseppe Martinelli Data Strategist Svenska Kraftnät
16:45	Supplier Collaboration - Establishing a framework for specifying new system design, installation, and operation to ensure full alignment with suppliers throughout the IEC 61850 lifecycle • Clarifying the optimal utility-supplier working model and identifying gaps in existing arrangement and the impact on new technology deployment • Determining the potential for closer utility-supplier collaboration in the introduction of new technologies like LPITs to ensure system interoperability and optimal lifecycle management • Measuring the impact of new models for utility-supplier collaboration on utility technical and cost efficiency and supplier revenue opportunity Pablo Humeres Head of Digital Supervision & Automation CGT Eletrosul	Security Levels - Establishing an accurate risk profile and designing a robust risk management framework to ensure full compliance with the appropriate security level • Understanding the cybersecurity risks of each system to determine the optimal security level • Future proofing your security level in line with the rapidly evolving threat landscape and threat vectors • Striking the balance between internal competence, external threat landscape, and board approval Annilisa Arge Klevang CISO SEV	Regulatory Partnerships & Open Data Initiatives - Reviewing how CIM is supporting Open Data Initiatives with high levels of data availability as well as security and privacy to help drive the Energy Transition • Driving interoperability and flexibility of data to enhance the efficient and automated exchange of information between transmission owners and system operators • Aligning industry stakeholders together to ensure the collective development and administration of standards and regulations • Working toward the widespread use of CIM profiles that promote a time-cost effective, dynamic network Alex Stuart Head of Data Management SSE

17:30	Roundtable Discussions - During this session the audience breaks out into several smaller working groups, each focused on a specific theme that arose during the day’s presentations. Each working group will comprise of representatives of the entire smart grid standardisation community to ensure a well-rounded and holistic discussion
18:30	Roundtable Summaries - During this session each working group leader will provide a 5-min summary back to the wider group, highlighting the issues raised, the solutions discussed, and the recommendations made to take the matter to the next level
19:30	Networking Reception - Time to relax after an intensive day of presentations and discussions! All participants are invited to join this networking reception where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the company of colleagues from across the European power grid cybersecurity community, in a relaxed and informal setting
23:00	Close of Conference Day One

	IEC 61850 Track	IEC 62443 Track	IEC CIM Track
08:30	Workforce Engagement - Establishing a training culture that rapidly advances IEC 61850 competence of engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive organizational change at pace • Developing substations and secondary technology through skilled operational personnel and supporting qualifications • Organising your workforce and clarifying the given roadmap for protection and control teams to manage the deployment of OT • Establishing a highly adept and dynamic working environment to help maintain a safe and robust electrical network Bendic Ritt Project Manager Stromnetz Hamburg	System Design - Reviewing key outputs provided through risk assessment to determine optimal application of IEC 62443 into next generation power grid systems and to minimize installation delays and maximize grid security by default • Integrating 62443 system processes into existing practice to upfront network security, enhance productivity, and reduce costs • Progressing supplier-utility collaboration to clarify stakeholder responsibilities, constraints, and objectives • Developing a structured system design that covers complete lifecycle of components and that aligns with industry best practices to strengthen OT security Tahir Saleem Sr Specialist of OT Security DEWA	Data Governance - Demonstrating the opportunities of CIM adoption across the organization to promote an open market across the sector • Meeting the requirements of the EU Implementation Act to guarantee intolerable data across all systems • Globalizing technical and organizational protocols by transforming internal data formatting and naming processes • Harmonizing with software providers to facilitate customer engagement and data sharing processes which support innovation across Europe Gilles Nativel Standardization Manager Enedis
09:15	Communication – Implementing a robust and secure communication blueprint to support IEC 61850 enabled infrastructure • Evaluating the implications of an ever increasing IEC 61850 landscape on communication infrastructure requirements • Determining how support can be extended to inter-substation, distribution feeder circuit domains, DERS, Control Centres, Data Centres • Factoring in the virtualisation of grid protection and control functions as well as IEDs Hansen Chan IP Networks Product Marketing Nokia	Components - Recognizing the cybersecurity maturity level of components sourced from a variety of providers to ensure the certification success of systems and infrastructure • Establishing an employer’s onboarding process to streamline internal 62443 training and ensure that component requirements are recognized • Adopting 62443 into legacy components and gaining full insight into grid security through tooling processes • Developing a common framework which clarifies employer requirements and aligns utilities, product vendors and service providers together Deniz Tugzu Senior OT Cybersecurity Specialist Vattenfall	Educational Programmes - Determining the optimal mix of internal and external CIM training and boosting learning retention through an internal ambassador programme within key departments • Mapping out external sources of information and education via the IEC, the UCA, and similar • Developing internal sources of educational material to ensure effective knowledge transfer based on customized applications of CIM • Measuring the success of your educational programme based on the speed of project implementation Babar Muhammad Lead of Asset Data Models and Structures TenneT
10:00	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
10:30	IEC 61850 Technology Innovation Panel During this session 3-4 suppliers of IEC 61850 enabled solutions share the results of their implementations in the field and their future product development roadmap. This is your opportunity to quiz the tech experts and influence the future direction of product development in support of end-user needs. Juergen Resch Industry Manager COPA-DATA Joel Greene Director of Business Development SISCO Jackson Moore Application Engineer Triangle MicroWorks	IEC 62443 Technology Innovation Panel During this session 3-4 suppliers of IEC 62443 enabled solutions share the results of their implementations in the field and their future product development roadmap. This is your opportunity to quiz the tech experts and influence the future direction of product development in support of end-user needs. Chris Farrow Technical Services Manager Chronos Technology	IEC CIM Technology Innovation Panel During this session 3-4 suppliers of IEC CIM enabled solutions share the results of their implementations in the field and their future product development roadmap. This is your opportunity to quiz the tech experts and influence the future direction of product development in support of end-user needs. Juergen Resch Industry Manager COPA-DATA
12:00	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
13:30	Multi-Vendor Interoperability - Gaining agreement to next level product standardization within the community to better support real-time data transfer and ensure substation process accuracy • Mapping out required specification to push multi-vendor interoperability of digital substations and optimize system interfaces • Overcoming flexibility issues by determining an aligned path for network communication and configuration • Reducing costs and improving the delivery process and functionality of data transfer between internal teams and external partners Jennifer Mackenzie Lead Design Engineer SP Energy Networks	Service Providers - Driving the IEC 62443 compliance of partner organizations such as system integrators and maintenance contractors to maximize the security posture of the grid • Assessing the risks imposed from taking a reactive approach to the security of service providers • Determining the ways in which utilities can better ensure supplier compliance given the nascent stages of certification process and the autonomy of the supplier base • Establishing a procedure to ensure the ongoing reinforcement of supplier compliance Janne Hagen Special Adviser for Contingency Planning NVE	Implementation Roadmap - Mapping out a CIM implementation plan to ensure optimal use of time and resources when integrating internal systems, with external organizations, to support internal innovation projects • Adopting an internal CIM strategy which accounts for future product development that can be shared externally • Identifying gaps to address within the standard whilst remaining flexible to ensure alignment • Developing interoperable networks that can be exchanged with different stakeholders within the industry Mohammed Radi Network Data Modeling Engineer UK Power Networks
14:15	Modular Design - Determining a strategy for leveraging modular system design to strike the balance between speed of deployment and system quality, flexibility and lifecycle • Developing a standardized design to accelerate deployment of a larger volume of substations and optimize control over equipment lifecycle • Reconsidering responsibilities between market players to determine appropriate functional requirements and define an interface between modules • Applying IEC 61850 to improve the modification, capability, and functionality of modules to ensure cost-efficiency, and ultimately, become more data-driven Anders Johnsson Power Systems Specialist Vattenfall Networks	Product Lifecycle - Utilizing IEC 62443-4-1 to develop systems and components that are secure by design • Increasing cybersecurity practices and legislative requirements, such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act, for operational technology • Integrating IEC-62443-compliant risk assessment methods into the development process of safety-critical products • Establishing tool-supported methods to ensure cybersecurity compliance with reasonable effort Markus Fockel Group Manager Requirements Engineering and Design Fraunhofer IEM	Data Quality & Storage - Preparing historical data, standardizing new data collection, and determining a storage strategy that ensures ongoing data consistency and availability • Establishing an accurate representation of your network to monitor and support the improvement in system quality • Overcoming data discrepancies between main data sources whilst ensuring that they are accurately represented in the power system model • Integrating data into a single source of truth to enable the use of smart grid applications and guarantee accuracy of results Rafael Santodomingo Berry Smart Grid Consultant CGI
15:00	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
15:30	Process Bus - Leveraging IEC 61850 standardization to drive the cost-efficiency and accessibility of process bus architectures for grid networks • Developing standard process bus architectures for faster deployment of substations that help reach net zero targets • Improving project and market maturity by addressing work around solutions for gaps in the standard • Optimising components of network and upscaling redundancy into system design to ensure network availability and reliability Mohseen Mohemmed Lead PAC Engineer SSEN Transmission	Patch Management - Ensuring the effective application of IEC 62443 guided patch management regimes to maximize the lifecycle of OT infrastructure • Testing and monitoring network devices to help detect and remove vulnerabilities in OT infrastructure • Understanding and agreeing on a 62443-implementation roadmap for patching OT devices • Aligning with standard and emergency patching procedures to help maintain a robust testing environment	Data Attributes - Navigating the complexities introduced by language and other naming convention variables to ensure the seamless exchange of data and interoperability of systems • Reaching joint market agreements which leads to effective, efficient, and reliable electronic data exchange • Assessing data barriers in governing, assessing, and processing data between market players • Achieving a fully integrated, interconnected, and digitized EU energy market through well-defined data sharing processes Klaas Hommes Director MFFBas
16:15	System Configuration Tool - Centralising tools through the system configuration language to develop a SCT for automating all digital devices in real-time • Monitoring and testing the performance of SCT in a range of technologies to enhance real time data transfer • Identifying variabilities in communication devices and assessing the implications of poor centralisation • Engaging the workforce to implement IEC 61850 protocols for complete automation of digital devices Julio E. Dominguez Substation Automation Engineer UFD	Zones and Conduits - Determining the most critical considerations when using zones and conduits to maximize the security risk assessment process and ensure effective cyber defenses of IT-OT integrated infrastructure • Segmenting OT infrastructure into zones to support multiple layered risk management techniques. sound risk evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance. • Defining the security boundaries within zones and controlling communication between them through conduits • Developing sound risk evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance frameworks for all OT network zones Michael Knuchel Head of SAS Engineering Swissgrid	CIM Profiles - Developing a CIM profile that utilizes the must-have elements of the standard to meet the organizational requirements of the TSO/DSO • Contextualizing the scope and scale of the CIM model and narrowing down to an appropriate profile which accounts for the individual needs of the utility • Applying CIM compliant tools to manage the functionality, flexibility, and interoperability of grid models that have different maturity levels • Developing a fully modelled grid which supports interoperability and traceability of systems and applications Nermin Suljanovic Senior Researcher EIMV
17:00	Close of Conference Day Two	Close of Conference Day Two	Close of Conference Day Two

	IEC 61850 Track	IEC 62443 Track	IEC CIM Track
08:30	Inter-Substation - Implementing IEC 61850 enabled wide area networks to support the reliable transfer of data between substations • Adopting IEC 61850 fully across substations to guarantee flexibility with your protection function and eliminate vendor-dependency • Overcoming time-synchronization complexities in wide area networks by eliminating legacy protocols and developing 61850 compliant telecoms systems • Establishing a multi-vendor inter-substation network to integrate wide area systems with protection and control systems and bring signalling from the substation to the control centre Birkir Heimisson Project Leader for Smart-Grid Development Landsnet	Substations - Interworking IEC 62443 and IEC 62351 to maximize the cyber defenses of next generation digital substations that are vulnerable to a more malicious threat landscape • Quantifying the benefits of interworking IEC 62351 and IEC 62443 to ensure technical solutions are appropriately activated and supported by the wider utility cybersecurity environment • Overcoming the complexities of defining internal security levels, integrating with risk management, expanding the application to other grid domains, and enforcing through the supply chain • Driving cybersecurity efficiency through the adoption of a common language and communicating the benefits of IEC 62443 as compared with ISO 27001 to senior management and the supplier community Damien Ploix Head of IACS Cybersecurity Department Enedis	Internal-External Data Exchange - Reviewing the latest developments with CGMES to support TSO-DSO data exchange and interoperability • Complying with and managing CIM as a business to obtain more data through a supported system • Understanding model capability and correct implementation to ensure best value for consumers • Achieving vendor independence and flexibility with internal to external data exchange by applying CIM through preferred format Paul Thomson Lead User National Grid
09:15	Control Centre - Interworking IEC 61850 and CIM to support the extended grid as the number of DER assets integrating into the grid increases • Enabling control over DERs in the control centre for greater connectivity, visibility, and monitoring of assets • Understanding the variability of the power landscape to ensure flexibility of all integrated DER assets • Supporting utilities to reach net zero targets by increasing grid reliance and saving on energy costs Vetrivel Rajkumar PhD Researcher Control Room of the Future	Control Centers - Applying IEC 62443 to maximize the security of SCADA and the range of related operational systems in the control center environment • Adhering to regulatory and industry standards for critical infrastructure to increase reliance on SCADA systems and related operational technologies in control centers • Understanding the complexities of control center environments and interdependent systems whilst balancing security measures with operational needs and user accessibility • Maximizing security and protection against cyber-attacks through increased system reliability and availability and enhanced situational awareness and response capabilities Sherif Hussain Project Manager EDF	Flexibility Markets - Leveraging CIM to speed up the integration of flexibility market players into the grid and ensure future energy security • Integrating CIM data between market players to increase diverse participation and improved interoperability • Accelerating the evolution of CIM for DSOs by supporting profile development of existing objects • Gaining market flexibility with service providers to ease data congestion and connect more customers to the grid Harald Klomp Business Strategist Vattenfall
10:00	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
10:30	Hydropower - Updating on the latest IEC 61850 standardization activity for hydropower and determining the implications for the community and future market development activity • Automating hydro power plants to drive the integration of renewable energies and distributed energy resources • Mapping out specification requirements for 61850 to support new IED developments • Maintaining constant power quality and stabilized voltage levels to reach supply targets and meet energy demands Alex Apostolov Editor-in-Chief PacWorld	Smart Meter Infrastructure - Adopting IEC standards to effectively risk assess and technically secure Advanced Metering Infrastructure • Leveraging IEC standards to mitigate emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity for smart metering • Clarifying the relevance and importance of standards in international and national landscapes • Developing a successful business case for OT security and applying a quality assurance policy Mark Ossel Vice President OSGP SVP NES Corporation	Smart Metering - Utilizing CIM to support high volume data exchange generated from the smart metering infrastructure to a range of internal and external partners • Updating current technology to support real-time data observability and information exchange with LV, MV, and HV industry clients • Aligning with internal departments and suppliers in a state of flux to remain on target with project vision and budget • Leveraging distributed data generation to collect data and maximize profit within several commercial and operational departments Rui Pena Senior Consultant E-REDES
11:15	Wind Power - Leveraging IEC 61850 to provide high levels of protection and control over offshore transmission systems • Meeting ambitious targets with power generation and delivery through standardised connections between land and sea • Overcoming bilateral differences in standardisation whilst complying with regulation and aligning with involved stakeholders • Managing technical interfaces between equipment and integrating them under one system to ensure multifunctionality and high performance Martin Greenwood Technologist – Secondary Systems TenneT	NIST and 62443 - Making the 62443 standard more accessible by extending it with the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) • Extending the NIST CSF to 62443 to build stronger business cases and strengthen resilience planning • Examining the interconnections between the two standards to help map out an improved OT security framework for the power sector • Effectively linking NIST and 62443 together to address system categories such as engineering lifecycles and threat management Jeroen Gaiser Strategic Advisor Cybersecurity Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement	LV Networks - Interworking CIM and BIM to support the transfer of LV network data to consumers in support of demand side management • Defining BIM and evaluating the extent to which CIM and BIM will be required to interwork in the next 2-3 years • Determining the type of data that will need to be exchanged and managing the complexities of data exchange between multiple parties in the CIM & BIM exchange • Aligning the procurement, design, and operations processes through CIM & BIM interworking Andrew Henton Lead Architect, Distribution SSEN
12:30	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking	Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
13:30	Engineering Process - Establishing a vendor independent specification process to support top-down engineering of IEC 61850 systems • Expanding the content of the specification beyond a list of functions in effort to enhance the roll out of digital substations • Identifying key market players involved to increase support of the Common User Vision and accelerate vendor alignment  • Facilitating virtualisation through an engineering process independent of IEDs when describing and validating an engineered system Thomas Sterckx Expert of Virtual Substations Elia	Out of Industry Case-Study - Reviewing the IEC 62443 lessons learnt in other sectors and determining the lessons that can be applied to the power grid sector • Outlining key drivers for OT security that help gain board approval • Examining the complexities around turning a generic standard into one that fits unique infrastructures • Investing in the long-term application of 62443 through a standard specific roadmap Christopher Thompson Enterprise Architect SGN	Power System Analysis - Understanding how CIM is being utilized to support the effective analysis of a greater range of data to ensure accuracy in future system planning • Ensuring efficiency of power transmission and distribution by eliminating unnecessary losses and improving the life span of equipment • Considering changes in the power system when designing a framework for analysis • Gaining the necessary insight to prevent congestion and continue systematic exchange data with tenants Anna Elgersma Data Architect Alliander
14:15	System Performance Monitoring - Creating a robust framework for remotely monitoring the quality and reliability of IEC 61850 enabled IEDs at speed, with accuracy using C-SAS • Building confidence in system behavior by implementing substation GOOSE and synchrophasors real time monitoring at design stage • Adapting analysis methods to better support vendor interoperability and improve monitoring of IEDs synchronization and GOOSE scheme delays • Preventing incorrect system behaviours through IEDs real time monitoring and providing metrics using synchrophasors for predictive maintenance Carl Boucher Automation Engineer Hydro-Quebec	Cloud - Extending IEC 62443 for IIoT and Cloud • Accounting for the increasing proliferation of IIoT systems and Cloud services for innovation and digital transformation, government agencies and utility customers who are faced with protecting an expanding attack surface. • Looking at the gaps in the standard in relation to cloud providers and identifying practical solutions for IIoT security • Understanding what’s changing in the standards and certifications to address emerging IIoT and Cloud security requirements	CIM & 61850 - Effectively interfacing CIM with 61850 to support the effective transfer of real-time data across the power system • Empowering data driven asset management through enabling situational awareness and enhancing incident/outage restoration management • Managing existing challenges with upskilling resources, refining data governance, addressing gaps in the existing standard • Improving the availability, reliability, and data integrity of information across the system whilst reducing maintenance costs Jayaprakash Ponraj Sr Information Governance Specialist Transco
15:00	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
15:30	Digital Twin - Evaluating how standardization is evolving to support the implementation of digital twin solutions of IEC 61850 enabled substations • Aligning with specification to encourage virtualisation and troubleshooting of far-away equipment • Defining digital twin to overcome IED complexities with vendor lock-in and promote complete observability of systems • Supporting open-source projects to establish condition-based maintenance and enhance performance of substations Sander Jansen Product Owner of Virtual Substations Alliander	Testing & Certification - Determining the optimal level of certification required to achieve security of OT assets and ensure senior management engagement and investment in IEC 62443 • Leveraging 62443 between suppliers and utilities to enhance alignment of OT requirements and achieve higher security through lower costs • Harmonizing requirements given by utilities to agree on a necessary level of testing and certification for securing products • Establishing a more advanced procurement process through systematic certification analysis of supplier components Maarten Hoeve Director of Technology ENCS	CIM Validation Testing - Making the most of SHACL language to inform CIM conformance testing and ensure data reliability and system interoperability • Ensuring full compliance of system components with CIM requirements to facilitate with data exchange and interoperability • Overcoming complexities in ensuring data accuracy and reliability when pulling information from multiple sources • Establishing testing criteria which outlines requirements for designing, installing, and operating network databases Joep van Genuchten Data Architect EPRI
16:15	Virtualization - Determining the roadmap from digital to virtual substations and prioritizing the implementation steps to commit to in the next 2-3 years • Transforming substations into intelligent hubs which integrate legacy systems, enable remote maintenance, simplify lifecycle management • Involving industry partners and agreeing on a common agenda that addresses cybersecurity risks and enables change in speed and scale • Simplifying substation processes onto a centralised platform to ensure reliability of protection, automation, and control functions Christoph Brunner Convener IEC TC57 WG10	IIOT - Utilizing IEC 62443 to ensure the cybersecurity OT assets as the deployment of IIOT and Edge devices continues to gain momentum • Revising methodologies in 4-2, 2-4, and 3-3 and defining security levels for IIOT components and systems • Developing new hardware architecture to help secure IoT devices and APIs that follow varying protocols • Adopting 62443 across connecting IIOT devices and re-designing security postures on large scale platforms with increased use of APIs and containers Gabriel Faifman Co-convenor TC65 WG10	CIM Future Developments - Identifying gaps in the CIM standard and prioritizing the development activity that will ensure the effective interworking of CIM with a range of other standards and fully support future grid developments • Developing a new network extension to support DSOs, TSOs, and SGUs with the adoption of the European network codes, clean energy codes, and smart buildings • Translating customer feedback into tangible changes to influence the future developments of CIM • Addressing the needs of all stakeholders with speed and sound quality Svein Olsen Enterprise Information Architect Statnett
17:00	Close of Conference Day Three	Close of Conference Day Three	Close of Conference Day Three