Main Conference and Exhibition

Tuesday 21st - Thursday 23rd March 2023

The main conference opens with a morning of plenary sessions addressing the big macro issues facing the power grid, including the Energy Transition, Geopolitical pressures, Regulatory frameworks, Cybersecurity threats, and Workforce development demands. It then breaks into 3 technical tracks providing utility-driven reviews of the latest innovation projects and grid deployments in the areas of: Digital Substations, SCADA and Control Rooms, and Utility Telecom. 40+ utilities will share their lessons learnt from recent implementations and their roadmaps for the future to support a much faster pace of renewables integration to ensure energy security.

08:00	Registration and Refreshments
08:20	Welcome Address from the Chair
08:30	Energy Transition: Meeting net zero targets by driving DER and EV integration, understanding how this will transform the grid business, and determining the implications for future grid technologies and architectures Roberto Zangrandi Secretary General E.DSO
09:00	Regulation: Evaluating how European regulatory guidelines are being translated into individual country regulatory frameworks to support the timely transition to net zero Jan Kostevc Team Leader Energy Infrastructure European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)
09:30	Geopolitical Panel: Working through the gas crisis collaboratively as a region to secure supply and stay on track for net zero David Peters CTO Stedin Michael von Roeder Group CDO and CIO Elia Group Stefan Huppertz CTO and Managing Director E.ON One
10:15	Digital Grid Operations: Building the next generation digital grid operations to support real-time data Bas Kruimer Business Director, Digital Grid Operations DNV
11:00	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
11:30	Digitisation: Establishing an effective framework for leveraging both digitalisation and regulation to integrate DER assets and secure demand side response David Peters CTO Stedin
12:00	Cybersecurity Panel: Adopting a proactive and holistic approach to cybersecurity across the grid to maintain safety standards Janne Hagen Special Advisor Contingency Planning NVE Aurelio Blanquet Secretary General EE-ISAC Michael von Roeder Group CDO and CIO Elia Group
12:40	Spotlight on Live Demo Lab Sponsors OSI SUBNET Siemens Megger
13:00	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking

	Digital Substation Track	SCADA & Control Room Track	Utility Telecom Track
14:30	Regulation: Understanding how regulation must evolve to better support and direct the pace of change and drive the digitalization of substations Martin Beerens Data manager and Digitizer in Central Control Technology Westnetz GmbH	Moving targets: Covering OT-Security requirements for complex procurement projects in a changing regulatory landscape Stephan Beirer Team Manager ICS/OT Security GAI NetConsult Tobias Marseille Interface Manager Amprion Offshore	EU Agenda: Examining the implications of a more interconnected and secure regional energy system for private utility telecom network roll out plans Wolfgang Zeitler Senior Network Architect E.ON, ITU-T Q3/15
15:15	Digital Twin: leveraging advances in digital twin technology to fully integrate the design, engineering, operation and safety management of next generation digital substations whilst reducing cost, increasing data availability, and achieving true multi-vendor interoperability Hossain Shaikh CRO & SVP ETAP	Automated FLISR: Optimising visibility and automation of the distribution grid to support effective service restoration as the integration of renewables gains pace Dan Lysaker Director, ADMS Products and Solutions OSI	5G Utility Telecom: How tomorrow’s utility applications can take advantage of a Mission Critical Communication backbone with wireless options Christian Glocker Channel Partner Manager for Automation Communication Products Hitachi Energy Kristel Goijens Benlux Sales for Power Grid Automation and Communication Products Hitachi Energy
16:00	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
16:30	Standards: Examining the latest IEC 61850 standardisation progress and the new requirements to help fine tune engineering processes and optimize operations Christoph Brunner President of it4power Convenor of TC57 WG10	Customer Engagement: Establishing secure and reliable channels for data sharing with a variety of customer organizations to maximize privacy and confidentiality and minimize liability Ellen Diskin Head of the National Network, Local Connections Programme ESB Networks	Spectrum Access: Achieving access to spectrum for wide-area private networks to foster rapid connection of renewable assets Adrian Grilli Spectrum Group Manager EUTC
17:15	Software Defined Trends: Determining how virtualization is enabling more efficient and reliable digital substation operations Sander Jansen Product Owner, Virtual Substations Alliander	Flexibility Market: Driving collaboration with flexibility market players and supporting data sharing through next generation SCADA platforms Jan Vorrink Head of Control Centres Netherlands, System Operation TenneT	The 5G Opportunity: Determining the optimal timelines for leveraging 5G technology to ensure significant technical benefit at justifiable costs Tim Godfrey Technical Executive EPRI

18:00	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 technical community to ensure a well-rounded and holistic discussion.
19:00	Roundtable Feedback: 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.
20:00	Networking Evening 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 smart grid technical community, in a relaxed and informal setting.
23:00	Close of Conference Day One

08:00	Registration and Refreshments
08:20	Welcome Address from the Chair

	Digital Substation Track	SCADA & Control Room Track	Utility Telecom Track
08:30	Data Types and Quality: Local balancing strategies based on limited data that drive new levels of efficiency in photovoltaic-driven rural distribution grids Benjamin Petters Project Leader Innovation and Research Projects Avacon Navreet Dult Project Manager R&D Projects Avacon	SCADA-GIS Integration: Achieving project transparency and workforce efficiency through the cybersecure integration of SCADA and GIS systems in the MV network Walter Schaffer Head of Competence Centre Electricity Salzburg Netz	Utility Telecoms: Where next? Overcoming challenges to meet evolving smart grid telecoms demands Adrian Grilli Spectrum Group Manager EUTC Sergio Ramos Pinto Deputy Director of Digital Platform Division E-REDES
09:15	Data Analytics: Effectively managing the impact of increasing volumes and variety of data on analytics accuracy and reliability, to support asset visibility and maintenance Mikko Holmgren Secondary Systems Fingrid	AI & ML: Applications of AI and ML and their integration into SCADA and ICT systems to maximise the accuracy and reliability of network operations using asset monitoring and management Florian Ainhirn Technical Expert High Voltage Power Cable Technology Wiener Netze	DER Integration: Determining the optimal telecoms architecture and functionality to support effective monitoring and control of a DER integrated grid Juergen Tusch Senior Telecommunications Executive Dr. Tusch Consulting
10:00	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
10:30	Substation Technology Innovation Panel: Leveraging the latest advances in digital substation systems and components to drive the deployment of the smart grid During this session 3-4 suppliers of advanced substation technologies will share the results of their recent implementations and future product development roadmap. Formal presentations will be followed by Q&A and panel discussion, providing you with the opportunity to quiz the tech experts and determine how best to integrate future products into your deployment plans. Jürgen Resch Industry Manager Energy COPA-DATA Fred Steinhauser Digital Substation Evangelist OMICRON Joel Green Director, Business Development SISCO	SCADA Systems Technology Innovation Panel: Leveraging the latest advances in next generation SCADA systems features and functionalities to drive the deployment of the smart grid During this session 3-4 suppliers of next generation SCADA systems will share the results of their recent implementations and future product development roadmap. Formal presentations will be followed by Q&A and panel discussion, providing you with the opportunity to quiz the tech experts and determine how best to integrate future products into your deployment plans. Marissa Hummon Chief Technology Officer Utilidata Nikolai Demydov Product Portfolio Manager Next Generation Grid Management Siemens Ameen Hamdon President and CEO SUBNET	Utility Telecom Technology Innovation Panel: Leveraging the latest advances in utility telecom solutions to drive the deployment of the smart grid During this session 3-4 suppliers of advanced utility telecom solutions will share the results of their recent implementations and future product development roadmap. Formal presentations will be followed by Q&A and panel discussion, providing you with the opportunity to quiz the tech experts and determine how best to integrate future products into your deployment plans. Nicolas Tikhomiroff Sales Engineer IP Routing Europe, Enterprises and Industries Nokia Alexis Malchair Sales Director, Industrial Internet of Things, EMEA Cisco Systems Chris Farrow Technical Services Manager Chronos Chris Proost Business Development Manager OTN Systems
12:00	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking
13:30	Digital Twin: Clarifying how Digital Twin technology can enhance asset data, improve fault detections, and drive better decision-making Maren Istad Research Scientist SINTEF	Meter Data as an Enabler of a Smarter Grid: Meter data represents an untapped resource in the better planning, monitoring and operation of smart grids Ilija Atlagic Manager Ernst & Young	Cybersecurity: Securing open telecommunications networks connecting large-scale DER supply to the grid Frans Campfens Principal Consultant Energy Consulting (IT/OT and Analytics) Alliander Nuno Pereira Principal Security Consultant ENCS
14:15	Process Bus and LPITs: Determining the lessons learned in the implementation of Process Bus within sub-transmission GIS-substations and distribution environments to determine optimal timelines for large-scale deployment and return on investment Mika Loukkalahti Leading Expert Helen Sähköverkko Oy	Control Centre of the Future: Identifying the features and functionalities that will effectively support a DER integrated grid that is subject to high levels of disturbances in the control centre of the future Ralf Heisig Product Manager MCCS NextGen 50 Hertz	Smart Metres: Implementing a nationwide digital infrastructure on smart meters to achieve demand side response as the distribution network fluctuates Frank Borchardt Senior Project Manager VDE FNN
15:00	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
15:30	Automatic Engineering: Comparing the pros and cons of a range of automatic engineering processes and establishing a method that fully streamlines and optimizes your operations Silvio Alessandroni Technology Innovation Areti S.p.A	SCADA-EMS: Understanding how next generation SCADA-EMS systems are being developed to better support high volumes of real time data transfer, analysis and automated decision making Gudjon Karason Project Manager Landsnet	LTE: Securing the licenses and partnerships required to run a reliable and cost-effective private LTE network that meets the demands of OT assets Christian Freudenmann Manager M2M Products 450 Connect
16:15	Sensors: Developing a roadmap for cost effectively integrating more sensors across the grid to provide visibility of asset health and support lifecycle management Elisabeth Hufnagl Expert – Grid Operations Wiener Netze	SCADA-ADMS: Implementing a future proofed SCADA-ADMS system to support DER integration, monitoring, and control Luigi Cornario Head of Technology Development Areti S.p.A	Digital Substations: Driving network optimization to carry higher volumes of mixed data traffic on a real time basis to support new operational requirements such as condition-based monitoring and fault management Alberto Dognini Research Associate RWTH Aachen University
17:00	Close of Conference Day Two	Close of Conference Day Two	Close of Conference Day Two

08:00	Registration and Refreshments
08:20	Welcome Address from the Chair

	Digital Substation Track	SCADA & Control Room Track	Utility Telecom Track
08:30	LV Substations: Applying the lessons learned from the digitization of primary substations to secondary substations to achieve low voltage visibility and remote control Sjors van der Heijden Strategist, Grid Innovation Stedin	Cybersecurity: Implementing a multilayered security solution to protect next generation SCADA infrastructure against the backdrop of rapidly changing vulnerabilities and threats Alex Ștefanov Assistant Professor TU Delft	SCADA Systems: Developing a telecom network architecture that supports both centralised and distributed SCADA and control centre environments as the need to transfer high volumes of data in real time from a greater range of assets increases Tim Joosten Project Manager Energy Consulting Qirion
09:15	Engineering and Configuration: Translating the configuration process of IEC 61850 into engineering reality with an interoperable tool to fast-track the digital substation process Thierry Coste Research Engineer EDF	Micro-Hubs: Effectively managing the interconnection with micro-hubs to benefit from the influx of electricity as household demand intensifies Mark Ossel Board Member OSGP Alliance	5G Edge Computing: Assessing the opportunities that 5G Edge computing presents for distributed generation, real-time monitoring, and distribution automation in the smart grid Daniele Porcu European Project Co-Ordinator ENEL Grids
10:00	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Morning Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
10:30	Standardised Design: Standardising the design of new substations to optimize deployment timelines and reduce cost Jorge Solar Protection and Control Engineer SP Energy Networks	Communication Networks: Understanding the implications of the data transfer requirements of next generation SCADA systems for shared network architectures and flexibilities Antonello Monti Professor, Institute Director RWTH Aachen University	5G for Protection, Automation & Control: Using 5G and Edge Computing for network operations to improve capabilities and fast track grid virtualisation Vincent Audebert 5G IoT & Telecom Expert EDF
11:15	Edge Computing in Digital Substations to Enhance Grid Resiliency and Manage DER Penetration: As the penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) continues to increase, grid operators are facing new challenges in ensuring the resiliency and stability of the electric grid. In this case study, we examine how the edge computing capabilities of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and remote terminal units (RTUs) can be leveraged to address these challenges and enhance grid resiliency Damiano Bracci Marketing Product Management Gridspertise	Situational Awareness: Developing a Goal-Directed Task Analysis of ISO Control Center Situational Awareness for Wide-Area Penetration of DER Iony Patriota de Siqueira Technical Director & Vice President CIGRE Brasil Managing Director Tecnix E.A.R	Distribution Network Security: Applying tangible lessons from PNDC testing, validation, and configuration activities to secure distribution networks James Irvine Reader, Strathclyde University PNDC (Strathclyde University)
12:00	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking	Lunch, Exhibition and Networking
13:30	Cybersecurity: Implementing rigorous cybersecurity standards and practices to ensure digital substations remain safe and secure environments that meet legal obligations despite a changing threat landscape Rasmus Armas Head of Asset Management Elektrilevi	Blackout Event Prevention: Determining new features and functionalities in the next generation SCADA systems to support better blackout event prevention and improve the resiliency of digital power grids Fei Teng Senior Lecturer Imperial College London	Offshore Connection: Leveraging 5G to enable real-time remote drone inspection of offshore wind assets Ljupco Jorguseski Senior Consultant Wireless Access TNO
14:15	AI&ML: Utilizing AI and ML to effectively monitor substation assets and enhance maintenance and operational procedures Santiago Gallego Partner & Associate Director, Asset Management 4.0 & Digital Operations Boston Consulting Group	Normalised DER Gateway: Facilitating the integration of high volumes of DER and energy storage in power systems with low inertia Bhargav Swaminathan Research Engineer and R&D Project Manager EDF	Network Slicing: Determining the benefits of network slicing of 5G networks and identifying opportunities for increasing reliability and speed of data transmission Stuart Boydel Radio Planning Manager Electricity North West
15:00	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking	Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking
15:30	Drones and Video: Advanced Grid Inspections using Drones and AI enabled visual analytics on ground video to strengthen asset visibility and more accurately identify faults Ricardo Jorge Santos Associate Director of Innovation Department E-REDES	Power Quality: Maintaining the quality of power supply whilst increasing grid flexibility with DER connections by incorporating more data points across the smart grid infrastructure and beyond Anne van der Molen Senior Advisor Stedin	Cloud Services: Developing telecoms network architecture and using cloud storage and computing to optimise grid data usage Gerald Hörack Asset Expert Salzburg Netz GmbH
16:15	Impact of digitization on asset management in Smart Grids: The availability of huge amounts of raw data, as well as different information provided by intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) In digital substations lays a foundation for the development of a new approach to asset management in Smart Grids that leads to a significant reduction in the maintenance time and in many cases avoids the need for costly outages. Alex Apostolov Editor-In-Chief PacWorld	CIM for System Integration: Updating on how the standard being developed to support data exchange between a greater range of operational systems internally and flexibility market partners externally Svein Olsen Enterprise Information Architect Statnett, IEC TC 57 WGs 13 & 14	Partnerships supporting Public/Private Hybrid Connectivity: How can 5G foster new service and partnership models in support of the energy transition and the reliable digitalization of core Electrical Grid processes? Sergio Ramos Pinto Deputy Director of Digital Platform Division E-REDES
17:00	Close of Conference Day Three	Close of Conference Day Three	Close of Conference Day Three