Driving grid innovation under increased regulatory pressure, intense cybersecurity threat, and rapidly rising demand for renewables integration

Date: 20th-24th March 2023

Format: In-Person

Venue: Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport

Group Booking Discount – 10% discount for 3+ delegates, 30% discount for 5+ delegates and 50% discount for 10+ delegates booked from the same organisation at the same time!

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.

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3-Day Conference Programme

Conference Day One: Tuesday 21st March 2023

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

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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-1

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

David Peters

CTO

Stedin

Michael Von Roeder

Michael von Roeder

Group CDO and CIO

Elia Group

Stefan Huppertz

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

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Bas Kruimer

Business Director, Digital Grid Operations

DNV

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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-3

David Peters

CTO

Stedin

12:00

Cybersecurity Panel: Adopting a proactive and holistic approach to cybersecurity across the grid to maintain safety standards

Janne Merete Hagen-3

Janne Hagen

Special Advisor Contingency Planning

NVE

Aurelio Blanquet

Aurelio Blanquet

Secretary General

EE-ISAC

Michael Von Roeder

Michael von Roeder

Group CDO and CIO

Elia Group

12:40

Spotlight on Live Demo Lab Sponsors

OSI

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SUBNET

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Siemens

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Megger

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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

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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

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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

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

Hossain Shaikh

CRO & SVP

ETAP

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Automated FLISR: Optimising visibility and automation of the distribution grid to support effective service restoration as the integration of renewables gains pace

Dan Lysaker

Dan Lysaker

Director, ADMS Products and Solutions

OSI

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5G Utility Telecom: How tomorrow’s utility applications can take advantage of a Mission Critical Communication backbone with wireless options

Christian Glocker

Christian Glocker

Channel Partner Manager for Automation Communication Products

Hitachi Energy

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Kristel Goijens

Benlux Sales for Power Grid Automation and Communication Products

Hitachi Energy

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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

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-1

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-Consultant-1

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-3

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-1

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

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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

Conference Day Two: Wednesday 22nd March 2023

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-1

Benjamin Petters

Project Leader Innovation and Research Projects

Avacon

Navreet Dult

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

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Walter Schaffer

Head of Competence Centre Electricity

Salzburg Netz

Utility Telecoms: Where next? Overcoming challenges to meet evolving smart grid telecoms demands

Adrian Grilli-Consultant-1

Adrian Grilli

Spectrum Group Manager

EUTC

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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

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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-2

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-1

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.

Jurgen Resch

Jürgen Resch

Industry Manager Energy

COPA-DATA

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Fred Steinhauser

Fred Steinhauser

Digital Substation Evangelist

OMICRON

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Joel Greene

Joel Green

Director, Business Development

SISCO

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

Marissa Hummon

Chief Technology Officer

Utilidata

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Nikolai Demydov

Nikolai Demydov

Product Portfolio Manager Next Generation Grid Management

Siemens

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Ameen

Ameen Hamdon

President and CEO

SUBNET

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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

Nicolas Tikhomiroff

Sales Engineer IP Routing Europe, ​ Enterprises and Industries

Nokia

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Alexis M

Alexis Malchair

Sales Director, Industrial Internet of Things, EMEA

Cisco Systems

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Chris Farrow

Technical Services Manager

Chronos

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Chris Proost

Business Development Manager

OTN Systems

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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-3

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

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Ilija Atlagic

Manager

Ernst & Young

Cybersecurity: Securing open telecommunications networks connecting large-scale DER supply to the grid

Frans Campfens

Frans Campfens

Principal Consultant Energy Consulting (IT/OT and Analytics)

Alliander

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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

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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-1

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-2

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-3

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

Gudjob Karason-2

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-1

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-2

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-1

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-2

Alberto Dognini

Research Associate

RWTH Aachen University

17:00

Close of Conference Day Two

Close of Conference Day Two

Close of Conference Day Two

Conference Day Three: Thursday 23rd March 2023

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-2

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

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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

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

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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-1

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

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

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-2

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

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

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 de Pariota de Siqueira-2

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

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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-2

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

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Fei Teng

Senior Lecturer

Imperial College London

Offshore Connection: Leveraging 5G to enable real-time remote drone inspection of offshore wind assets

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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

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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

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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-2

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

Anne van der Molen

Senior Advisor

Stedin

Cloud Services: Developing telecoms network architecture and using cloud storage and computing to optimise grid data usage

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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

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-3

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?

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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