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Simplifying the design, commissioning, testing, implementation and operation of digital substations to drive large-scale deployment

AXIANS-OMEXOM

Stablishing a migration path to software defined substation architectures to enhance grid resilience, flexibility and cost-efficiency

Streamlining substation architectures and operations through centralised protection, control and management

Christophe Camelis, System Expert – Enedis

Modernising current and voltage sensing, and improving the safety and operational performance of digital substations

Evaluating the range of data required from the field to ensure effective decision making around frequency and voltage control and manage increased grid complexity

Rene Wassink, Lead IT Consultant – Alliander

Identifying the features and functionalities to prioritise for the mid to long term, to ensure the effective management of a renewables intensive grid

Olivier Lafon, SCADA Architect – Enedis

ASPEN TECH

Leveraging large language models to demystify CIM and make it accessible and workable for a broader range of power grid professionals

Svein Olsen, Enterprise Information Architect – Statnett SF

Implementing large language models to enhance human-machine collaboration and drive speed of decision making and problem solving in the control room of the future

Optimizing network model management in ADMS and supporting grid operations through effective GIS integration

Improving outage response efficiency, operational coordination, and customer satisfaction to achieve regulatory compliance

Mapping the evolution toward a more open, cybersecure, interoperable, real-time, data-rich standard that will be adaptable to new energy service models on the horizon

Peter Jensen, Senior Researcher – EDF

PPC

Enabling real-time metering and secure two-way communication, to support evolving market mechanisms such as dynamic tariffs and flexibility services

Bartłomiej Śniadecki, Measurement Coordinator – ENEA Operator

Establishing a robust asset management, automated reporting and upgrade strategy to ensure effective management of a range of smart meters in the grid

Enabling cost-effective high-speed, low-latency data transmission for advanced smart metering infrastructure

Integrating EDGE computing to ensure reliability, flexibility and real-time value of next generation headend systems

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Mapping out the current regulation on battery usage for power grid operators, clarifying the exceptions, and evolving the parameters to better support the grid management needs of grid operators through energy storage solutions

Rudolf Penu, Head of Innovation and Strategy – Elektrilevi

Overcoming the technical, operational, and digital integration hurdles to leveraging energy storage as a service to support congestion management

Clarifying EU regulatory procedures, implementing comprehensive market testing and robust needs assessment, creating transparent documentation and ongoing compliance, to justify the investment in owning storage assets

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Complying with national grid codes to drive network reliability and efficiency through the ownership and operation of grid-scale energy storage systems as renewables generation increases

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Integrating energy storage solutions into distribution networks to support the local flexibility and grid stability objectives of the grid code

Jeff Kartanegara, Programme Manager Integral Energy Systems – Alliander

Leveraging CIM to enable real-time data exchange between grid operators and a growing ecosystem of DER players

Mohammed Radi, Network Data Modelling Engineer – UK Power Networks

CORINEX

Determining the impact of prosumers on energy prices, grid stability, and new operational technologies required to support them

Damien Ploix, Head of Cyber and Infrastructure, SCADA and Automation Dept – Enedis

Accommodating high levels of wind power through combining wind energy dynamics with advanced controls, energy storage and operational strategies

Addressing natural variability by enhancing grid flexibility and power quality, with advanced controls and protection, forecasting, storage and smart grid management

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Accurately modelling water and environmental constraints to ensure real-time control and protection of flexible and reliable operations alongside other renewables

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Successfully harmonising the implementation of NIS2 taking into account the demands of other regional and national regulatory requirements

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CODRA

Overcoming inadequate IT/OT integration to drive the implementation of this standard across power grid digital substation networks

Alexander Harsch, Head of Cyber Security Resilience & CyberRange-e – E.ON

Overcoming the lack of sector-specific guidance to effectively interpret and implement this OT cybersecurity standard within legacy multi-vendor power systems

Maarten van Hees, Technical Security Expert – Stedin

Preparing for the continuation and expansion of cyber-physical attacks on European power grids in the years ahead

Securing third-party renewable assets through a blend of technical controls, robust monitoring and response mechanisms, strict contract terms, and close cooperation among grid operators, vendors, and asset owners

Fatoumata Sangare, Industrial Information System Compliance Specialist – Enedis

Organising data flows for effective data collection to enable forecasting, anomaly detection and grid optimisation in the large-scale roll-out of digital substations

Integrating digital twin and cybersecurity for enhanced situational awareness in critical electrical substations

Utilising the latest advances in robotics to support a range of functions spanning inspection to intervention to reduce maintenance head count and cost

Achieving nanosecond accuracy, total resilience, cyber safety and operational agility in digital substations

Evaluating the most cost-effective applications for digital substations located in remote and hard to reach areas

Vincent Audebert, 5G, IoT & Telecom Expert – EDF

Adopting rigorous testing procedures to ensure the reliability of multi-vendor multi-edition, multi-protocol substation systems and compliance to standard specifications

Leveraging real-time operational data for smarter, faster, and more strategic maintenance and investment decisions

Orchestrating a diverse range of DER assets in real time, to maintain grid reliability, seamlessly integrating with existing utility infrastructure and market structures

Leveraging advanced SCADA features and functionalities to support next level provisioning, operation and verification of flexibility services

Implementing advanced measurement procedures, algorithmic strategies, real-time computing, system-specific modelling, and robust data management to ensure the reliability and actionability of information

Enhancing the detection and management of low fault current events, unintended relay operations from bidirectional flows, and power quality related faults resulting from renewables integration

Integrating vast volumes of complex data including weather and environmental, applying advanced AI algorithms and probabilistic forecasting, to increase the reliability and accuracy of power forecasts

Implementing scalable, secure, highly interoperable MDMS platforms to turn raw meter data into actionable insights while meeting quality and performance requirements

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Embedding advanced intelligence at the grid EDGE to unlock real-time localised decision making and a more adaptive power system

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Enabling granular, dynamic, and automated control over grid loads to maintain grid stability while optimizing asset use, integrating renewables, and minimizing the risk and cost of grid congestion

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Integrating a robust, flexible, and future-proof technical smart metering architecture that adapts to new requirements with ease and delivers reliable, scalable, and secure services for all grid participants

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Making massive, multi-source data meaningful, reliable, and actionable for a wide variety of users while maintaining trust, privacy, and scalability

Leveraging advanced logistical solutions to speed up the deployment of next generation smart meters

Bartłomiej Śniadecki, Measurement Coordinator – ENEA Operator

Maximising system value, minimising risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance to meet congestion management needs

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Bridging the gap in monitoring and control of energy storage solutions owned and operated by grid operators versus that leveraged as a service through flexibility partners

Overcoming thermal runaway risks, degradation, insufficient system integration, and monitoring shortfalls to ensure safety of energy storage solutions

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Maximising lifecycle through proactive planning, robust monitoring, adaptive operational strategies, and strict regulatory compliance from deployment to end-of-life

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Leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation, to drive improvements in performance, reliability, cost-efficiency and renewable integration

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Overcoming the complexity of producing accurate forecasts for flexibility, dispatch, and system balancing when leveraging energy storage as a service

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Enabling standardised, reliable and interoperable control of bidirectional power and data between millions of EVs, chargers and the grid while managing the risk of battery degradation and grid instability

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Applying smart controls, storage, advanced inverters, flexible designs, and plant-level hybridization at renewable generation sites to significantly reduce the negative effects of intermittency

Ralf Heisig, Product Line Lead for Future Product Development Cooperation and Consulting – 50 Hertz

Implementing continuous monitoring, flexible infrastructure, and advanced controls to ensure that the power system remains stable, reliable, and resilient as renewable penetration increases more rapidly

Optimising the implementation of sensors across the LV/MV grid to maximise measurement accuracy, enhance modelling and improve response times

A Smart Grid System Integrating Dynamic Line Rating Based on Online Monitoring and Diagnostics of Overhead Power Transmission Lines in Romania

Adopting AI, probabilistic and ultra-short-term forecasting methodologies, utilising IoT sensors, satellite communication, and digital twins to reduce forecasting errors and ensuring accuracy in renewable-heavy power grids

Implementing robust security by combining strict contractual requirements, advanced technical control frameworks, continuous monitoring, and coordinated incident management to ensure the security and resilience of a cloud-driven ecosystem

George Necola, CISO – Alpiq

Automating vulnerability management, adopting strict governance, practicing secure system design, and actively engaging with opensource communities to harness the benefits of open architectures while protecting critical infrastructure from evolving threats

Implementing a framework for robust supplier qualification, strict contractual provisions, advanced technical controls, proactive monitoring, resilient integration, and strong regulatory compliance to minimize risk from third-party components and services as the grid evolves

Speaker to be confirmed

Exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen our defences or challenge our control as AI adoption accelerates

Achieving 24/7 cybersecurity for the power grid in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats, limited internal resources, and the ever-present demand for information and continuous system availability

Mitigating cyber risk and maximising resilience as the number of attack vectors introduced by grid digitation increases rapidly

Frank Pape, Senior Asset Manager – Axpo Grid