Networking
Awards Ceremony
Evening Tuesday 24th March 2026
Taking place at the end of day one, this evening of recognition, reward, and celebration is a must-attend! A fantastic opportunity to join colleagues from across the European power sector, to enjoy great food and wine, to take in the entertainment, and to celebrate utility innovation excellence in the company of Europe’s most forward-looking utilities. Places are complementary for conference participants but limited in numbers, sign up in advance to secure your place.
Exhibition
Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th March 2026
Running alongside the conference, this display of the latest grid modernisation hardware, software and services from both established and startup suppliers will bring you up to speed with products and services that are on the market and in development. Take this opportunity to connect with senior technical representatives from leading-edge suppliers, to discuss your grid modernisation challenges, and benefit from their advice and guidance, customised to your specific grid scenario.
Live Demo Labs
Daily Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th March 2026
Taking place across the three days, these 1:1 demonstrations of leading-edge tools and technologies from market leading suppliers put you in the picture and the driving seat of the latest technology advancements in the domains of greatest interest to you. Sign up for your 1:1 session which takes place in the private meeting rooms of Bitstream, COPA-DATA, EA Technology, Fortinet, Megger, and Westermo. Demo slots are limited, sign up in advance to secure your place.
Technical Workshops
Lunchtime Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th March 2026
Taking place each lunchtime, these 90-min technical workshops focus on the new tools and technologies driving grid modernisation. Keeping up with digital technology can feel like a full-time job, these bit-size workshops help you embed knowledge and get up to speed with ease. Select from workshops on IEC 61850, Substation Virtualisation, and Substation Cybersecurity. Places are limited, sign up in advance to secure your place on these interactive sessions led by Subnet, Straton Automation, Triangle MicroWorks, and KEMA Labs.
Roundtable Discussions
Evening Wednesday 25th March 2026
Taking place the evening of day two, this 3-hour roundtable discussion session enables you to join with colleagues in small groups of 10-15 participants per table, for a deep-diving discussion focused on the most urgent issues arising from the day’s presentations. With 10+ roundtables planned, you will not only benefit from the insights shared on your own table, but also from the feedback delivered by each table leader during the summary and wrap up session. A great facilitated networking session enhanced with food and wine at the tables to keep your energy high and the discussions flowing.
Communication Workshops
Breakfast Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th March 2026
Taking place each morning, these 60-min communication workshops equip those who wish to pitch for new investment, influence project direction, or drive organisational change, with the thinking and language required to make a greater impact. Places are limited, sign up in advance to secure your seat on this groundbreaking lifechanging communication training, led by communication coach, Ashley Boroda.