Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMART GRIDS
11:30 - 11:55
INCREASING GRID EFFICIENCY THROUGH HVDC TECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES FOR TRANSMISSION PLANNING
Orestes Macchione
Siemens Energy

Orestes Macchione

Siemens Energy

  • Examining new HVDC converter designs and their role in enhancing grid stability
  • Enabling efficient long-distance transmission from remote renewable energy sources
  • Integrating HVDC into smart grids to support resilience and modern planning practices
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON HVDC'S ROLE IN MODERN GRID DESIGN
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART GRIDS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:00 - 14:25
OVERCOMING DER INTEGRATION CHALLENGES AND ENHANCING GRID PARTICIPATION THROUGH ADVANCED INTELLIGENCE
Prabhakar Nellore
Myers EPS

Prabhakar Nellore

Myers EPS

  • Coordinating local microgrid controllers with cloud-based VPPs for grid-wide optimization
  • Unifying diverse DERs using emerging and legacy protocols for seamless interoperability
  • Addressing integration and customer engagement to boost DER participation and revenue
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON INTELLIGENT DER COORDINATION STRATEGIES
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
OPTIMIZING AMI DEPLOYMENT: SPEED, SAVINGS, AND RELIABILITY
Rory Fox
EDX Wireless

Rory Fox

EDX Wireless

  • Reducing deployment time and CAPEX using advanced RF planning and simulation tools
  • Building resilient AMI networks with data-driven strategies and mesh optimization
  • Supporting smart grid performance through trusted, specialised RF toolsets
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC AMI NETWORK DEPLOYMENT
15:30 - 15:55
SMART FIBRE AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER FOR MODERN GRID INFRASTRUCTURE
Alex Freylekhman
LiteLinx Fiber

Alex Freylekhman

LiteLinx Fiber

  • Improving visibility, cutting costs, and speeding deployment through intelligent fibre and digital twins
  • Enabling real-time tracking, lifecycle control, and warehousing to support high grid availability
  • Providing examples of utilities modernizing workflows and improving reliability with Smart Fibre
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON SMART FIBRE FOR OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY
16:00 - 17:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 30 APRIL, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:35
PRACTICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES: DOING MORE WITH LESS
Daniel Ricci
Industrial Data Works LLC

Daniel Ricci

Industrial Data Works LLC

  • Outlining cost-effective response methods when full automation is not feasible
  • Developing manual IR playbooks using open frameworks and tabletop exercises
  • Reinforcing small-team agility through clear roles, cross-training, and peer networks
  • Advancing affordable automation for log analysis, patching, and compliance tracking
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON BUDGET-CONSCIOUS CYBER RESPONSE STRATEGIES
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 11:55
UNCOVERING THE NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY: ENERGY STORAGE MICROGRIDS FOR BTM CUSTOMERS
Ivy Cheng
TROES Corp.

Ivy Cheng

TROES Corp.

  • Showcasing modular BESS microgrids for reliability and user-controlled energy access
  • Empowering BTM customers to reduce demand charges and optimize energy consumption
  • Combining solar, storage, and smart control to ensure resilience and grid participation
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ENERGY STORAGE FOR BEHIND-THE-METER USERS
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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