Realisation of the Future Grid

ESNA, as media-partner of conference “Realisation of the Future Grid”, has the pleasure together with the organiser SMI to put to your attention to this event, which has been created to bring together leading players in the UK and European DNO landscape. During the conference we will take care  for a thorough, in-depth review of Smart Grid deployment, discussing current infrastructure, distribution, security and interoperability challenges affecting the industry.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insight into the UK governments proposed initiatives, hear about the UK's first Smart Grid, and meet UK and European DNO's who are already establishing their next generation networks.

 

We have specifically provided several case studies across the two days of the program to further enhance your educational requirements.

To view the full conference programme please visitwww.smi-online.co.uk/futuregrids2.asp    

Hear keynote addresses from: 

  • Ofgem, Rachel Fletcher, Partner Distribution  
  • National Grid, Richard Smith, Future Transmission Networks Manager  
  • Department of Energy and Climate Change, Andrew Perry, Senior Policy Advisor, Smart Grids, Future Electricity Networks  

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

  • Scottish and Southern Energy, David MacLeman,Distribution R&D Manager
  • Eon Central Networks, Jeff Douglas,Head of Network Strategy & Development
  • SEAS NVE, Gordon Pedersen,Chief Technology Manager
  • Alliander N.V, Frans Campfen,Senior Consultant Smart Grid
  • Fortum, Tomas Wall,Vice President R&D
  • Vattenfall Distribution Nordic, Erik Nordgren,Head of AMR Project
  • Eltel Networks, Janne Raatikainen,Director  
  • Peckham Power,Anna Plodowski,Trustee
  • General Electric, Keith Redfearn,General Manager T&D Europe 
  • IBM, Gavin Jones, Energy & Utilities North East EMEA Leader
  • Hewlett Packard, Ian Mitton,Worldwide Director 
  • Cisco Systems, Andrew Longyear,Business Development 
  • ABB, Karl Elfstadius, Global director of Smart Grid-programme 
  • GPX International, Hugo Schonbeck,Director  

To view the full speaker line up visit www.smi-online.co.uk/futuregrids2.asp

 

 

Why should you attend this event?

  • Among a plethora of retail and consumer events, we have specifically developed Future Grids with a DNO perspective 
  • Gain valuable insight into key grid drivers and future DNO challenges 
  • Hear from UK and Government initiatives on developing a low carbon economy 
  • Develop a better understanding of next generation smart utility infrastructure and distribution issues 
  • Engage key stakeholders and leverage crucial business opportunities 
  • Understand the cyber security risks associated with the development of next generation networks 
  • Learn how key integration and interoperability players are unifying the future grid movement

Plus there are also 2 workshops available on the 15th June:

  • Practical Energy Management in a Smart Grid Environment
    In association with Verisae
  • Empowering the Consumer
    In association with GPX International Ltd and Peckham Power

 

Booking Information

 

Book by the 26th February and save £300

 

Visit www.smi-online.co.uk/futuregrids2.asp to secure your place now

Alternatively contact Andrew Gibbons on tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6156 or agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

 

 

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Exhibition space and sponsorship is limited. Please contact Jamison Nesbitt on tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6164 or jnesbitt@smi-online.co.uk to avoid disappointment

 

 

 

Kind regards,

Harry Crijns

ESNA; Energy Services Network Association 

Secretary

 

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