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Testimonials
  • "The event demonstrated that the technical issues on smart grids have to be overwhelmed by political and regulatory issues."
    Head of Energy Policies, ENBW

  • "This was the place to be to understand the state of play of smart grids in Europe today."
    Director of International Services, Industrial Defender INC

  • "Useful introduction to issues / challenges facing Smart Grid innovation and development."
    Operations Systems Support Manager, ESB Networks

  • "A clear snapshot of Smart Grid Technology."
    Project Manager, ENDESA

  • "A total overview of all the changes we have in the next ten years."
    Senior Advisor CR, Enexis

  • "Well organised with a varied choice of speakers and a very international audience."
    Manager, Mitsui & Co

  • "Very interesting overview and ideas for further development of own company."
    Managing Director, NTE NETT

  • "Good organisation, helpful staff, good content and speakers."
    Associate Professor, University of Castilla-La Mancha

  • "A good opportunity to find out what is moving on in smart grids."
    Project Manager, ITE

  • "Congratulations for the organisation of the summit as well as the choice of the speakers"
    Analyst, L.E.K. Consulting

"Useful introduction to issues / challenges facing Smart Grid innovation and development."
Operations Systems Support Manager, ESB Networks

KEYNOTE SESSIONS
PRE-ARRANGED MEETINGS

NETWORKING

The Smart Grids Summit is the must attend event for anyone involved with future projects in electricity transmission and distribution.

Some Highlights from the 2012 Programme include:

Smart cities – case study example of the Stockholm Royal Seaport
Tackling the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prices and secure supplies
Boosting technological leadership
The importance of active consumers in realizing grid projects – how can users involve, interact and communicate with customers?
Microgeneration and its impact of on the smart electricity grid.
Photovoltaic proliferation and grid connection issues
Advanced metering rollout and the benefits of customer energy management.
Utilisation of old grid assets with new technologies.
Electric Vehicles and linking them to the grid.
Benefits from high voltage transmission and delivery of power over long distances.
Heat pumps and their potential
Investing in smart grids - reducing costs and risks associated with smart grid implementation using effective data analysis.
When will investment into Smart Grids happen?
The impact of regulation- help or hindrance?
Scenario planning – planning and managing renewable energy sources being added into the network
Heat pumps and their potential

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Key event feature at Smart Grids:

  • Stream sessions with in-depth presentations providing you with vital information
  • Case studies from experts detailing practical advice and best practice
  • Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings to help maximise networking
  • Discussion tables, including lively debate and interaction with your peers
  • Workshops, with interactive participation, specialist advice and Q&A sessions
  • Expo, where you can identify the latest technologies and solutions

 

Smart Grids attracts senior executives from transmission system operators, distribution system operators, electricity utilities, regulatory agencies and renewable energy companies that have the remit of:

  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure
  • Asset Management
  • Distribution
  • Demand Response
  • Grid Implementation
  • Information Technology Systems
  • Metering and Billing
  • Power Delivery
  • Renewable Energy
  • Regulation
  • Research and Development
  • System Planning
  • Transmission

Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings

The Smart Grids 2013 will feature two sessions of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings on day one of the conference programme. These meetings take the guess work out of networking and ensure that you meet fellow delegates and solution providers with which you share common interests.

For solution providers, this is a powerful business opportunity to meet only those that are pre-qualified as being in the market for the products and services you are offering.  Contact us for more details.