This unique forum will draw together utilities, technology manufacturers, telecom operators and engineering consultancies, to discuss the latest challenges and proven implementation strategies for migrating towards full IP/Ethernet roll-out in utility networks, particularly for time-critical protection services. Dedicated workshops, both pre and post-conference, will focus on the Fundamentals of IP/Ethernet, so that utilities can build their understanding of this new approach and meet their workforce development objectives, and on Managing the Heightened Security Risks associated with IP/Ethernet. This event will bring together all the key stakeholders from across the energy and telecommunications sectors onto one platform, with a specific focus on utility implementations and progress towards IP/Ethernet deployment to support the evolving smart grid.  

Speakers confirmed to date include:

·         Bruno Peralta, Project Manager – Engineering Department - Gas Natural Fenosa Telecom

·         Mark Walhof, Project Manager - Alliander

·         Lhoussain Lhassani, Senior Specialist Asset Management – Stedin

·         Jonathan Sandham, Operational IP & Security Architect - ESB Networks

·         Patrick Colling, Communications Expert – Creos

·         Per-Oddvar Osland, Programme Manager, Smart Metering - Agder Energi Nett

·         Tõnis Tajur, Automation Specialis - Elektrilevi OÜ

·         Professor Antonello Monti, Director of the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems - E.ON Energy Research Centre, RWTH Aachen University

·         Jussi Vasama, Systems Architect – Emtele

·         Rik Irons-Mclean, Global Solutions Architect, Connected Energy Networks - Cisco Systems

·         Dominique Verhulst, Head of Business Development for IP Division - Alcatel-Lucent

·         Bruno Peralta, Project Manager – Engineering Department - Gas Natural Fenosa Telecom

·         Mark Walhof, Project Manager - Alliander

·         Lhoussain Lhassani, Senior Specialist Asset Management – Stedin

·         Jonathan Sandham, Operational IP & Security Architect - ESB Networks

·         Patrick Colling, Communications Expert – Creos

·         Per-Oddvar Osland, Programme Manager, Smart Metering - Agder Energi Nett

·         Tõnis Tajur, Automation Specialis - Elektrilevi OÜ

·         Professor Antonello Monti, Director of the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems - E.ON Energy Research Centre, RWTH Aachen University

·         Jussi Vasama, Systems Architect – Emtele

·         Rik Irons-Mclean, Global Solutions Architect, Connected Energy Networks - Cisco Systems

·         Dominique Verhulst, Head of Business Development for IP Division - Alcatel-Lucent