100+ leading utility telecom professionals will convene in
Amsterdam to transform utility
telecom departments and drive the migration to MPLS networks to
maximise security, reliability and visibility of the grid
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent utility
research carried out by Smart Grid Forums indicates that the
pressure is on for European utilities to develop their roadmaps
amidst the transition from TDM to PSN technologies. There is now
real urgency for utilities to raise the profile of the telecoms
department on the organisational agenda to more powerfully drive
the migration to MPLS networks and maximise security, reliability
and visibility. With a broad and diverse range of utility telecom
tools and technologies already on the market, as well the testing
of new solutions on the horizon, the time to make key technology
procurement choices is now.
As the grid modernises, the design of utility telecom networks
needs to be fully scrutinised and reconsidered, particularly within
low voltage distribution networks. "The pace of progress has been
slow within the utility telecom environment to date, with only a
few utilities leading the way in the migration to MPLS networks"
explains Marcella Cilia, Conference Producer at Smart Grid Forums,
the organisers of Utility Telecoms 2020. "The initial difficulty
lies in the selection process of the telecom technologies, but with
this comes a bigger challenge around understanding the complexities
of implementing and operating these new technologies to support
existing internal utility services such as teleprotection and
telecontrol. As a result, this year's programme has been created to
address the strategic, application, implementation, and
configuration issues that need to be considered before the MPLS
transition is complete."
Utility Telecoms 2020 takes place 25 - 27 February 2020 in Amsterdam. Over 3 intensive conference days
participants will get the opportunity to review the most advanced
implementation case studies, participate in technology innovation
panel discussions, problem solve during the end-user roundtable
discussions, forge new relationships during the evening networking
reception, and quiz tech experts through the exhibition area
running alongside the conference.
Discussion topics include:
- Telecom network refurbishment – establishing a
robust framework to maximise lifecycles of legacy infrastructure
whilst effectively integrating next generation IP-enabled
technologies
- System design – testing, configuring, and futureproofing
systems and advanced utility telecom solutions to support the
modernisation of the smart grid
- System architecture – engineering traffic flows to
effectively manage high volumes of data across medium to low
voltage distribution networks
- Advanced G networks – fully leveraging 5G
capabilities within wireless communication infrastructures to
ensure ultra-low latency and guaranteed levels of
redundancy
- Public carrier relationships – establishing greater
trust between utilities and public telco providers to maintain high
QoS and ensure utility needs are met
- Cybersecurity – fully protecting telecom networks
through advanced prevention and detection systems in alignment with
telecom network transformations
Speakers include:
- Alberto Sendin,
Telecommunications Project Manager - Iberdrola
- Cyrille Gerard,
Project Manager - EDF
- Bas
Mulder, Senior Consultant OT –
Stedin
- Wolfgang
Zeitler, Network Architect –
Bayernwerk
- Pal Josten, Lead IT Infrastructure –
Eidsiva
- Antonello Monti,
Director of the Institute for automation of Complex Power
Systems – E. ON Energy Research Centre – RWTH Aachen
University
- Tim Godfrey, Technical
Director – EPRI
- Dominique Verhulst,
Global Energy Practice Leader - Nokia
- Ullrich Feuchtinger,
Product Manager - Siemens
- Bas Kruimer, Business
Director Intelligent Networks & Communication – DNV
GL
- Steven
Blair, Lecturer – University
of Strathclyde
With many more in the process of finalising the
contributions.
Join the solution zone:
Utility telecom system suppliers and system integrators are
invited to join the solution zone, to raise their brand profile,
demonstrate their products and services and share their expertise
with the most targeted and influential group of utility telecom
implementation leaders and decision makers. Capped at 10 stands we
ensure a focused and relevant display of the latest tools,
technologies and services for our utility audience and maximum
visibility for each of the exhibitors.
Testimonials from past Smart Grid Forums events
"This conference provided an array of technically detailed
presentations. Rather than being too generic and high level, the
material presented facilitated much learning in a short time frame.
There was also an excellent level or informal interaction amongst
participants. A couple of days that were certainly well spent." -
Cormac Long, IP Technical
Consultant, ESB Ireland
"A great opportunity to access energy sector trends and increase
knowledge and share experiences" - Sandra Monteirn, IT
Specialist, TAESA
Once again Smart Grid Forums has presented a high-quality
conference focused on one of the most important challenges for
utilities. An excellent blend of conference sessions, exhibition
and networking that enabled participants to have highly successful,
driven, forward-looking and open discussions."- Aurelio Blanquet, Director for Networks
Digital Platform, EDP Distribuição
"Lots of very technical presentations! Very interesting and
diversified." - Christophe
Bechet, Référént télécom et
cybérsécurité, EDF
To find out more about Utility Telecoms 2020 please visit:
https://www.smartgrid-forums.com/UTC20PRWEB
Media Contact:
Mandana White
Smart Grid Forums
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