LONDON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEC 61850 Global 2020 will take place as scheduled on 26-30 October 2020, on the Swapcard virtual event platform. In recognition of the importance of information sharing to keep up the momentum of smart grid deployment, the organisers have decided to proceed as planned and deliver the same high-quality information via a virtual format at this challenging time for business travel.
"Who knows when company travel restrictions will be fully lifted," says Mandana White, CEO of Smart Grid Forums, organisers of IEC 61850 Global 2020. "But whilst the world looks uncertain right now, we can bring our own certainty to the table, by changing the way that we provide information to our customers, so that there is no loss of momentum in driving the smart grid forward. The IEC 61850 community have made tremendous deployment progress over the past few years, it would be a shame to break that momentum now. If anything, Covid-19 is accentuating the need for grid operators to fully automate and remotely manage their grids. Our role is to facilitate the conversations that need to be had in order to stimulate new ideas and new thinking and help grid operators speed up the deployment of their smart grids, and we intend to continue doing that in whichever format is most appropriate at any given time."
This year's 5-day programme provides a truly global exploration of IEC 61850 deployments in a wide range of grid scenarios. With 22+ utility case studies from Europe, USA, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia, this is the perfect opportunity for participants to build the breadth and depth of insights they need to fuel their IEC 61850 activities in the year ahead.
Whether they are at the start of their IEC 61850 exploration, have implemented on a large-scale, or are in the process of planning the next wave of their upgrades, participants will benefit enormously from the peer-to-peer advice, display of the latest tools and technologies, and exploration of brand new partnerships and alliances, that will compound their efforts and propel their IEC 61850 projects to the next level.
Event highlights include:
Speakers Include:
Testimonials from Past Editions of IEC 61850 Global:
"The event is extremely well organised, and the quality of presenters, presentations, and topics is the best that I have ever been involved in. Very well done and thank you."
Tuan Vu, Senior Digital & Asset Strategies Engineer – Powerlink Queensland
"Excellent opportunity to exchange ideas relating to the latest developments concerning substation automation and DER modelling."
Jan Voltman, Consultant – Alliander
"An excellent opportunity to look beyond your own experiences and see how other people are presenting solutions to shared problems."
Julio E. Dominguez, SAS Designer – UFD
Virtual Solution Zone:
Suppliers to the IEC 61850 community are invited to join the virtual sponsor area where they will be able to raise their brand profile, demonstrate their products and services, and share their expertise with a highly concentrated and influential group of utility IEC 61850 implementation leaders and decision makers. Capped at 20 sponsors, we ensure a focused and relevant display of the latest tools, technologies and services for our audience and maximum visibility for each sponsor.
Event Dates and Location:
Conference: 26-30 October 2020
Location: Swapcard Virtual Platform
Event Website: https://www.smartgrid-forums.com/forums/iec-61850-global
For more information, interviews and media accreditation:
Mandana White
CEO - Smart Grid Forums
Tel: +44-(0)20-8057-1700
Email: mandana.white@smartgrid-forums.com
Smart Grid Forums is an independent conference producer specialised in the Energy sector. We work hand in hand with engineering professionals to create innovative event concepts and high-quality programmes that inform technical decision makers and enable them to deliver exceptional results.
Our approach is entirely market led. We stay exceptionally close to industry developments. Through our regular, rigorous and unbiased process of depth research with TSOs, DSOs, power generators, engineering consultancies, and technology innovators, we stay one step ahead of industry developments and provide live event platforms that act as a catalyst for new ideas, new directions, and new approaches to achieving future energy security.
SOURCE Smart Grid Forums