UtiliNet Europe 2013

Managing the Migration to IP/Ethernet to Facilitate the Smart Grid

2-Day Conference: Wednesday 3^rd & Thursday 4^th July 2013
The Fundamentals of IP/Ethernet Workshop: Tuesday 2^nd July 2013
Managing the Security Risks of IP Ethernet: Friday 5^th July 2013

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.

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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