"The SMI Realisation of the Future Grid conference had probably the best agenda of any of the conferences we have participated in lately, with a very high calibre of speakers and a great range of relevant, timely topics for today’s utility companies. The delegate profile was highly focused, and we had many interesting conversations over the networking breaks and at our booth in the exhibition area."
4RF Communications
SMi’s Realisation of the Future Grid conference has been created to bring together leading players in the UK and European DNO Smart Grid landscape for a thorough, in-depth review of Smart Grid deployment.
We will be discussing; Smart Grid infrastructure, distribution, security and interoperability challenges affecting the DNO industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insight into the UK governments proposed initiatives, hear about the UK's first smart grid, and meet UK and European DNO's who are already establishing their next generation networks.
We have specifically provided several case studies across the two days of the program to further enhance your educational requirements.
This will be the first in our series of Utilities of the Future portfolio, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the development of a sustainable low carbon future.
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Utility Endorsement:
‘EDF Energy is an industry leader in the move towards a low carbon economy: we’re already building a smart grid for the Olympic Park and our plans to develop a smart grid for the rest of London are now well advanced. The Realisation of the Future Grid event is important because smart grids will become a reality in the UK only if DNOs and other industry players get together to share their knowledge and expertise. These are exciting times for our industry and EDF Energy Networks is looking forward to playing a leading role in addressing the many challenges that lie ahead.’
EDF Energy Networks
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Realisation of the Future Grid is proudly supported by the following sponsors:
Headline sponsor
PRESS RELEASE 19/5/2010 PR NEWSWIRE
SMi Announces new Additions to its Inaugural Realisation of the Future Grid Conference, 16th and 17th June 2010, London
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SMi Announces Three new Additions to its Inaugural Realisation of the Future Grid Conference, 16th and 17th June 2010, London
LONDON, May 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- SMi today announced that Dave Openshaw, Head of Future Networks, EDF Energy, will be joining its Realisation of the Future Grid conference. Presenting on 'Creating a Smart Electricity Grid for London', this addition will add another dimension to an already impressive speaker line-up and programme.
Dave Openshaw, Head of Future Networks, EDF Energy commented, "EDF Energy is an industry leader in the move towards a low carbon economy: we're already building a smart grid for the Olympic Park and our plans to develop a smart grid for the rest of London are now well advanced. The Realisation of the Future Grid event is important because smart grids will become a reality in the UK only if DNOs and other industry players get together to share their knowledge and expertise. These are exciting times for our industry and EDF Energy Networks is looking forward to playing a leading role in addressing the many challenges that lie ahead."
SMi's Realisation of the Future Grid has been developed to specifically address the perspectives and challenges faced by Distribution Network Operators. As the only event in the European marketplace of this nature, this conference will cover smart grid infrastructure, distribution, security and interoperability challenges facing the DNO industry. Attendees will gain valuable insight into what lies ahead through a series of case-studies, practical examples and workshops.
SMi are also pleased to welcome Arqiva and Sensus as event supporters. "Arqiva and Sensus are supporting this conference because the energy industry and government are on the threshold of making key regulatory and technical decisions on the specification of the national smart metering network. We believe that there is a unique opportunity to ensure that this network will not only deliver the benefits expected from the introduction of smart meters but also support the longer term objective of providing smart grid capabilities. To achieve this the industry should be focused on creating a dedicated secure network which is designed from the outset to offer resilient and universal connectivity". Stephen Arnold, Head of Marketing, Arqiva Wireless Access, and Andy Slater, Director of Marketing EMEA, Sensus.
Aquiva and Sensus join a high profile list of supporters including 4RF communications, HP, GE, Ferranti, Smarter Grid Solutions and Alcatel-Lucent.
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Why should you attend this event?
- Among a plethora of retail and consumer Smart Grid events, we have specifically developed Future Grids with a DNO perspective
- Gain valuable insight into key Smart Grid drivers and future DNO challenges
- Hear from UK and Government initiatives on developing a low carbon economy
- Develop a better understanding of next generation smart utility infrastructure and distribution issues
- Engage key stakeholders and leverage crucial business opportunities
- Understand the Smart Grid cyber security risks associated with the development of next generation networks
- Learn how key integration and interoperability players are unifying the future grid movement
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Endorsements
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"The attraction of this event to HP is that it is focussed on the network providers and DNO’s. So many conferences focus on suppliers and there is little done for the DNOs. It will make a refreshing change to hear about the smart grid from the DNO’s point of view; an area where we can probably make the most gains as an industry to impact Security of Supply."
Ian Mitton, World Wide Utilities Director, Hewlett Packard
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"Impressive program, I have presented papers at some of your competitors conferences, but this is powerful"
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Hear keynote addresses from:
- Ofgem, Rachel Fletcher, Partner, Distribution
- National Grid, Richard Smith, Future Transmission Networks Manager
- Department of Energy and Climate Change, Andrew Perry, Senior Policy Advisor, Smart Grids, Future Electricity Networks
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Our expert speaker line-up also includes:
- Scottish and Southern Energy, David MacLeman, Distribution R&D Manager
- EDF Energy, Dave Openshaw, Head of Future Networks
- Eon Central Networks, Jeff Douglas, Head of Network Strategy & Development
- SEAS NVE, Gordon Pedersen, Chief Technology Manager
- Alliander N.V, Frans Campfen, Senior Consultant Smart Grid
- Fortum, Tomas Wall, Vice President R&D
- Vattenfall Distribution Nordic, Eric Nordgren, Head of AMR Project
- Eltel Networks, Janne Raatikainen, Director
- Peckham Power, Anna Plodowski, Trustee
- General Electric, Keith Redfearn, General Manager T&D Europe
- IBM, Gavin Jones, Energy & Utilities North East EMEA Leader
- Hewlett Packard, Ian Mitton, Worldwide Director
- Cisco Systems, Andrew Longyear, Business Development
- 4RF Communications, Ian Troughton, CEO
- ABB, Karl Elfstadius, Global director of Smart Grid-programme
- Alcatel Lucent, Andy King, Strategic Industry Leader Northern Europe
- GPX International, Hugo Schonbeck, Director
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Who should attend?
- Utilities
- Technology vendors/ICT professionals
- Infrastructure developers
- Power and automation technologies
- Cyber security specialists
- Telecoms, wireless providers
- Manufacturers/Vendors
- Government/regulatory agencies
- Financial community
Job titles:
- CEO
- CTO
- CIO
- Future Network Managers
- Head of Transmission and Distribution
- Energy and Utility Directors General Managers
- Vice President
- Global Directors
- Head of Strategy and Innovation
- Smart Grid Directors
- Head of AMR
- VP of Strategy and Innovation
- Global Business Development Directors
- Managing Directors
- Engineering
- Consultant
- Technology Directors
- Modeling and Strategy
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Venue details
London Marriott Hotel Regents Park
128 King Henry's Road
London
NW3 3ST
Phone: +44 (0)207 722 7711
Fax: +44 (0)207 586 5822
Sales: +44 (0)207 449 4412
Sales fax: +44 (0)207 722 5973
www.marriott.co.uk/Regents-Park
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Ideally located with easy access to London's major motorways, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is set in the quiet suburbs of Swiss Cottage; close to Lords Cricket Ground, London Zoo and the chic bars and restaurants of St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill. The nearby tube station offers direct access to Wembley and the O2 Centre, Bond Street, Westminster and Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line.
The only luxury North London hotel in Swiss Cottage, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park promises a delightful stay, offering spacious rooms graced by amenities both pampering and practical - from luxurious new bedding to wireless Internet access. A tempting choice of dining includes the vibrant flavours of Brasserie Centrale and the casual Chat's Cafe Bar. To stay fit, a well-equipped leisure club and indoor pool awaits.
Nearest train station:
West Hampstead, 1.9 km
Nearest underground station:
Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line), 0.5 km, 5 min walk
Conference Documentation
Conference Documentation
SMi provide a wide range of conference documentation which allows you to benefit from the invaluable information shared by our expert speakers now and in the future. Our Hard Copy Documentation and CD ROMs, PLUS NEW CD Collections provides you with timely information valuable to your industry, which can be used as a future reference tool. Our conference fee includes a copy of the event proceedings in both hard copy and CD ROM.
Conference Documentation
SMi provide a wide range of conference documentation which allows you to benefit from the invaluable information shared by our expert speakers now and in the future. Our Hard Copy Documentation and CD ROMs, PLUS NEW CD Collections and Transcription service provides you with timely information valuable to your industry, which can be used as a future reference tool. Our conference fee includes a copy of the event proceedings in both hard copy and CD ROM.
Transcription
Attendees can now upgrade their CD ROM to include transcription of the 2 day event, by selecting the option below.
What does it include?
- The latest presentations from each expert speaker
- A pdf copy of the event transcription
- Speaker biographies
- Up to date forward schedule - including pdf download
Benefits of transcription:
- Carefully transcribed speaker documentation in pdf format
- Convenience of having information in text for ease of reference
- Assists our international delegates to clearly grasp concepts
- Complete presentations with no need to download any updates
Cannot attend? You don't have to miss out.
Pre order a transcription CD ROM by calling +44 (0)20 7827 6000 or register online below.
(Please note this service is subject to demand)
Every effort is made to record and transcribe the proceedings in full. Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, words or phrases may be transcribed incorrectly or may not have been picked up by the recording equipment. SMi cannot be held responsible for the omission of any text from these transcriptions, any errors in transcription or any loss sustained by any person placing reliance on the content of the transcription.
CD Collections
SMi are proud to present their CD Collection CD ROM. It will provide you with all you with the latest information on this subject, plus allows you to look back over the previous year's developments.
This collection includes:
- Key Opinion Leaders 2008
- Key Opinion Leaders Europe 2009
Purchase this collection and benefit from having 2 year's events on 1 disc and a 20% saving.
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