SMi are pleased to announce their inaugural conference on Smart Grids Data Management on the 22nd & 23rd of November in London. From design, deployment, management to integration and analysis of real time data, this two day conference will cover all the relevant issues. The essential networking opportunity will bring together a host of experts involved in tackling these critical issues for the utility industry.

Why should you attend this event?

• Gain valuable insight into key data management aspects and challenges surrounding the Smart Grid

• Develop a better understanding of next generation smart utility infrastructure and distribution issues

• Deploy key strategies to grow successful business out of your Smart Grid rollouts

• Build project excellence within your teams by adopting best practices from leading industry experts

• Hear examples from companies that are using intelligent data management systems within their Smart Grids

• Capitalise on excellent networking and information gathering opportunities

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Wayne Johncock, Chief Architect Strategy and Planning, CENTRICA
• Martin Deehan, Operations Director, UNITED UTILITIES
• Paola Petroni, Vice President, Infrastructure and Networks Division, ENEL DISTRIBUZIONE SPA
• Chris Harris, Head of Retail Regulation, RWE NPOWER
• Gunnar Hoffman, Manager of Technology, Corporate Research and Development, RWE AG
• Susana Banares, Head of Demand Response, RED ELECTRICA DE ESPANA  
• Ben Nicaudie, Head of Consulting, ELECTRALINK

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Jeroen Scheer, Manager IT Strategy and Architecture, NUON ENERGY
• Mark Ossel, Board Member and Vice President, ESNA
• Stephen Knight, Senior Consultant and Chair of UK Smart Metering Group, PWC
• Malcolm McCulloch, University Lecturer in Engineering Science, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
• David Socha, Utilities Practice Leader EMEA, TERADATA
• Frank Borchardt, Industry Expert

Who should attend?

• Data managers
• Technical Directors
• Network Development
• Distributions Directors
• Utility engineers
• Asset managers
• System operators
• Reliability and quality managers
• Integrators
• System engineers
• Innovation directors
• Strategic project managers
• System architects
• Metering projects managers

Venue details

Hilton London Kensington

179 – 199 Holland Park Avenue
London W11 4UL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7603 3355
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7602 9397

     Bordering Notting Hill, in the exclusive West London residential area of Holland Park, the Hilton London Kensington is superbly located along the elegant tree-lined avenue of Holland Park, offering easy access to the West End.

DIRECTIONS

Driving & Parking
From the M40 via the M41 or from the M4 via Hammersmith and Shepherd’s bush. Exit the M41 and turn left at the roundabout onto Holland Park Avenue. The hotel is on the right,.
There is a car park located underneath the hotel, the car parking has 100 spaces. Please note that there is a reduced charge for residents (GBP15.00 per 24 hours) and that the company who runs it operates a first come first served policy.

By Underground
Holland Park is the nearest tube station on the Central Line. As you leave the station turn right and the hotel is approximately 7 minutes down this road on the left hand side.

By Train
Heathrow to Paddington Station, 20 minutes on the Heathrow Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Gatwick to Victoria Station, 30 minutes by Gatwick Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Take Underground to Holland Park Tube Station

If you wish to book accommodation at the Hilton London Kensington, SMi personnel can make the booking on your behalf at SMi’s discounted rate for this hotel or any of the hotels listed on the following page. Simply contact us for the rates & return the completed booking form.

SMi’s LONDON HOTEL RESERVATION SERVICE
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Fax: +44 (0)207 827 6001       hotels@smi-online.co.uk