Open Technology Forum Programme

Discover the latest innovations, technologies and industry insights shaping the future of power transmission and distribution.

With 120+ live presentations across four Open Technology Stages, hear directly from industry experts, technology providers and innovators throughout the three-day event.

All presentations are FREE to attend for qualifying industry professionals, with no additional tickets or bookings required. Simply register for your free visitor pass to access the exhibition and Open Technology Forums.

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    ​Power Technologies delivers state-of-the-art intelligent asset monitoring and smart grid solutions designed to safeguard mission-critical electrical infrastructure. By combining IoT connectivity, ene … Read More
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    Individual Testing of Cable Assemblies and Their Requirements, Including the Associated Challenges Why is individual testing of cable assemblies so important? What are the underlying requirements—and … Read More
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    The energy transition is driving unprecedented demand for critical grid infrastructure, while supply chains face increasing pressure from capacity constraints, geopolitical uncertainty, cybersecurity … Read More
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    • Stage One
    As transmission and distribution networks face growing pressure from grid congestion, renewable integration, electrification, and increasing resilience risks, traditional infrastructure-led solutions … Read More
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    Starting way back in 1965, Asbesco has seen the path of growth through steady and continual (step by step) improvements in all aspects. Hardware fittings and Accessories is 5 to 10 % of the total cost … Read More
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    Unlocking peak performance and safety at heights, this session explores the critical engineering behind advanced fall protection systems. Discover why industries are transitioning to secure ladder saf … Read More
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    As transformer demand accelerates, supply constraints, long lead times and material volatility are creating new risks for grid reliability. This presentation examines current market dynamics and demon … Read More
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    The energy sector is the industry of the future. The goal is to transition away from fossil fuels by expanding renewable energy generation and its use. Achieving this calls for a fundamental restructu … Read More
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    As Europe accelerates the energy transition, TSOs face a dual challenge: expanding grid infrastructure at unprecedented speed while securing access to critical technologies and equipment. This present … Read More
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    • Stage One
    The continuous efforts to improve environmental conditions mean that the carbon footprint will be one of the key factors in evaluating the performance of products on the European market in the future. … Read More
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    Step beyond theory and into real-world safety transformation. This presentation brings the insights of our latest whitepaper to life—uncovering the critical risks hidden in traditional climbing method … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    Utilities face ageing transformer fleets, rising loading and tight maintenance budgets. Online monitoring pays off only when data from many assets becomes timely, actionable decisions. This presentati … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    Conventional monitoring systems are great for capturing and amassing significant amount of operational data. As data interpretation becomes a priority, a monitoring system might be simply not enough f … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Cable failures are among the most costly and unpredictable events in power networks. This session shows how frequency-domain reflectometry diagnostics detect early degradation, joint issues, and hidde … Read More
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    POWERSAVE – Self-Powered Distance Protection for Modern Power Networks
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    The presentation examines the operational challenges of maintaining PTP (IEEE 1588) time synchronization in IEC 61850 digital substations. Svenska kraftnät’s Åker digital substation, this presentation … Read More
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    • Stage One
    How to lower total cost of ownership across the asset's lifespan, while staying compliant with aviation safety standards? Aviation warning lights and spheres deliver on both. Field-proven in extreme c … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    AI inference moves compute closer to users as Europe rewrites data center rules. Why neutral interconnection decides where AI scales on a constrained grid.
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    Arc flash is still an emerging electrical safety topic in Europe: the hazard is real, but practical implementation is often fragmented between EN 50110, IEC 61482, IEEE 1584, DGUV guidance, local regu … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    Ageing assets, growing load and environmental conditions are degrading low-voltage networks as tolerance for interruptions falls. Restoring supply after an event is no longer enough. This session expl … Read More
  21. ( - UTC -1 )
    • Stage One
    Metalube will explore the role of high-performance conductor greases in supporting longer asset life across demanding overhead line applications. The presentation will cover how conductor grease helps … Read More
  22. ( - UTC -1 )
    • Stage Two
    In 2025, the Baltic transmission system operators completed a six-year journey to synchronise their power systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area, supported by major investments in grid … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    Europe's grid expansion is stalled less by permits or money than by equipment: transformers and switchgear are quoted with multi-year lead times. This presentation introduces an underused alternative … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    This presentation explores the critical failure mechanisms affecting high-voltage polymeric insulators operating in the demanding environments of India and South Asia. Drawing from field observations, … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Grid operators face a growing gap between substation assets to monitor and people available to inspect them — a gap that widens offshore, where access is costly and hazardous. Grid expansion is collid … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    Uniinfra Solutions is an Indian specialist in aviation-led construction for the power transmission sector. It combines drones and helicopters to build lines faster, more safely and with fewer people o … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    As power transmission and distribution networks evolve, reliable gas density monitoring remains essential for ensuring the safety, availability, and sustainability of gas-insulated equipment. This pre … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    SEI will be covering how innovative monitoring technologies help to increase the capacity of existing transmission grids. For Overhead Transmission Line challenges in the implementation and deployment … Read More
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    • Stage One
    What if field data collection could be faster, more accurate, and immediately available for better asset decisions? In this 20-minute presentation, Amit Kumar will introduce Digital Inspector, a pract … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    Real-world applications demonstrate how self-powered protection can help utilities prepare their networks for a more decentralized and demanding energy future.
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    • Stage Three
    Tight deadlines. Delayed equipment. Permits, many contractors and a grid that must keep running. High-voltage EPC substation projects leave little room for surprises. This session shows how to spot ri … Read More
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    HYpact – an SF₆-free hybrid compact switchgear solution enabling grid decarbonization GE Vernova’s HYpact is a compact, high-performance switchgear solution that combines the benefits of air-insulated … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    The design, functionality and benefits of modern protective clothing for the energy sector, based on GORE-TEX PYRAD® technology. Modern protective clothing must combine safety, comfort and functionali … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    This presentation showcases BPI’s end-to-end manufacturing capabilities for Power T&D and Transformer components, covering precision machining, casting, forging and extrusion. By integrating diverse m … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    In February 2025, the Baltic states disconnected from the Russian-controlled BRELL ring and joined the Continental European Synchronous Area, ending decades of dependence on a grid they did not contro … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    V-Marc India Limited leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality power, control, and specialty cables, serving diverse industries globally with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and interna … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    In his presentation, Dr. Walter Holaus will present Hivoduct’s innovative Pressurized Air Cable technology — a sustainable, gas-insulated alternative to traditional overhead lines and conventional cab … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    Gas-insulated equipment is becoming increasingly data-rich, yet asset managers often still lack a consistent basis for translating monitoring, inspection and gas-condition information into actionable … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Joran Schneyer (Amprion GmbH) and Katrin Fernholz (DNV Energy Systems Germany GmbH) will present the innovative project on IT-supported methods for grid restoration with high share of renewable energy … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    How can grid operators deliver more power through existing infrastructure while maintaining control of operational risks? AVJU’s Observer system combines real-time conductor measurements, dynamic line … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    Europe's electrification ambitions depend on more than investment. They depend on access to critical grid infrastructure, resilient supply chains and manufacturing capacity within Europe. In this pres … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    Join ASTA Energy Solutions on stage for an exclusive update on our latest developments shaping the energy and manufacturing landscape. Discover cutting-edge product innovations, advancements in recycl … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    Integrated-Vacuum-Tapping-Interrupter (IVTI) has the exact same function as existing On-Load-Tap-Changer (OLTC) systems for power and distribution transformers with considerably lower cost and much mo … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    The energy system of the future will need to be much stronger, more flexible and capable of transmitting significantly more power than today's grid. And transmission lines are at the heart of this tra … Read More
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    We will cover five main areas over the ~15-minute session. First, a brief company overview: CELME's 60+ years as an oil-immersed transformer manufacturer, its ISO certifications, and its core sectors … Read More
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    • Stage One
    As grid expansion accelerates to meet data center, EV, and renewable energy demand, transmission structures face severe supply constraints. Lead times have stretched to 3-5 years for large power trans … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    Younes Norouzi as Managing Director of Bynoc GmbH will speak about engineering services for power cable infrastructure in transmission and distribution networks. Bynoc offers a full range of engineeri … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    Before having energy scarcity, we have to find ways to efficient use. In another side, Increasing renewables make grid more fragile. Flexibility at scale is the new concern by DSOs. We need to find wa … Read More
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    Rene’s presentation will discuss the outlook of turnkey infrastructure in the power supply, transmission and distribution industry. Growing power demand and aging infrastructure sets new challenges fo … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Utilities and grid operators are under pressure to improve reliability while controlling maintenance costs. CSL’s High-Voltage Insulator Coatings (HVIC) offer a proven, cost-effective way to boost per … Read More
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    We present a unique system for insulator testing for HV powerlines based on a drone and e-field reader. The technological platform that allows standard drones to operate in contact with energized insu … Read More
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    The transformer industry is facing substantial challenges. Many phrase this as an onslaught. The volatility has its origins in the increased global demand for electricity, the energy transition, AI an … Read More
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    Gases such as SF6 or other insulating and arc quenching gases are indispensable for the safe operation of medium and high-voltage applications thanks to their unique physical properties. Over time, ho … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Typically, in substations, UTC is derived from a GNSS receiver and distributed using different PTP power profiles and IRIG-B. For resilience against GNSS failures, the PTP Telecom Profile is an attrac … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    Improving energy efficiency and ensuring the reliability of electrical networks are key priorities for modern industrial facilities. This presentation will show how the correct power factor correction … Read More
  60. ( - UTC -1 )
    • Stage Three
    European Transformer market has changed in the last years and will continue to change. E.g. Energy Generation from centralized to decentralized, strong Energy demand from Data Center etc. Challenges f … Read More
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    • Stage Two
    Across power generation, transmission, substations, distribution, and end-use applications, infrared thermal imaging is one of the most effective methods for detecting thermal anomalies in electrical … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Join us during our presentation as we explore our field-proven, SF6-free switchgear range. Since 2016, our g³ technology has set the standard for high-voltage products in the field. In this presentati … Read More
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    How data-driven grid mapping enables confident decisions in LV networks Better decisions start with true grid visibility. GIS data alone is not enough – often incomplete and outdated for real operatio … Read More
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    • Stage Three
    As distribution networks grow increasingly complex, utilities need accurate, continuously updated grid models to improve reliability, resilience, and operational efficiency. This presentation explores … Read More
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    Technical capability remains fundamental to supplier selection, but what happens between technical credibility and consideration is increasingly shaped by how suppliers are seen, understood and engage … Read More
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    Modern distribution networks require a step-change in how capacity, flexibility, and fault management are delivered at low voltage. This presentation explores how an integrated LV ecosystem, combining … Read More
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    • Stage Four
    The performance and reliability of medium- and high-voltage insulation products strongly depend on the right formulation and preparation of highly filled epoxy resins. Residual moisture resulting from … Read More
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    Indian Metals Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IMS) is a trusted manufacturer and global supplier of high-performance copper alloy, brass, bronze and aluminium components for power transmission, distribution and … Read More
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    • Stage One
    Current developments in high-, medium- and low-voltage networks are increasing the demands on grid operation. Renewable energy, decentralized generation, e-mobility and fluctuating loads require great … Read More

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