European power grid operators are under immense pressure to speed up the pace of their grid modernization initiatives whilst guaranteeing organizational and infrastructure resilience, in the face of increasing regulatory constraints, global geopolitical unrest, and intensifying cyberwarfare threats.
GENEVA, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Against this backdrop Smart Grid Forums launches the 8th annual SGT27 (Smart Grid Technical Forum) with the objective of bringing together utility leaders, managers and experts under one roof at one time, for cross functional conversations that break down silos, drive collaboration across disparate teams, and ensure cooperation within multi-disciplinary projects.
“SGT26 was a wonderful experience. The AI sessions focused on Large Language Models were particularly insightful and gave me lots of new ideas for when we update our digital strategy. Overall, a great place to update on what’s happening in the smart grids as a whole.” Mihkel Harm, CEO – Elektrilevi
The 3-day programme kicks off with a Leadership briefing on Grid Resilience, including presentations on Infrastructure Resilience, Flexibility Resilience, AI Resilience, Connectivity Resilience, Network Management Resilience, Weather Resilience, Cyber Resilience, Technology Resilience, and Innovation Resilience.
Days 2 & 3 break out into an 8-track technical conference with expert presentations from utility project leaders, sharing their new technology implementation plans in the following domains: Substations, IEC 61850, SCADA Systems, Smart Metering, Utility Telecoms, Renewable Integration, Big Data, and OT Cybersecurity.
The content-rich conference is complemented by an extensive networking programme including a Utility Innovation Excellence Awards Ceremony on the evening of day 1, a series of Problem-Solving Roundtable Discussions on the evening of day 2, and Monthly Online Meetups post-event. The adjoining Solution Zone provides a display of leading-edge smart grid products and services from both the established suppliers and startup innovators. Lunchtime technical workshops and 1:1 live demo labs support participants with educational deep-dives before entering into partnership discussions.
“SGT26 exceeded my expectations” says Rakesh Bali, OT & Cyber Security Architect at National Grid in the UK. “It was great to see how solutions that were referenced as success stories in utility presentations were actually part of the 1:1 demos and exhibition. This is what I call a complete one stop opportunity to network with purpose.”
“This is a great event to meet other grid operators from across Europe, learn what challenges they are facing, and what innovations they’re working on” says Jonas van den Bogaard, Digital Strategy Lead at Alliander in the Netherlands. “It’s also great to hear from vendors what new solutions they’re bringing to the market. Very valuable to not re-invent the wheel over and over, SGT saves you time and money.”
“What makes SGT so valuable is that it brings together communities that don’t always interact enough in day-to-day operations” says Antoine D’Haussy, RVP OT Practice Lead International at Fortinet, Platinum sponsors of the event. “What is particularly important is the exchange of practical experience, not just theory, but what actually works in substations, control centres, and distributed environments. These conversations move the industry from isolated efforts to more coordinated and resilient approaches.”
100+ Utility Speakers including:
Mihkel Härm, CEO – ElektrileviTorsten Röglin, Managing Director – Stadtwerke FrankfurtThomas Reithofer, Head of Grid, Member of Executive Board – CKWJarosław Sirko, Executive Director of Risk Management – TAURON GroupGeorge Andreakos, Director of Grid Operations & Maintenance – HEDNOPaulo Libano Monteiro, Director of Innovation & Technology – E-REDESRazvan Tudor, Risk Management & KYC Director – ElectricaJosef Šikýř, Head of Information Technology Services – CEZ DistribuceJonas van den Bogaard, Digital Strategy Lead – AllianderArya Fazilat, Head of MCCS Labs – 50Hertz TransmissionAlessandro Cirocco, Senior Project Engineer – A2APeter de Koning, Enterprise Architect – AllianderBert Ezendam, System Engineer – AllianderMitchel Haeve, Product Manager, Grid as a Service – AllianderJeff Kartanegara, Programme Manager Integral Energy Systems – AllianderRamon Kranendonk, Product Manager Realtime Grid Platform – AllianderRene Wassink, Lead IT Consultant – AllianderTony Xiang, Principal Scientist – AllianderMarkus Hofsaess, Performance & Availability Manager – Bayernwerk NetzPekka Wartiainen, Head of Data & AI – Caruna NetworksJan Petráček, Programme Manager, CEZ DistribuceMartin Sloan, Group Security Director – Drax GroupAlex Harsch, Head of Cyber Security Resilience & CyberRange-e – E.ONSam Julian, Chief Cloud Engineer – E.ONPiotr Suwara, Grid Connection Manager – EDP Renewables PolandDaniel Wilson, Asset Analytics Manager – Electricity North WestOlivier Halkin, Data Scientist, Assets & Connectivity – Elia GroupThomas Sterckx, Virtual Substation Expert – Elia EngineeringHenrik Hagberg, Head of Price & Revenue Management – EllevioPrzemysław Starzyński, Head of the Innovative Initiatives Office – ENEA OperatorChristophe Camelis, Senior PACS Expert – EnedisTony Marchand, Smart Meter Downstream Interface Strategist – EnedisDamien Ploix, Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Operations – EnedisTom Madsen, Cybersecurity Architect – EnerginetRita Pires, Head of Supervision & Response – E-REDESRomulo Caliri, OT Architect – European EnergyMarkus Virtanen, Lead Data Scientist – FingridTom Segers, Head of Department Digitalisation & Communication Techniques – FluviusBendic Ritt, Team Lead Grid Analysis – Hamburger EnergienetzeMika Loukkalahti, Leading Expert – Helen Electricity NetworkIñigo Ferrero Fuente, Protection and Control Standardization Manager – i-DE, Iberdrola GroupÖrs Gyula Kőmíves, Configuration & System Integration Expert – MAVIRAdrienn Kiss, OT Cybersecurity Operating Leader – MAVIRRakesh Bali, OT Cybersecurity Architect – National GridLukas Kloibhofer, Head of Metering Department – Netz NÖLuca Juillerat, Founder of OverFlow – Ventures Architect – Romande EnergieStéphane Daetwyler, Strategic Development Manager – Romande EnergieDeepa Shaji Kumar, Asset Technology Standards Engineer – SSEN TransmissionMohseen Mohemmed, Protection & Control Engineering Manager – SSEN TransmissionAlex Stuart, Head of Data Management – SSEN TransmissionSvein Olsen, Enterprise Information Architect – StatnettErik Wejander, Project Manager Digital Substations – Svenska kraftnätWojciech Kozok, Head of Measurement Office – TAURON DystrybucjaTomasz Rodziewicz, Head of Innovation & New Technologies Office – TAURON Dystrybucjaİsmail Hakan Daghan, Senior Metering Systems Engineer – TEİAŞMuhammad Babar, Manager of Data & Documentation Management – TenneTMartin Greenwood, Asset Specialist, Secondary Systems, Offshore – TenneTMatija Naglic, Corporate Innovation Manager, Digital Twin Programme Lead – TenneTChristian Ruopp, Subject Matter Expert for Substation Automation – TransnetBWAnders Johnsson, Power System Specialist – Vattenfall
40+ Sponsors and Exhibitors including:
A-Antennas, Advantech Europe, Aspen Technology, Axians-Omexom, Cisco, CODRA, CONDIS, COPA-DATA, DLMS UA, DNV, Ecophi, EMH Metering, Eneida, Envelio, Fortinet, Garderos, Grid to Great, INSYS icom, Kalkitech, KEMA Labs, Navitasoft, NovaTech, Safegrid, Schneider Electric, Secure Meters, SMIGHT, Straton Automation, SUBNET Solutions, Tratos Cavi, Triangle MicroWorks, WAGO, Westermo, Wirepas.
Media Contact
Mandana White, Smart Grid Forums FZ-LLC, 44 020 8057 1700, registration@smartgrid-forums.com, www.smartgrid-forums.com
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