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Smart Grid Forums' Digital Substations Conference 2019 Set to Explore Strategies for Accelerating the Mass Roll-out of Digital Substations to Maximise Grid Visibility, Reliability & SecurityLONDON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- European utilities are under immense pressure to refurbish their brownfield substation sites whilst simultaneously accelerating the deployment of next generation digital substation systems to improve grid visibility, reliability and security. With a plethora of digital substation systems entering the market, there's a great deal of opportunity to procure high functionality, flexible, and future-proofed systems that maximise lifecycle whilst optimising investment. However, with the opportunities that next generation systems present comes significant implementation, operation and maintenance challenges that must be addressed before system integration and operation can take place. "The majority of utilities we spoke to during our programme research for this year's conference are now focused on integrating advanced process bus-based systems into their legacy infrastructure" explains Marcella Cilia, Conference Producer at Smart Grid Forums, the organisers of Digital Substations 2019. "However, with cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in these systems, the product assessment, procurement and deployment process is taking far longer than desired. As a result, we have formulated this year's programme to address the strategic, procurement, implementation, operation, and maintenance issues that must be considered before investment can be accelerated." Digital Substations 2019 takes place 26-28 November 2019 in Berlin. Over 3 intensive conference days, participants will get the opportunity to review the latest digital substation implementation case studies, participate in technology innovation panel discussions, problem solve during the end-user roundtable discussions, make new contacts during the evening networking reception, and technology scout through the exhibition area running alongside the conference. Discussion topics include:
With many more in the process of finalising the contributions. Join the solution zone: Digital substation system, component and service suppliers are invited to join the solution zone, to raise their brand profile, demonstrate their products and services and share their expertise with the most targeted and influential group of digital substation implementation leaders and decision makers. Capped at 10 stands we ensure a focused and relevant display of the latest tools, technologies and services for our utility audience and maximum visibility for each of the exhibitors. Event dates and location: Conference: 26-28 November 2019 Event website: https://www.smartgrid-forums.com/DIG19PRNWPR About Smart Grid Forums Smart Grid Forums is an independent conference producer specialised in the smart grid sector. We work hand in hand with engineering professionals to create innovative event concepts and high-quality programmes that inform technical decision makers and enable them to deliver exceptional results. Our approach is entirely market led. We stay exceptionally close to industry developments. Through our regular, rigorous and unbiased process of depth research with TSOs, DSOs, power generators, engineering consultancies, and technology innovators, we stay one step ahead of industry developments and provide live events that act as a catalyst for new ideas, new directions, and new approaches to achieving future energy security. For more information, interview and media accreditation: Mandana White, CEO – Smart Grid Forums 
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