FUTURE GRID 2026: Interconnectors, BESS & Digital Infrastructure.
“Delivering Secure Power for AI, Data Centres & Net Zero Electrification”.
08:30 - Registration and Networking
09:00 - Opening Remarks
09:15 - Opening Keynote - Curtain Raiser
Recent Update on Geopolitical Trends, Power Market and Offshore Economics
Armed conflicts and political instabilities, economic
uncertainties and their impact on international interconnections
· Reviewing a new economic model of Harnessing and sharing of
renewable energy
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Evaluating the impact of greenhouse gases, environmental
concerns and climate change and how it can be addressed globally
09:45 - Opening discussion - Policy Makers Panel
Key Legislation and Regulatory Framework for the Grid Connection Operators and
BESS providers
· Outlining the current regulatory model adopted by energy market
operators, identifying loopholes and how to bridge the gaps
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Defining the new role of regulators and novel approaches to
promote innovative technologies and seamless grid integration
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What amendments in International and NERC standards are a must
to enhance the performance of interconnection and grid integration
10:30 - coffee break
11:00 – Sponsor Slot: The Battle for Grid Capacity: Data Centres vs
Energy Transition
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Co-location
of BESS + data centres. Behind-the-meter generation strategies
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Grid queue
reform (UK & EU)
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Private wire
vs regulated connection (eclipse power)
11:30 - Presentation - AI-Powered Grid
Smart Grid Connection Systems - Optimizing Power Delivery and Grid
Reliability using AI and Digital-Enabled Technologies
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What are the challenges offshore interconnection players are
facing in the absence of AI adoption, and how AI can improve overall
performance
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Drawing framework AI-based grid systems to combat malfunctions
and disruption while preventing grid failures and minimising energy waste
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Implementation of AI in the intelligent optimisation schemes
(ICOS) to increase effectiveness and sustainability
12:00 - Blockchain Talk
Revolutionising Energy Trading and Grid Management in Offshore Facilities using
Blockchain
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How blockchain technology is all set to revolutionise the
renewable energy sector and energy market globally
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Smart selection and use of blockchain technology to develop a
decentralised and secure energy trading system
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Developing smart contracts using blockchain technologies for
greater efficiency and higher transparency
12:45 - Lunch
1:45 - Sponsor
Slot: AI in
Grid Operations: From Forecasting to Real-Time Control
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AI for constraint management
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Predictive maintenance of grid assets
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AI in dispatch & balancing
2:15 - Presentation - Optimizing BESS
Implementing a Novel Predictive Maintenance to Optimize Life and Efficiency
of BESS
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Combining machine learning and AI-based technologies in
predictive maintenance for proactive maintenance
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Predictive maintenance approaches to reduce downtime and improve
overall efficiency and reliability
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Drawing an innovative predictive maintenance to address grid
integration delays and safety risks
2:30 - Fireside Chat - Achieving Clean Energy
Transforming Reliable Renewable Power Transmission Network Assuring Flow of
Clean Energy and Net Zero Emissions
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Looking into investment challenges and
regulatory hurdles, and discussing ideas to scale up the energy transmission
network
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Discussing key elements of a robust
energy transmission infrastructure for a stable and reliable power supply
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Novel approaches to use baseload power
sources to meet all the power needs of green future electricity systems
3:15 - Coffee Break
3:30 - Presentation - Secure Tech Talk
Building a Robust Security System to Secure Underwater Critical Infrastructure
and Subsea Cables to Assure an Interrupted Supply
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Making smart investment decisions in a multifaceted protection
approach to develop resilience and redundancy in the entire infrastructure
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Carrying out threat risks and vulnerability assessment of the
current security measures of undersea cable systems to mitigate attacks
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Using AI-based approaches to analyse vessel behaviour, enhance
surveillance and identify threats and suspicious activities
4:00 pm - Closing Panel Session
"What Must We Do Before 2030?" - Building a Strong
Foundation for a Resilient Energy Future
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Increase the scope and role of grid modernisation and
decarbonisation
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Securing the future while shifting towards low-carbon energy
systems
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What are the commitments required from companies to meet the
Paris agreement by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
4:45 - Closing Remarks
5:00 - End of Day 1
08:30 - Registration and Networking
09:00 - Opening Remarks
09:15 -
Opening Keynote - From Concept to Cable: Delivering Offshore
Hybrid Assets
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Real project case studies (North Sea)
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Interface risks (TSO vs developer vs OEM)
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Programme delays & supply chain
constraints
09:45 - Finance Leader Panel - Unlocking Capital
Attracting Investments While Building a Resilient Investment Case for
Cross-Border Infrastructure
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What strategic and practical initiatives
should be taken to attract potential investors and contractors to invest in
energy projects
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Aligning the oil and gas regulatory framework
with investor-friendly fiscal policies and streamlining the investment process
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Renewing investor relationship program with a
focus on a multi-pronged approach and transparency, ensuring a higher ROI
10:30 - Coffee Break
11:00 - Sponsor Slot: Who Pays for Grid Expansion?
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CEF funding practical realities
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Cap & Floor models
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Private capital into interconnectors
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TSO balance sheet constraints
11:30 - Presentation - Micro Grid.
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Gaining economic benefits, resilience, and
integration of renewables with a dynamic Micro Grid
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Technology and tools to design and develop
sustainable Micro Grids
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Advantages of Micro Grid over large structure
Grids and why European players should implement it
12:00 - Fireside chat - Teaming Up For
Sustainable Energy
Public-Private Collaboration to De-Risk the investments, Strengthen
Partnerships between PLN, Private Developers
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How public partnership can address
complexities in the regulatory framework, commitments and gaps in project
finance
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Building a synergy-based model for long-term
project viability to mitigate political and security risk associated with
cross-border projects
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Coming together to address key issues in
promoting sustainable infrastructure development and unlocking investment in
interconnect projects
12:45 - lunch
1:45 - Panel on Interoperability: Addressing the Challenge of Syncing
Standards Across Interconnectors
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Reviewing challenges of syncing and achieving
seamless data exchange and collaboration
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Developing SOPs to develop and adopt ways to
increase collaboration among vendors, industry and regulators
2:30 - Presentation - No Cost - Low Cost
Reducing Offshore Interconnection Cost - A Case Study
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Cost reduction techniques to minimise the
cost and space of offshore interconnect projects
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Managing cost overruns and cost spills in
offshore projects using proactive risk management
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Understanding the factors that lead to cost
overruns and deploying tools for estimation, project monitoring and control
3:00 - Fireside chat - Achieving Zero Emission
Integrating Green Hydrogen with Offshore Renewables & Storage to Achieve
Zero-Emission Carrier and Storage
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Analysing environmental and operational
current challenges of Offshore renewable energy plants in shallow waters and
deep waters
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Implementing a green hydrogen production
system in an offshore renewable energy plant in shallow and deep waters
3:30 - Coffee Break
4:00 - Closing panel - Empowering People For Safer Future
Energy workforce development - Skilling program to meet future challenges of
the storage and offshore connect
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Visualizing the future of offshore and
storage sectors and what kind of people and skill strategy is required to cope
with future challenges
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What skilling, reskilling, and talent
development programs are required to develop a global clean energy workforce
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Building a competent HR team to increase
attraction and retention of the clean energy workforce
4:45 - Closing Remarks
5:00 - End of Day 2
DAY 3 - SEMINAR
08:30 - Registration and Networking
09:00 - Training Begins
**Morning Session**
Future Grid Infrastructure, AI & Energy Demand
Theme: Understanding the challenge and infrastructure needs
Opening Keynote: Can the World’s Grid Keep Up with AI, Data
Centres & Electrification?
Session 1: Grid Connections & Capacity - Reforming
connections, managing AI power demand
Session 2: Data Centres & AI - AI infrastructure energy
needs, renewable pace, power strategies
Morning Panel: Responding to AI, electrification, data growth
**Afternoon
Session**
Delivering
Infrastructure
Theme: Practical solutions, project delivery, storage,
interconnectors
Session 3: BESS & Grid Flexibility - Role of storage,
market readiness
Session 4: Interconnectors & Offshore Infrastructure -
Energy security, offshore grids
Session 5: Project Delivery & Controls - Speeding up
infrastructure, managing risks
Closing Panel: Delivering grid infrastructure for Net Zero,
AI, Energy Security
