Meeting overview:
This event marks the inaugrial launch of the CIGRE UK London Region Universities Hub, kindly hosted by Imperial College London, combining technical presentations, a panel discussion, a networking session to engage with students and young professional engineers, and an opportunity to promote and foster a CIGRE community at University.
This is also a chance to network with subject matter experts in the fields relating to power systems and with individuals from the energy business community.
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 – 13:00
📍 Location: Imperial College London, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ
Meeting Agenda:
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Welcome
10:05 PM – 10:15 PM: Introduction to CIGRE | Jonathan Chapman
10:15 PM – 10:20 PM: London Region Hub: Activities and Organisation
10:20 PM – 10:40 PM: Technical Presentation
Speaker: Panagiotis Papadopoulos
Topic: “The Impact of the Growing Use of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence in the Operation and Control of Power Networks from an Operational Perspective”
10:40 PM – 11:00 PM: Technical Presentation
Speaker: from National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) Technology Insights Team
Topic: “Insights into emerging technologies in power systems”
11:00 PM – 11:55 PM: Panel Session
Theme: “Shaping the Next Generation of Power Systems Researchers and Engineers”
Focus: Skills, tools, and mindset needed to address current and future challenges in power systems.
11:55 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking & Lunch
Catering and refreshments provided.