About this Event
This meeting is to provide a high-level overview of the ongoing activities in CIGRE related to Study Committee A3 (Transmission & Distribution Equipment) and B3 (Substations and Electrical Installations) led by UK Regular Members Matthew Iles and Tony Chen. There will be presentations on a variety of topics including challenges with new SF6 alternatives, network expansion and other topics pertinent to our industry.
The second goal of this session is to provide an open platform for suppliers and users to present their respective plans and exchange their perspective on the transitioning away from SF6 and management of existing SF6 assets. This is happening with increasing level of supply chain constraints, challenges with new products and non-standard requirements, and a lack of experienced personnel to deliver.
We are aiming to use this event to look across the challenges faced by the entire sector and identify common themes for our CIGRE members. All of which leading to this big question of how CIGRE as an organisation can better support the solution development to tackle these problems.
Meeting Location: Please note the changes
Due to population demand we have had to find larger rooms to hold the A3/B3 Technical Liaison Meeting that you have registered to attend.
Venues are as follows (if you have pre-registered):-
Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 12:00 to 17:30
Now at the Hyatt Regency Manchester : 18th Floor Lounge
55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ
Wednesday 15th January 2025 | 18:30 – 21:00
Networking Dinner (no change): Hyatt Regency Manchester : 18th Floor Lounge
Thursday 16th January 2025 | 08:30 – 13:00
Now at The University of Manchester: Room Kilburn G41
Kilburn Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Kilburn Building Access: click link for a map: Travel Guidance Kilburn – Read-Only
Enter the building through the main entrance on Dalton Street opposite the Chaplaincy. Dalton Street is a pedestrianised walkway adjacent to Kilburn Building. Once inside, continue forwards and turn right at the circular pillar through the seating area, then turn left and walk down the corridor to the end where G41 is located.
Also please note: The HV Laboratory and National Graphene Institute tours will be limited to groups of up to 10 people at a time (it is a 30 minute tour). We will ask how many people wish to participate in the tour at the beginning of the meeting so as to organise the logistics.
Fees
There is a small charge of £10+VAT per person/day to secure your place to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided each day.
There is also a seperate charge of £30+ VAT for the Networking Dinner. The Dinner will take place at the Hyatt Regency, 18th Floor Lounge, with its outstanding panoramic views across Manchester City Centre to one side and to the peak district on the other.
Places to Stay
Visitors to the University of Manchester can get discounted rates at the Hyatt Regency. Visit https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/manrm-hyatt-regency-manchester . Click on ‘Book Now’; in ‘Special Rate’ choose ‘Corporate Code’. The code is 138884.
Otherwise, there are a range of Hotels to choose from at walking distance from the University.
Meeting Compliance
Please note that when registering you will be asked to confirm that you understand CIGRE’s Meeting Compliance Regulations (this is a mandatory requirement). To review a summary of these regulations click the following link:
https://www.cigre.org/userfiles/files/About/CIGRE_Compliance_Regulations_Guidelines.pdf
This event is kindly sponsored by
