Join us for an immersive and insightful conference, HVDC at Scale: From Projects to Systems, kindly hosted by ARUP, where industry leaders and experts supporting these developments come together to explore the future of HVDC transmission.
As an unprecedented scale of HVDC projects now move into delivery across GB and between GB and other countries, this session is an opportunity both to reflect on those achievements to date and consider what the future beyond these could be from the mid-2030s onwards. A range of HVDC technology innovations are underway, with increasing capabilities supporting the security and resilience of the transmission systems. So, what might be next? Are we on the cusp of interoperable DC transmission systems across the North Sea supporting GB energy transition into the future?
Meeting Details
📅 Date: Friday 12th June 2026
🕒 Time: 09:30 – 15:00
📍 Location: ARUP Offices, 10 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF
Attendance Fee: There is a registration fee of £75.00 + VAT for non-members, £50 + VAT for members and £25.00 for students to reserve your space. Refreshments and a networking buffet lunch will be provided.
Venue Capacity: The venue capacity is limited so book soon!
Key Topics
- Grid expansion- Collaboration in infrastructure planning: Explore the latest in HVDC North Sea expansion ambitions
- Panel Session – Interoperable HVDC grids: Engage with industry leaders in a thought-provoking discussion in Interoperable HVDC grids.
- Incorporating Resilience into HVDC System Design: Discover emerging trends and key challenges in HVDC deliverability.
- Young Engineer perspective: Learn about the art of possible based on the academic and research work of CIGRE UK’s Next Generation Network.
Speakers Confirmed
- Rahul Jagdale | Head of strategic network planning at SSEN-Transmission: The HVDC Transmission System as Backbone of UK Energy Transition: Emerging Trends and Key Challenges.
- Ruben Pastor-Vicedo | Head of European Strategy at National Grid: Enabling North Sea ambitions through offshore hybrid assets: policy perspectives.
- Konstantinos Stamatis | Restoration & Resilience at NESO: Electricity System Restoration.
- Waqquas Bukhsh | Senior Lecturer in Advanced Optimisation for Power Systems at the University of Strathclyde: Volt-Xpanse NIA | UHV solutions for GB network onshore reinforcement.
Panel Discussion
“Interoperable HVDC grids will not emerge from the market without mandated coordination.” – Stakeholder Perspectives
Panellists include
- Ben Marshall | HVDC Centre and CIGRE UK Regular Member for SC B4 (DC Systems and Power Electronics)
- Maria Liendo | Associate Director at ARUP
- Jacqueline Redmond | Executive Director at the Power Network Demonstration Centre
- Bless Kuri | Director of System Engineering and Investment at SSEN-Transmission
This event will be an exciting day of knowledge, exchanging ideas, and fostering meaningful connections