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Webinar: The Future of the Grid: A Journey through the German Smart Grid
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Event Start
02/13/2024 · 09:00 AM
Event End
02/13/2024 · 10:30 AM
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We are kicking off our 2024 initiative "The Future of the Grid: A Journey Through the German and American Smart Grids" with a free webinar on the German smart grid. Tune in and learn about the latest trends, innovations and solutions in the German smart grid and energy sector - directly from German experts. This event is free and open to everyone but tailored to U.S. experts in the smart grid and energy sector.

Program

Timezone: CST Program
9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome Remarks
9:05 - 9:25 AM

Smart Grid Roadmap 2.0: A Crash Course on the German Grid

  • Christian Schneider, Senior Researcher
    • @Smart Grids-Plattform Baden-Württemberg
9:25 - 10:10 AM

Panel Discussion: What’s Next for the German Innovation?

  • Moderator: Tricia DeBleeckere, Director, State Policy and Strategy
    • @Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
  • Eric Quiring, Director Global Public Affairs
    • @SMA Solar Technology
  • Daniel Stetter, Director, Smart Energy and Mobility Solutions
    • ​​​​​​​@Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering
  • ​​​​​​​Bartholomäus Surmann, Head of Technology & Innovation
    • ​​​​​​​@Netze BW
  • ​​​​​​​Beatrice Schulz, Head of Markets & Technology​​​​​​​
    • @BVES (The German Energy Storage Association)
  • Mirko Pracht, Director, Digitalization in Systems Operations
    • ​​​​​​​@50Hertz
  • ​​​​​​​Christian Schneider, Senior Researcher
    • ​​​​​​​@SmartGrids Platform BW
  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg (tbc)
  • 50Hertz Transmission (tbc)
10:10 - 10:25 AM Q&A with Panelists
10:25 - 10:30 AM

Upcoming Trips

  • Expert Trip to Germany (March 18-22)
  • Expert Trip to the US (May 13-17)
10:30 AM Conclusion of Event

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Key Takeaways

  • Foster bilateral exchanges with grid operators, energy regulators, industry representatives and other stakeholders in the smart grid space.
  • Get a crash course on regulatory, technical, and ecosystem structures in Germany and American energy grids.
  • Discuss and develop solutions to current challenges in the German and American energy grids.
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