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European Smart Metering Forum
Marketforce and the ASI's 2nd Annual Conference: From trials to implementation: the roll-out of smart meters across Europe
30th May 2012, Hilton Tower Bridge, London
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Speakers include:
Gunnar Hoffmann
Manager of Technology, Corporate Research & Development, RWE
Gunnar Hoffmann
Manager of Technology, Corporate Research & Development, RWE
Biography
From 2000 to 2005 I studied mechanical engineering and computer science at the University of Freiberg.
Afterwards I started at RWE Power within the department 'Hard coal and gas fired power stations' with the focal point being on the further development and optimisation of business processes as well as operation management systems.
Since the end of 2008 I have been engaged in the corporate research and development department at RWE AG with the emphasis being on conventional power plant technology, decentralised energy supply and Smart Energy. Besides the analysis of economic potential, a major task is to work out strategies for the purposeful usage of IT solutions.
In parallel to my current job I have completed a doctoral degree in computer science.
Vidar Kristoffersen
AMS & Smart Grid Project Manager, Fredrikstad Energi Nett
Miriikka Laakkonen
Communications Manager, Corporate Relations & Strategy, Fortum
Dr Manuel Sánchez Jiménez
European Commission
Dr Manuel Sánchez Jiménez
Program Manager for Smart Grids, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission
Biography
He joined the Commission in 1996 as a Project Officer within the Renewable Energies Unit in Directorate General for Research. During twelve years he coordinated the areas of "Integration of Renewable Energies" and "Smart Energy Networks" and launched the European Technology Platform "Smart Grids" in 2006. From 2007 to 2008 he has set up a new sector for "Information and Communication Technologies solutions for Energy Efficiency" at the Directorate General for the Information Society and Media. Since 2009 he is the Policy Officer for Smart Grids at the Directorate General for Energy. He launched the European Task Force for Smart Grids in November 2009 and presently chairs the Commission's Reference Group for Smart Grids. He holds degrees of Engineering (University of Seville, Spain) and Dr.-Ing. (University Kassel, Germany). Before his arrival at the Commission, he was the Director of the Plataforma Solar de Almería of the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Energy, the largest solar test centre in Europe.
Patrick Vu-Huy-Dat
Project Director, Strategy, and Project Development, ERDF
Patrick Devos
Program Manager for Smart Metering, Eandis
Conference overview:
With the smart metering cost benefit analyses due in September 2012, this conference will examine the next steps for member states that have decided or will decide to mandate smart meters. Senior figures will gather at the European Smart Metering Forum to discuss both positive and negative cost benefit analysis outcomes and also explore implementation programmes from across Europe. Industry leaders will also look at the system as a whole; they will ask how best to derive value from smart meters and how the benefits should be shared amongst stakeholders.
Key topics to be addressed include:
- Building on a successful smart meter roll out: what are the next steps to support the transition to a smarter energy system?
- What factors must be considered when making the decision to mandate smart meters?
- What are the challenges involved with realising the target of 80% of Smart Meters installed by 2020?
- From IHDs to smart phones: how can consumers be engaged in a ‘smart’ manner?
- Future proof, interoperable and scalable: what are the challenges involved with creating a smart system?
See below for free video content from previous conferences and our Utilities Newsletter, featuring interviews with some key industry decision-makers.
