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SGT25 draw together 400+ European power grid technical professionals for a review of the latest grid transformation projects

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Recent research carried out by Smart Grid Forums with over 100 European power grid professionals revealed growing concern that eroding supply chain reliability, workforce stability, and OT cybersecurity are inhibiting grid transformation projects, delaying renewables integration, and impacting Europe’s future energy security.

THE HAGUE CONFERENCE CENTRE, The Netherlands, Nov. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Recent research carried out by Smart Grid Forums with over 100 European power grid professionals revealed growing concern that eroding supply chain reliability, workforce stability, and OT cybersecurity are inhibiting grid transformation projects, delaying renewables integration, and impacting Europe’s future energy security.

Driving grid modernisation in the context of geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and workforce uncertainty to guarantee future energy security in Europe

It is with this in mind that Smart Grid Forums launch their 6th annual SGT25 conference, with an extended day of strategic plenary sessions addressing the big picture issues impacting the sector, followed by a technical programme show casing the best of the grid modernisation projects across TSO and DSO organizations.

“European utilities have never been under more pressure to deliver grid transformation whilst navigating the complexities of global supply chain disruptions, workforce uncertainties, and a more geopolitically malicious cyber threat landscape” said Mandana White, CEO of Smart Grid Forums. “It is at times like these that utilities must come together to gain clarity on the big picture, compare their experiences, and unify to tackle the path ahead with innovative new strategies and greater energy and conviction than ever before. Delivering to the energy transition is not a matter of If but one of How.”

At SGT25 utility senior managers will come together with their technical teams for three days of strategic and technical discussions, in order to get onto the same page, and move in the same direction at greater pace than ever before. The programme consists of:

1-Day Infrastructure Investment Briefing – a series of utility panel discussions addressing technology investment priorities and the implications for utility technical teams and the supplier ecosystem2-Day Technical Case-Study Conference – implementation focused programme reviewing the successes, setbacks, and future roadmaps of utility project leaders and product specifiers in six core domains: Digital Substations, Operational Systems, Smart Meter Infrastructure, OT Cybersecurity, Big Data, and Asset ManagementInnovation Excellence Awards Ceremony – attended by all participants, and evening of recognition and reward in support of utility innovationRoundtable Discussions – private senior management roundtable discussions as well as public technical roundtable discussions, facilitating high impact information exchange and networkingExhibition & Live Demo Labs – a display of leading smart grid product and service suppliers with deep expertise and experience in the grid sector

100+ Utility Speakers Scheduled Including:

Giulio Carone, CEO – AretiMihkel Härm, CEO – ElektrileviTorsten Röglin, Managing Director – Stadtwerke FrankfurtThomas Reithofer, Head of Grid, Member of Executive Board – CKWFazila Ahmad, Global Head of Data & AI Acceleration – EDP GroupRene Kuczkowski, Head of the Strategy & International Cooperation Office – ENEA OperatorEsa Äärynen, Head of Strategic Grid Planning – Helen Electricity NetworksRonan McKeown, Future Networks Director – NIE NetworksTadej Šinkovec, Head of Advanced Analytics – Elektro LjubljanaAndreas Reisenauer, VP Digital Infrastructure – Elia GroupTomasz Rodziewicz, Head of Innovation & New Technologies – TAURON DystrybucjaJonas van den Bogaard, Open Source Office Lead – AllianderSander Jansen, Product Owner Virtual Stations – AllianderJoep van Genuchten, Data Architect – AllianderDavide Della Giustina, Chief Business Transformation Officer, Smart Infrastructures – AretiYamshid Farhat, Head of Technology & AI – BKWJan Petráček, Chief Transformation Officer – ČEZ DistribuceAlexander Harsch, Head of Cyber Resilience – E.ONSam Julian, Chief Cloud Engineer – E.ONMatthias Merchlewitz, Consultant, Resilience & Cyber Range E – E.ONVincent Audebert, IoT & Telecom Expert – EDFSherif Hussein, Project Manager – EDFPeter Jensen, Chair of the IEC Technical Committee 13 – EDFDan Wilson, Asset Analytics Manager – Electricity North WestUros Stiplovsek, Programmer – Elektro CeljeTadej Šinkovec, Head of Advanced Analytics – Elektro LjubljanaHenrik Hagberg, Head of Price and Revenue Management – EllevioŁukasz Kasperski, Coordinator for Measurement Systems and Energy Quality – ENEA OperatorPrzemysław Starzyński, Head of the Office of Innovation Initiatives – ENEA OperatorClément Devun, IT/OT Cybersecurity Lead Architect – EnedisMaman Idi Cheffou, Project Manager – EnedisLudovic Pontnau, OT Cybersecurity Expert – EnedisFatoumata Sangare, Industrial Information System Compliance Specialist – EnedisSławomir Noske , Senior Innovation Expert – ENERGA-OPERATORFedder Skovgaard, Business Architect – EnerginetCarsten Strunge, Chief Engineer & Business Architect Grid Control Systems – EnerginetHelder Barbosa, Cybersecurity Project Manager – E-REDESJose Esperanca, Data Management Lead – E-REDESChisimdiri Anyaogu, Engineer, Asset Performance – ESBKamal Radi, Senior Specialist, Power Systems Planning, SCADA and Energy Management Systems – ESBMarkus Virtanen, Lead Data Scientist – FingridPeter Kellens, Expert Assets & Grid Architecture Electricity – FluviusDan Smidsrød, Systems Engineer Process Control – Glitre NettKristin Tukun, Data Scientist – Glitre NettJoris van Rooij, Data Analyst -Göteborg EnergiMika Loukkalahti, Leading Expert – Helen Electricity NetworksInigo Ferrero, Protection & Control Standardization Manager – IberdrolaBirkir Heimisson, Specialist in Digital Development – LandsnetPaul Thomson, Power System Engineering Modelling – National GridStanislav Kalynych, IT/OT Security Analyst – Northland PowerNicolas Bihannic, Expert in Orange Future Networks Community – OrangeWalter Schaffer, Head of Competence Center Electricity – Salzburg NetzDaniel Lafferty, Design Lead, Protection & Control – SP Energy NetworksAdrian Ferguson, Lead OT Project Manager – SSEN TransmissionMohseen Mohemmed, Lead Protection Automation and Control Engineer – SSEN TransmissionDeepa Shaji Kumar, Innovation Development Project Manager – SSEN TransmissionAlex Stuart, Head of Data Management – SSEN TransmissionRannveig Løken, Head of Protection Department – StatnettSvein Olsen, Enterprise Information Architect – StatnettNuran Cihangir Martin, Grid Strategist – StedinMachtelt Eggink, Technical Innovation Manager – StedinLeon Kuiper, Lead Data Scientist – StedinMarcel Neu, Project Manager, Meter Asset Management & Lead NextGen SIO – StedinJan Nienhuis, Security Expert – StedinBas van den Berge, Head of Asset System Policy & Technical Innovation – StedinSjors van der Heijden, Strategist, Grid Automation – StedinGiuseppe Martinelli, Domain Architect Business, Power System Data – Svenska kraftnätAnna Rådman, Senior Vice President Business Intelligence – Svenska KraftnätErik Wejander, Project Leader Digital Substation – Svenska kraftnätMichael Knuchel, Head of Substation Automation Systems Engineering – SwissgridMariusz Jurczyk, Board Advisor for AMI – TAURON DystrybucjaMuhammad Babar, Leadership Team, Asset Data Management – TennetRemko Logemann, Maintenance Strategist – TennetMatija Naglič, Business Developer, System Operations – TennetEmir Ozdurmus, Asset Specialist, High Voltage Control & SCADA Systems – TennetJan Vorrink, Senior Advisor International Affairs, Future Design, System Operation – TennetBogdan Leu, Project Manager – TranselectricaMohammed Radi, Network Data Modelling Engineer (CIM) – UK Power NetworksVincent Gliniewicz, Senior Data Strategist – VattenfallÍvar Hrafn Ágústsson, Control System Specialist – VeiturJoyce van de Garde, Director Telecommunications – Westenergie

For more information please contact:

Mandana White, CEO – Smart Grid Forums

Smart Grid Forums Ltd

PO Box 80711, London, N19 9HJ, United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)20 8057 1700 | registration@smartgrid-forums.com

Smart Grid Forums is an independent conference production company serving the smart grid technical community. We monitor the market, conduct in-depth interviews with technical decision makers and translate this information into techno-commercial conferences that empower participants to accelerate their implementation plans and deliver exceptional results to their organisations. Our events are peer-to-peer exchanges. They are immersive, exhaustive and action oriented. We place the utility voice centre-stage and uncover the implementation insights that will enable you to benchmark your own digitisation strategy, fine-tune your own implementation plan, and deliver exceptional results to your own organisation.

Media Contact

Mandana White, Smart Grid Forums, 44 020 8057 1700, registration@smartgrid-forums.com, www.smartgrid-forums.com

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COMPUTEX 2025: Seize Global Tech Opportunities – Registration Now Open!

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TAIPEI, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — COMPUTEX 2024, organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), attracted global attention with 1,500 exhibitors and over 80,000 attendees, including tech professionals, startups, buyers, and media worldwide. As a premier platform for AI innovation, it solidified COMPUTEX’s position in the global tech scene. The upcoming COMPUTEX 2025 will be held from May 20 to May 23 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centers, focusing on the theme “AI Next.” Interested exhibitors are encouraged to register and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with the global tech market.

2025 Main Themes: Embracing AI and Innovation

The theme for COMPUTEX 2025, “AI Next,” focuses on the latest trends in artificial intelligence and how AI will drive industrial transformation in areas like content creation, product design, and manufacturing. By 2025, over half of global data analytics tasks will be cloud-based, with AI-related investments projected to surpass USD 300 billion by 2026. COMPUTEX 2025 will spotlight three main themes: AI Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility. This focus aims to provide a robust platform for tech companies to present pioneering AI solutions and showcase advancements in robotics, next-gen tech, and mobility.

InnoVEX Pavilion: A Hub for Innovation 

The InnoVEX pavilion, renowned for supporting startups, will continue to be a highlight at COMPUTEX 2025, offering emerging companies an avenue to connect with manufacturing partners and access global distribution networks. This area will host various startup-focused activities, including competitions and product showcases, to attract interest from international venture capitalists and foster collaboration.

Diverse Events and Industry Leader Participation COMPUTEX 2024 concluded with influential keynote speakers, including leaders from AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, Supermicro, NXP, and Delta Research Institute. These leaders provided insights into how cutting-edge technologies can drive the future of AI, making COMPUTEX a critical forum for industry discussion. For 2025, the event will feature similar high-level talks and forums, along with theme-based tours, startup showcases, and procurement matchmaking sessions to facilitate networking and foster partnerships across borders.

Registration for COMPUTEX 2025 Open – A Premier Global Platform 

With registration now open, COMPUTEX 2025 offers a valuable platform for tech companies to enter international markets and form strategic partnerships. The event will feature keynote speeches, themed tours, and business matchmaking sessions, providing both established industry leaders and startups with valuable opportunities for exposure and growth. Don’t miss this unique chance to be part of the global tech scene; register now and visit the official website for more details.

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Medcrypt Expands Strategic Partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, RTI and Stratigos Security to Enhance Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

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Medcrypt Broadens Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen Medical Device Cybersecurity Ecosystem Collaborations with BioT, Extra Security, RTI, and Stratigos Security empower medical device manufacturers with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including cryptography, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and FDA compliance support. Together, these partnerships provide enhanced protection across device connectivity, threat detection, and regulatory alignment, meeting the healthcare industry’s growing demand for secure, interoperable technology.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Medcrypt, the leader in proactive security solutions for medical devices, today announced an expansion of its strategic partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, Real-Time Innovations (RTI), and Stratigos Security. This collaborative network aims to deliver an enhanced suite of cybersecurity capabilities, addressing the demand for secure, interoperable technology solutions across the medical device ecosystem.

BioT is the infrastructure for medical device clouds – the secure, simple, and smart foundation for delivering next-generation care.  BioT extends Medcrypt’s software vulnerability capabilities into an analytic and operational platform that executes a business-oriented plan specified for impacted devices, use cases, and organizations, etc. BioT assesses the relevance of what is actually deployed, mitigates according to business risk, and provides proof of mitigation.

Extra Security, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, specializes in in-depth offensive security assessments covering all aspects of medical devices and their supporting systems. Extra Security provides high-fidelity, FDA-focused security evaluations to Medcrypt customers, supporting FDA submission requirements and strengthening ongoing security programs. This partnership safeguards critical healthcare technologies against evolving cyber threats, ensuring that cybersecurity remains adaptive to the latest risks.

RTI, the leading provider of connectivity software for autonomous systems, enables developers of complex medical technologies—such as surgical robots and patient monitoring devices—to incorporate Medcrypt’s cybersecurity solutions alongside RTI Connext® Security Extensions. This comprehensive, out-of-the-box solution integrates encryption, authentication, and secure communications, providing essential protections while maintaining device performance and supporting compliance.

Stratigos Security, a trusted partner within Medcrypt’s network, plays an essential role in delivering technical cybersecurity solutions with a regulatory focus for the medical device industry. Specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling, Stratigos Security helps manufacturers integrate robust security measures throughout the device lifecycle. Their approach ensures clarity and alignment for engineers, regulatory affairs teams, and regulators, all working toward achieving comprehensive regulatory readiness in today’s complex compliance landscape.

“By expanding our partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, RTI and Stratigos Security, we can deliver a complete cybersecurity ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of healthcare technology,” said Om Mahida, Vice President of Product Management at Medcrypt. “These collaborations equip our clients with end-to-end security, from connectivity and compliance to threat detection and regulatory strategy, helping them navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape confidently.”

Medcrypt and its partners will engage in joint marketing, co-develop integration demonstrations, and raise industry awareness of the critical importance of cybersecurity in medical devices. Training exchanges between the teams will enhance their expertise, ensuring all parties continue to evolve their solutions in response to cybersecurity’s unique demands within healthcare.

About MedCrypt

Medcrypt is helping healthcare technology companies ensure medical devices are secure by design. We provide cybersecurity products and strategic management consulting to expedite the go-to-market process of medical device manufacturers’ new life-saving connected technologies. Founded in 2016 by a team of healthcare cybersecurity experts, Medcrypt is uniquely positioned to be the security catalyst for medical device manufacturers to design secure, FDA-approved technologies. We continue to work with those paving the way toward safe and reliable medtech.

To date, Medcrypt has raised more than $36 million in funding with participation from Johnson & Johnson Innovations, Intuitive Ventures, and Dexcom Ventures. For more information, please visit www.Medcrypt.com.

Press Contact:

Jenny Bourne
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3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition – Transforming Food, Climate, and People

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Global Conference in Bangkok Invites Participants to Shape the Future of Sustainable Rice 

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference & Exhibition 2024, will be held in Bangkok on 26-27 November 2024, under the theme ‘Sustainable Rice: Food, Climate, and People’. Organized by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP), this event underscores the vital role of rice production in addressing global climate challenges and fostering sustainable food systems. Solutions to these challenges are particularly relevant for commercial rice industry actors, development groups and government institutions.

The event offers attendees the opportunity to engage with global and regional experts and stakeholders who are committed to enhancing the resilience and sustainability of rice value chains. Participants will discover innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives, such as the Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative and the Global Environment Facility, both designed to drive impactful and scalable change. Attendees will gain valuable insights directly from SRP members and key stakeholders, who will share essential recommendations and lessons learned from their experiences within the SRP framework.

“There’s never been a more important moment for the transformation of the sustainable rice eco-system both in Asia and globally,” said Wyn Ellis, SRP Executive Director, based in Thailand. He highlighted that a shift to more sustainable rice farming practices will be crucial to boost farm livelihoods, enhance food and water security and combat climate change.

Since its launch in 2017, the SRP Conference has emerged as a flagship event and forum for bringing together stakeholders from across the global rice sector. Following the success of the last event in 2019, SRP anticipates over 300 high-level delegates from industry, government, research and development partners joining the conference this year. 

The conference aims to explore the latest innovations, share best practices, and build new partnerships to promote sustainability in rice cultivation and supply chains.

“This event is designed to offer a rich platform to explore the latest tools for impact monitoring- including carbon accounting- and to share knowledge and connect with leaders advancing sustainable practices worldwide,” said Dr. Ellis. “SRP invites attendees to be part of the conversation that will set the stage for sustainable transformation — foster new partnerships, exchange ideas, and help build a more sustainable future for the rice sector!”

Why Attend? 

Learn from leading experts in sustainable rice production.Explore the latest innovations and approaches.Network with stakeholders and peers from around the world.Participate in discussions to catalyze broader change through collaboration.

Event Details: 

Dates: 26-27 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ICT (GMT+7)
Venue: United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
Registration:  https://app.glueup.com/event/3rd-global-sustainable-rice-conference-and-exhibition-2024-113133/ 

Join us in Bangkok to shape the future of sustainable rice production!

About the Sustainable Rice Platform: 

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is a global multi‐stakeholder alliance comprising over 100 institutional members from the public, private, research, civil society and the financial sector.

SRP works with its members and partners towards transforming the global rice sector by improving smallholder livelihoods, reducing the social, environmental and climate footprint of rice production, and by offering the global rice market an assured supply of sustainably produced rice.

SRP promotes resource-use efficiency and climate change resilience in rice systems (both on farm and throughout value chains) and pursues voluntary market transformation initiatives by developing sustainable production standards, indicators, incentive mechanisms, and outreach mechanisms to boost wide-scale adoption of climate-smart, sustainable best practices among small farmers. 

www.sustainablerice.org

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