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EUTC was delighted to celebrate the 2024 annual event on November 13 and 14, in The Hotel Brussels.

Bringing together key stakeholders for a connected Smart Grid, including Utility Telecom strategists and practitioners, institutional and policy actors, standardization and technology developers, and disruptors, the event represents a unique European Utility-focused knowledge-sharing and socializing opportunity. By addressing known challenges and inspiring future directions, it fosters actionable insights for delivering and innovating adequate Telecom solutions.

On this ocassion, EUTC was thrilled to welcome keynote speakers Mark van Stiphout from DG ENER (European Commission) and Michael Van Bellinghen from the Belgian Regulator (BIPT).

The conference provided an opportunity to focus on strategic topics, featuring the following sessions led by EUTC:

• The Presidents Panel with the participation of Andreas Breuer (EUTC), Rusty Williams (UTC), and Dymitr Wajsman (UTCAL)
• BPL/PLC Technology Session featured by Alberto Sendin (Iberdrola), Antonio Royo (UVAX), Mitesh Parikh (GE Vernova), and Philippe Picquet (Nessum Alliance)
• The impact of Climate Change on Utility Networks and need for enhanced resilience presented by Rusty Williams (UTC)
• EUTC Panel Session on the Collaborative Involvement in 3GPP works, with the speech of Sergio Ramos Pinto (E-Redes), Vincent Audebert (EDF), Alberto Sendin and Ignacio Martin Diaz (Iberdrola), and Matthew Baker (Nokia)
• International Panel on the ITU Developments, with the participation of Adrian Grilli (EUTC), Paul Renshall (Aston Paul), Gosta Kellner (450MHz Alliance), and Kevin Graham (TCCA)
• EUTC Regulation, Standards & Spectrum Group Meeting, lead by Jürgen Tusch and Adrian Grilli

EUTC would like to thank all sponsors for their contribution and for providing the below presentations:

• Aeris | Cellular IoT Security Gaps in Utilities, by Paul Healy, Mohsen Mohseninia, Peter Raemaekers, Jean-Louis Goethals
• Axians | Quantum Safe Networks, by Jose Lucas
• Chronos Technology | From Cyber Time to Cyber Crime – TERTA: BURST as a wake-up call for all Critical National Infrastructure, by Chris Farrow
• GE Vernova | Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Advanced Technologies and Digitalization, by Mitesh Parikh
• Fortinet | Embedded Security Communications Technologies for Utilities, by Agustin Valencia
• Nokia | Empowering Utilities: Real-Life Deployments of Nokia Private Wireless, by Mikko Ylä-Kauttu
• PPC | Broadband communication is crucial – learnings from Europe’s most cyber-secure smart meter rollout, by Eugen Mayer

Find below some photos of the event, and here the full agenda!

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EUTC was delighted to announce the EUTC & 450 MHz Alliance Joint Conference focused on “LTE lessons learned”, organized in collaboration with 450 MHz Alliance and its partners, that took place in Dublin on May 28-29, 2024.

The conference gave participants the opportunity to share knowledge and updates on “LTE lessons learned” topics. Moreover, attendees could enjoy a delicious networking dinner in the Irish capital.

From enlightening keynote addresses to impactful panel discussions and boundless networking opportunities, this conference was the ideal platform for industry leaders and new comers alike. They dived deep into the 450 MHz and EUTC ecosystem, its potential, its challenges and the path forward.

The European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) General Secretary Julian Stafford joined the Mobile World Congress that took place in Barcelona (Spain), from February 26 to February 29. 
 
The congress gathers representatives from technology, community and commerce allowing global mobile operators, device manufactureurs, technology providers, vendors, content oweners and many more, to share knowledge on connvectivity system.

It was a great opportunity where worlwide stakeholders of the telecommunications sector gathered to share and learn knowledge.

EUTC’s first webinar of 2024!

The webinar was hold online on March 18, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET.  After the successful webinar on E-sim, iSim and RSP, held in 2022, EUTC was excited to launch a second episode to dig deeper into the topic.

Julian Stafford, EUTC Secretary General, moderated the session that counts on the presentations of Cartsen Fischer – Senior Business Development of IDEMIA – and Steve Crofts – Senior Director of IoT Solutions of KORE -.

This follow-up seminar offered an opportunity to delve into the latest advancements and emerging trends in eSIM technology, with a specific focus on their impact within the IoT and M2M vertical environments. It was a chance to uncover fresh insights, cutting-edge strategies, and innovative applications that are reshaping the connectivity landscape.

If you want to consult the slides presented during the session, click on the below button. Moreover, you can also access the slides of the first episode.

You can find here the recording of the webinar.

For any questions, please contact communications@eutc.org

EUTC held his 2023 Annual Event in Madrid (Spain) at Espacio Larra, in November 7 and 8.

Presentations, panel discussions and meetings gathered together the EUTC Members and leading stakeholders from the industry, operators, and governments. Following the success of last year’s edition, attendees got the chance to network, share and exchange views on the future of utility telecommunications in Europe, touching upon fiber, satellite technology, metering, telecoms, cybersecurity and digital competences in the European Year of Skills.

The conference was an opportunity to focus on strategic topics, including the following sessions run by EUTC:

• Keynote speech from Miguel Ángel Sánchez Fornié, former President of the EUTC
• Panel discussion with representatives from UTCAL, UTC, ETSI and TCCA
• Presentation from Alberto Sendin (Iberdrola) around the utility challenges
• 3GPP Task Force Meeting, in collaboration with Samsung, Nokia and HPE
• Regulations, Standards and Spectrum meeting

EUTC would like to thank all sponsors for their contribution and for providing the below presentations:

• Emerging Technologies panel discussion | XR Tech & Vuzix, AVSystem
• Core Control of Private Networks and management of cellular networks for DSO | HPE
• Deploying Radio Communication for DSO’s SCADA | 4RF
• Security and Reliability through Mission Critical Networks, Ericsson contribution to building a more resilient Utilities sector | Ericsson
• Guaranteeing Secure, High Availability Comms | EMR & GE Vernova
• Zero by design: Secure, Resilient & Traceable Time in the Face of Adversity | Chronos

On the first night, attendees  also had the opportunity to join the Networking Cocktail and Gala Dinner at Club Financiero Genova.

Find below some photos of the event and the full agenda!

For any questions, please contact communications@eutc.org

On 30 June 2023, EUTC has participated to the CIGRE Conference in London, United Kingdom. Julian Stafford, Secretary General of EUTC has presented at the event, together with other experts from the telecommunications world.

Click here to access the presentations.