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The European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) will once again participate in Enlit Europe, taking place at VIECON in Vienna (Austria) from November 10 to 12, 2026.

This year, EUTC will contribute to the event programme with a session on utility telecommunications and network resilience, and will launch its new BPL Short Book. EUTC members and other stakeholders are welcome to stop by to meet the team, learn more about the association and hear about our upcoming activities.

Telecoms to Power Utilities Resilience

On day 2, November 11, EUTC will contribute to the session “Telecoms to Power Utilities Resilience”, at the Digitalisation: Tech, Innovation & Connectivity Hub (Hall B) from 09:30 to 11:30.

The session will begin with an introduction by Alberto Sendin (EUTC Board Member and Telecoms Director at Iberdrola), addressing the role of telecommunications in grid monitoring, the integration of distributed energy resources and outage response, including the contribution of private 5G, IoT and edge computing.

Right after, Adrian Grilli (EUTC Technology Advisor) will moderate the EUTC Panel Disucssion Utility Perspectives, featuring Alberto Sendin, Jesse Cornelissen (Manager Products and Architecture Telecom at Alliander), Sergio Ramos Pinto (EUTC Vice Chairman and Deputy Director at E-REDES), and Vincent Audebert (EUTC Board Member and IoT & Telecom Expert at EDF). The discussion will cover resilience from two angles: keeping telecommunications networks operational and using reliable communications to support electricity operations.

The Future of Broadband Power Line (BPL): EUTC Short Book

EUTC will launch The Future of Broadband Power Line (BPL) over Low Voltage Grids: Frequently Asked Questions, developed by the BPL Subgroup within the EUTC Telecommunications Technical Knowledge Task Force, launched in 2025.

The publication provides a practical and technical overview of BPL communications over existing low-voltage power infrastructure, covering network architectures, PHY and MAC technologies, performance and operational aspects. It draws on expert knowledge and deployment experience to support a better understanding of BPL and its role in smart grid communications.

March 31, 2026 | Brussels

EUTC participated for the first time in the 14th BEREC Stakeholder Forum, held in Brussels on March 31, 2026. Represented by Board Members Sergio Ramos Pinto and Vincent Audebert, we engaged with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across Europe, contributing to discussions on the future of electronic communications and digital infrastructure.

Recognised as a key annual gathering in the European telecoms calendar, the Forum brought together representatives from national regulatory authorities, European institutions, and industry to exchange perspectives on the evolving regulatory and technological landscape shaping the sector.

This year’s discussions focused on key priorities for Europe’s connectivity ecosystem. Through interactive “Meet & Greet” sessions with BEREC Working Group Co-Chairs, Sergio and Vincent engaged in targeted exchanges on topics such as network evolution, market dynamics, cybersecurity, sustainability, and regulatory developments.

Throughout the day, EUTC connected with stakeholders across the ecosystem, exploring how robust and secure telecommunications networks can support critical infrastructure and enable Europe’s digital transition. Participation in plenary sessions and keynote discussions further provided insights into the challenges and opportunities linked to next-generation networks and the broader evolution of telecoms policy.

Beyond the sessions, the Forum offered valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships with regulators and industry peers, and to identify areas for continued dialogue and collaboration on the future of Europe’s digital networks.

March 3–5, 2026 | Cape Town

EUTC participated for the first time in the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, held in Cape Town on March 3-5. Represented by Tracey Sheehan, we had the chance to engage with stakeholders from the African telecommunications and energy sectors, contributing to discussions on the development of resilient infrastructure across the continent.

Recognised as one of the leading energy conferences on the continent, the Indaba brings together energy leaders, policymakers, regulators and utilities to exchange perspectives on the future of the sector and discuss key priorities such as energy generation, infrastructure development and investment in sustainable energy systems.

This year’s theme, “Igniting the Power Revolution”, set the stage for meaningful conversations about Africa’s energy future. Throughout the event, Tracey connected with stakeholders from across the continent, exploring how telecommunications solutions can support reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy networks. She also participated in sessions on energy decarbonization and the green transition, sharing insights on the vital role connectivity plays in building modern, resilient infrastructure.

Beyond the sessions, the event offered valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships with utility representatives and identify new areas for collaboration.

March 2-5, 2026 | Barcelona

As part of EUTC’s mission to foster dialogue between the telecommunications and utility sectors, the association once again participated in the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, held from March 2 to 5. During the week, EUTC was also involved in the CIGRE SC D2 International Roundtable on Telecommunications, jointly organised by CIGRE and the 450 MHz Alliance, which took place in parallel with the congress.

 The Association was represented in both events by Adrian Grilli, EUTC Technology Advisor, and Vincent Audebert, Board Member and 5G & IoT Expert at EDF. They had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and participated in high-level discussions at the forefront of digital innovation.

About the Mobile World Congress  

Mobile World Congress stands as one of the most influential global gatherings for the telecommunications and technology sectors, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to explore the latest advancements in connectivity, digital transformation and infrastructure. Each year, MWC convenes tens of thousands of participants from across the globe to discuss key developments shaping the digital economy.

The 2026 edition focused in particular on the theme of “The IQ Era”, highlighting the growing integration of artificial intelligence with connectivity and digital infrastructure. Discussions centred on topics such as AI-driven networks, intelligent digital infrastructure, the evolution of 5G and the pathway towards 6G, satellite-to-device connectivity, and the role of telecommunications in enabling resilient and innovative digital ecosystems across industries.

About the CIGRE SC D2 International Roundtable on Telecommunications 

The CIGRE workshop  provided a platform to present EUTC’s work within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and contribute to discussions on how telecommunications solutions can support the monitoring and control of utility networks.

The session addressed the challenges of applying telecommunications to the monitoring and control of utility networks. Particular attention was given to the need for highly reliable, secure, and low-latency communication systems capable of supporting real-time grid operations and critical infrastructure management. Participants discussed how increasing digitalisation and the growing use of sensors, smart devices, and automated systems require robust telecommunications architectures to ensure continuous data exchange between control centres and field equipment.

The EUTC was delighted to hold its Annual Event that took place on September 29–30 at Hotel Quirinale (Via Nazionale, 7,  00184) in Rome, Italy. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the utility and telecommunications ecosystem for two days of high-level discussion, exchange, and networking.

Dynamic panels and insightful presentations

The conference offered a platform to explore key strategic topics through the following sessions:

• Spotlight to EUTC international partners | Andreas Breuer (EUTC), Dymitr Wajsman (UTCAL), Rusty Williams (UTC), Steve Liegl (UTC)
• EU & IT institutional representatives keynote interventions | Pilar del Castillo (MEP), Antonella Marino (DG CNECT), Katia Marcantonio (AGCOM)
• Round table about the future of connectivity | Règis Hourdouille (Ericsson), Paolo La Scola (AWS), Paidamoyo Mtutu (Analysys Mason)
• Round table about telecoms resilience and crisis management | Alberto Sendin (Iberdrola), João Galamba (E-REDES), Vincent Audebert (EDF), Paidamoyo Mtutu (Analysys Mason)
• Insight from Ukraine about resilience under pressure | Ivan Geliuikh (DTEK)
• Certification of wireless and mission critical for utilities | Carlos Pedraz (Global Certification Forum)
• Presentation of the BPL White Paper | Alberto Sendin (Iberdrola)
• Round table about resilient connectivity for utilities | Chris Farrow ( Chronos), Brice Jourdain (Eutelsat), Thierry Berisot (ETSI), Prof. Mohamed-Slim Alouini (KAUST University)
• International round table about radio spectrum | Jason Johur (TCCA), Brett Kilbourne (UTC), Noel Kirkaldy (CEPT), Gösta Kallner (450 MHz Alliance), Dymitr Wajsman (UTCAL), David He Qing (CIGRE)
• Session on Cybersecurity as a pillar of resilient utility communications | Aurelio Blanquet (EE-ISAC), Anjos Nijk (ENCS)
• Round table about building trusted operational context for critical infrastructure | Paola Quatraro (Oracle), Augustin Valencia (Fortinet), Mauro Pereira Aimeida (Deloitte)

Fuelled by our sponsors!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all sponsors for their valuable support and for sharing the following presentations:

• Ericsson | Dedicated mission critical networks for power grid resilience
• Garderos | Resiliency for Router Fleets at DSOs
• GE Vernova | From risk to resilience: hybrid communications architecture enabling the autonomous grid
• Italtel | Oracle vision for autonomous, AI-enabled networks
• Keysight | Building a cyber-resilient grid network spanning across wireless and wireline communication networks
• Network to Code | How AI and source of truth turns network data into audit evidence
• OneLayer | What each side got right first: lessons US and European utilities can borrow from each other’s private cellular playbook
• Palo Alto Networks | Building cyber resilience in grid networks operations
• Westermo | Operational sovereignty: a new foundation for utility resilience
• Tait Communications | The mission critical backbone of utilities
• CheckPoint | 

Happy hour and networking dinner at restaurant Roof Garden

The event also gave participants the chance to enjoy a happy hour sponsored by our sponsors, OneLayer and Palo Alto Networks, followed by a networking dinner at the restaurant Roof Garden (Via Tor de’ Conti 25, Rome) which allowed the interesting conversations to continue into the evening.

Additional information

Are you interested in receiving information about next’s year edition of the EUTC Annual Event? Reach out to us at communications@eutc.org.

Find below more images from the event!

Grazie a tutti!

EUTC was pleased to host the third edition of its Webinar on Satellites, which took place online on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Building on the success of the previous two editions, the webinar explored the latest advancements in satellite services for the utility sector, offering practical insights for real-world industry applications.

The session included Dr Abhaya Sumanasena (Real Wireless), Liam Beard (Vodafone), Franck Ranera (ICEYE), and Brice Jourdain (Eutelsat), each offering their perspectives and expertise on satellite-enabled communications for the utility sector.

Attendees had the chance to dive deeper into:

• The future of satellite and terrestrial mobile network sharing
• Developments in satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for utility network requirements
• The use of SAR satellites to monitor storm and wildfire damage to utility infrastructure
• The capabilities and potential of multi-orbit satellite networks for enterprise and utility applications

If you could not join us, please contact us at communications@eutc.org to access the recording of the session.

EUTC was pleased to host an exclusive webinar on November 25, following the success of the first edition, this second session brought together leading industry experts to continue the conversation on satellite services in the utility sector.

The session was introduced by Vincent Audebert (EDF) and included contributions from leading industry representatives. Marco Guadalupi (Sateliot), Jon Pearce (Lacuna Space), Christian Bergan (TSAT), and Thierry Berisot (Novamint) took part in the programme, offering their perspectives and expertise.

Attendees had the chance to dive deeper into:

• Current applications of satellite services in the utility sector
• Emerging challenges and how to overcome them
• Future developments shaping the industry

If you could not join us, please contact as at communications@eutc.org to access the recording of the session.

The European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) made its debut with its own stand at Enlit Europe 2025, marking an important step in showcasing our work to strengthen telecommunications for Europe’s utilities. The event offered an excellent opportunity to present our latest initiatives, share insights with industry leaders, and highlight the critical role of robust connectivity in enabling reliable, digitalised energy grids.

Throughout the event, EUTC engaged with participants at our stand, fostering technical discussions, knowledge exchange, and new collaborations. The strong engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration across the sector to ensure Europe’s energy infrastructure is resilient, secure, and future-ready.

Launch of the EUTC and Ericsson White Paper

A key milestone at the event was the launch of the joint EUTC-Ericsson White Paper on energy grid resilience. Highlighting lessons from recent blackouts across Europe, the white paper explores actionable strategies for building more secure and resilient networks to support the continent’s energy transition.

The findings were presented during a press briefing at Enlit’s Inspire Stage by Adrian Grilli, EUTC Technology Advisor, and Pilar Rodríguez López from Ericsson, followed by a panel discussion with industry and regulatory leaders. Read the full white paper and open letter here.

EUTC speaking at the Digitalisation Hub

In addition to our exhibition presence, EUTC led and participated in the session “Telecoms: Powering Utility Operations”, moderated by Adrian Grilli and introduced by Board Member Alberto Sendin. Panelists from Enedis, E-REDES, Alliander, and Iberdrola discussed how hybrid technologies, satellites (LEO), private 4G/5G networks, fibre, radio, Broadband PLC, and software-defined networks are shaping the future of utility telecoms.

The session reinforced that resilient connectivity is essential for the reliable digitalisation of energy grids, while interoperability, spectrum harmonisation, and professional telecom networks remain central to sector resilience.

The EUTC was thrilled to celebrate its 2025 Annual Event, a premier gathering of industry leaders and experts set to explore the most pressing topics in energy and telecommunications. The conference was held on November 4 and 5, 2025, at the Hotel NH Brussels Grand Sablon (Rue Bodenbroek 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium); two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge innovations.

EUTC at the European Parliament

For this edition of the EUTC annual event, we were delighted to start with a special session at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Pilar del Castillo, on November 4, 2025, from 08:30 to 10:30 AM. The debate focused on advancing security and resilience of electricity to strengthen European energy sovereignty.

Dynamic panels and insightful presentations

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

• Spotlight to EUTC international partners | Andreas Breuer (EUTC), Dymitr Wajsman (UTCAL), Rusty Williams (UTC)
• Panel discussion on major network issues in 2025: telecoms issues associated with Blackout in Iberian Peninsula | Alberto Sendin (Iberdrola), Sergio Ramos Pinto (E-REDES), Vincent Audebert (EDF), João Galamba Oliveira (E-REDES), moderated by Julian Stafford (TCCA)
• Panel discussion on Building the resilient utility of the future: exploring grid scenarios and their telecom implications | Noel Rushe (ESB), Arjan Olde Damink (450 connect), Saida Haji (Accenture), moderated by Gösta Kellner (450 MHz Alliance)
• UHF Band (N71) & 3GPP to improve support critical functions for society | Jos Berière (TNO)
• Protecting the operational telecoms of European energy infrastructures in the face of major interference from hackers, organized crime and nation states | Vyniarskyi Andrii (DTEK Group)
• AI for utilities: international taskforce report | Noel Rushe (ESB), Dymitr Wajsman (UTCAL), moderated by Adrian Grilli (EUTC)
• 6G Sustain Project | Damian Bevan (Real Wireless)
• International Panel on Standards, Regulations & Spectrum | Ronaldo Santarem (UTCAL), Noel Kirkaldy (Nokia), Vincent Audebert (EDF), Christian Kuhlins (Ericsson), David He Qiang (Huawei), Gösta Kellner (450 MHz Alliance), Kevin Graham (TCCA)

Fuelled by our sponsors!

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

• Ericsson | The cost of inaction
• Nokia | Quantum safe networks for critical infrastructure protection and resilience
• Chronos | Timing at the heart of the grid: evolving requirements for critical utility networks
• Tait Communications | Powering resilience: the mission-critical communications backbone of utilities. Exploring the 3Rs – reliability, redundancy, and restoration
• Teldat | Beyond connectivity: how Teldat uses AI to redefine cyber and physical security in utility networks
• Westermo | European sovereignty in action: Westermo and Alliander
• Druid Software | Private utility networks: simple, secure, resilient
• Power Plus Communications (PPC) | Cyber-resilient critical infrastructure: secure data communications for future smart grids

Additionally, we appreciate the engagement of our Silver Sponsors Tetra Safety Systems and TSAT.

Networking dinner at La Maison du Cygen

Moreover, we hosted an exclusive networking dinner for participants on the evening of November 4 at the restaurant La Maison du Cygne (Grand Place 9, 1000 Bruxelles, Bélgica), in the heart of Brussels; a unique opportunity for attendees to connect in a relaxed setting and exchange ideas.

Additional information

Are you interested in receiving information about next’s year edition of the EUTC Annual Event? Reach out to us at communications@eutc.org.

Find below more images about this unique experience!