Course description

Framework and Issues:

Technological advancements in digitalization are rapidly affecting all aspects of the energy industry, expectedly to the benefit of consumers and the environment. For these benefits to materialize, appropriate regulation will be necessary, even though it is not yet clear what the scope of this regulation will be. In the context of the environmental challenge, the issue of digitalizing energy markets will become ever more important, as it is expected to foster energy efficiency and support the transition towards cleaner sources of energy.

The ERRA Digitalization Workshop, set to take place on October 24-25 in Istanbul, will discuss technological advancements and disruptions in digitalization and the opportunities and the challenges these bring to the energy sector. Organized jointly with WEC Turkey and IC4R (Istanbul Center for Regulation), the workshop will explore sector-specific and cross-sectoral regulatory policy option that address the aforementioned issues. These discussions will also include questions of cybersecurity, access to data, and privacy. Specific case studies, such as smart grids, will provide a direct insight into practical applications.

Registration

	Early Bird (before October 1)	Regular (after October 1)
ERRA Members	EUR 200
Others	EUR 300	EUR 400

Tuition fee includes: workshop materials, lunches, coffee breaks during the 2-day workshop.

Kindly note that accommodation is not included in the tuition fee. Negotiated rate for Workshop Participants at the course venue is 95 EUR + 8% VAT/ person/ night (incl. buffet breakfast). Room reservations and payment should be settled directly with the hotel. Reservation form will be provided with confirmation letter.

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Istanbul

Turkey

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli

Address: Abide-i Hurriyet Caddesi 142., Sisli, Istanbul 34381 Turkey
Tel.: +90 212 375 01 00
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Digitalization 2019

Please note that ERRA is not in the position to provide participants with funds or assistance in finding the necessary funds regarding their participation fees and does not have sponsored places for the workshop. Thus, we kindly ask you to submit your registration only in case the funds to cover your participation, including tuition fee, travel, etc. are available for you and your participation is already approved by your delegating company.

	Early Bird (before October 1)	Regular (after October 1)
ERRA Members	EUR 200
Others	EUR 300	EUR 400

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CANCELLATION POLICY AND REFUND

Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. Refunds of tuition fee, less EUR 100 administrative charge, will be applied to written cancellation requests received before October 10, 2019. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after October 10, 2019. All refunds will be processed only after the event closing date.
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08:45

Registration

09:00

Welcoming Remarks

09:20

Keynote Presentation

Bayraktar, Alparslan

Deputy Minister, Energy and Natural Resources Ministry of Turkey, Former Chairman, ERRA; Chairman, ERRA Strategic Advisory Board

09:40

Setting the Scene I: What is digitalization?

This session will take stock of the 3 main elements of digitalization: data, connectivity and analytics. It will present the possible impacts on transport, buildings and the energy industry.

Finger, Matthias

Professor, Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Switzerland

10:30

Coffee break

11:00

Setting the Scene II: How is digitalization transforming the electricity systems functions?

This session will highlight the anticipated transformations of our electricity systems and will shed light on new developments, such as decentralization, smart demand responses, smart distribution grids, etc.

Köksal, Emin

Associate Professor, Bahcesehir University

Wasilewski, Marcin

Head of Business, ABB