CONFERENCE EVENT 2026

PowerGRID

27th May - 28th May

Following the success of PowerGRID 2025 we are delighted to invite you to join industry leaders, innovators, and experts at PowerGrid 2026 to explore the latest advancements in grid design and development, digitization, testing, and cybersecurity.

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Programme

27th May

09:30 - Registration
Sean McSweeny

Welcome to MTU Faculty of Engineering

Dino Masle

Emerging FRT requirements overview across European market for large load connections

David Supple

SF6 Removal

Speaker 3 - TBC
Ali Abdulla and Bernhard Engstler

Protection & IEC 61850

Ali Abdulla and Bernhard Engstler

Worskshops 1,2,3,4

Diarmuid McDonnell

Engineering and Testing Digital Substation Technologies for Merville and Nutley Lane

Saurabh Talwar

SIPROTEC V (Virtualized)

Kevin Dollard

Gala dinner in The Kingsley Hotel with Musical Entertainment after the meal.

28th May

09:30 - Poster Session

Accepted poster submissions will be presented.

Ali Abdulla and Bernhard Engstler

Worskshops 5,6,7,8

Sowmya Sabu

Anchor Foundations for Floating Offshore Wind Projects in the North Sea: Enabling Grid Connection and Build Out

André Silva-Melo

How Non-Conventional Instrument Transformers Can Be Utilised in Digital Substations

Adrian Dennehy

Celtic Interconnector — Construction Progress to Date

Keynote Speakers

Ali Abdulla

Regional Application Specialist, Digital Substations and Cyber Security | Omicron

Ali Abdulla is the European Regional Applications Specialist at OMICRON, with a BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Leicester. He has held various roles in designing and commissioning PAC systems. He has widespread experience in testing substation automation, protection systems and digital communication networks. Currently a member of CIGRE WG B5.84.

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Dino Masle

Group Technical Manager , Power Systems Expert | H&MV

Dino Masle received the M.S.E.E. from “Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek” in 2013 and immediately started working as a Relay Protection Specialist in an engineering company, specializing in design and commissioning of greenfield and brownfield projects in MV, HV substations as well as large power plants. His next experience was with the Croatian TSO at the position of SCADA and Control Engineer. During his time in the TSO, he worked on the integration of control center SCADA and power system analysis software to enable on the fly analysis of various system phenomena. He also worked on a substation level SCADA for various projects at 400 kV, 220 kV and 110 kV.

Currently, he holds a position of Group Technical Manager with H&MV. He is heading the power system studies team, working on standardisation and various engineering tasks across the business, as well as supporting high profile projects.

Throughout 2013 – 2025, Dino held position as external associate at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek as a lecturer in power system protection related subjects where he enjoyed his work with students and academia

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Kevin Dollard

Director of Transmission & Distribution | NeoDyne

Director of NeoDyne’s Transmission & Distribution business, Kevin, has built NeoDynes T&D division to a team of 50 engineers.  Kevin’s expertise is highly sought after, and he has played a leading role in integrating renewables into the transmission and distribution network.

Kevin is a Chartered Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering from UCC.

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diarmuid McDonnell

Transmission Protection Specialist | ESB

Transmission Protection Specialist in ESB’s Engineering and Major Projects division with 26 years experience in Utilities, Transport and Energy Markets. Currently involved in an ESB Innovation Project assessing the suitability of Digital Substation technologies, such as centralised protection and control, for the Distribution System and the Nutley Lane 110 kV Fully Digital Substation project.

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Bernhard Engstler

Application Engineer, Power System Testing & Diagnostics | Omicron

Bernhard Engstler finished his education as an Electrician in 1998 and worked internationally as a commissioning and service engineer until 2012.

Since 2013 he works at OMICRON electronics GmbH in Klaus, Austria, as an application engineer for primary testing with a focus on power transformer testing and diagnostics.

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David Supple

Product Marketing Director | ABB

David Supple is Product Marketing Director for Electrification Distribution Solutions in Ireland.

He has worked in Medium Voltage division for 36 years to date and will talk about the transition to SF6 free MV switchgear.

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Adrian Dennehy

Deputy Interface Manager | EirGrid

A Chartered Chemical Engineer with 26 years’ experience across the energy and pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical sectors, he combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen. He holds a B.Eng in Chemical and Process Engineering from Cork Institute of Technology and an M.Sc in Technology Management from University College Cork.  He has delivered major capital projects and led operational and maintenance programmes for complex industrial plants, working in global and multicultural environments. He is currently working on the Celtic Interconnector project for EirGrid as the Deputy Interface Manager, supporting delivery of Ireland’s first direct electricity link with mainland Europe, a strategically significant project for energy security and renewable integration.

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Sowmya Sabu

Global Product Manager | ESB

Sowmya Sabu is a Civil Engineer specialising in offshore wind foundation engineering. She currently works with ESB in the Offshore Wind Generation Engineering division, where her work focuses on foundation design, interface management, and site investigations, with particular expertise in anchor foundations for floating offshore wind platforms. 

She began her career as a Graduate Civil and Structural Engineer with Petrofac, a UAE‑headquartered EPC contractor, where she developed strong technical experience across oil & gas and offshore wind projects. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Limerick. 

Sowmya is deeply committed to the role of offshore wind in enabling a sustainable energy transition. She also serves as Secretary of the Women in Energy Committee at CIGRE Ireland, a position she has held since the committee’s formation in early 2025, and actively contributes to initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and the advancement of women in the energy sector. 

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Saurabh Talwar

Global Product Manager | Siemens

Saurabh Talwar is a Global Product Manager specializing in virtualization platforms and AI-driven solutions for power grids. With over 12 years of experience spanning P&L management, sales, operations, and business strategy, Saurabh has consistently delivered impactful results in the tech industry. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between user experience, technology, and business objectives. Saurabh emphasizes the importance of understanding organizational culture to drive product success, advocating for product managers to be the voice of the business within cross-functional teams.

Saurabh’s approach combines strategic insight with a deep appreciation for user-centric design, ensuring that products not only meet technical specifications but also resonate with end-users and stakeholders alike.

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How Was PowerGrid 2025?

PowerGrid 2025 was a tremendous success, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from across the power grid sector. Browse the highlights below.

PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
Judy Rea (MTU), Dr. Martin Hill (Head of Department, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MTU), Tom Neally (MTU), and Ashley Griffin (Training and Applications Engineer, OMICRON) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Judy Rea (MTU), Dr. Martin Hill (Head of Department, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MTU), Tom Neally (MTU), and Ashley Griffin (Training and Applications Engineer, OMICRON) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Judy Rea (MTU), Dr. Martin Hill (Head of Department, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MTU), Tom Neally (MTU), and Ashley Griffin (Training and Applications Engineer, OMICRON) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Judy Rea (MTU), Dr. Martin Hill (Head of Department, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MTU), Tom Neally (MTU), and Ashley Griffin (Training and Applications Engineer, OMICRON) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Ali Abdulla (Omicron), Seamus Keane (ESB), and Padraig Wallace (ESB) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Ali Abdulla (Omicron), Seamus Keane (ESB), and Padraig Wallace (ESB) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
Tom Foody and Philip Cuneen (MTU) at the PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo: Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin
PowerGRID 2025 Conference at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus, Cork, on January 9, 2025. The conference addresses  the challenge of upgrading the electricity grid to meet climate change objectives with renewable energy integration and  increasing electrical loads due to the sustainable electrification of transport and heating. Photo Joleen Cronin

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MTU offers a L9 Certificate in Smart Sustainable Power Engineering. The programme trains power engineers to design, operate, test and maintain the smart grid. Students explore the challenges of sustainable power networks and develop and apply leading-edge digital-enabled solutions. The class of 2024 have completed a case study combining their industry experience with the skills and knowledge gained during the course. The output of the case study is the poster presented at PowerGRID2025.

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