Programme

Digital Transformation of the Russian Electricity Sector: Ready for Challenges and Open to Opportunities

24 May , 09:00–10:15
Panel discussion
Pavilion H, SPIEF Presentation Area supported by EY and FIAC

The priority development of automation and digitalization technologies is a trend which can be observed across all sectors of the Russian economy today. As a result, the role played by innovations in energy is becoming ever more instrumental. Rosseti is successfully fulfilling a number of major objectives to create a digital grid infrastructure offering outstanding efficiency and surpassing global standards. In terms of technology, it is driving the electric power industry to an entirely new level.
At the Russian Investment Forum earlier this year, Rosseti presented its 12-year strategy for developing a digital power grid in Russia. Digitalizing the grid is no mere fad, but a challenge for our times, and an undertaking which aims to meet current and future consumer demand. Within a short period of time, IT applications, new opportunities provided by technology, the development of domestic industry, and the use of alternative energy sources will inevitably lead to tectonic shifts and a fundamentally new technological wave across the industry as a whole.
Participants will discuss the specific steps involved on the path of digital transformation, and the main stages of building a digital grid. They will share their experience of implementing pilot projects, and talk about the main challenges facing the industry.

Moderator
Evgeniy Olkhovich, Deputy General Director for Strategic Development, Rosseti

Invited speakers
Anton Alikhanov, Governor of Kaliningrad Region
Oleg Isaev, General Director, IDGC of Centre
Andrey Mayorov, General Director, United Energy Company
Igor Makovsky, General Director, Yantarenergo
Andrey Nikitin, Governor of Novgorod Region

Experts
Andrey Butko,
Andrey Vavilov, Chairman of the Board of Directors, SuperOx
Johan Vanderplaetse, President, Russia and CIS, Schneider Electric
Vitaly Ivanov, General Director, IDGC of Siberia PJSC
Sergey Kulikov, Industrial Director of Electronic Cluster, Rostec
Ghislain Lescuyer, Chief Executive Officer, SAFT SAS
Carlo Palasciano Villamagna, General Director, PJSC Enel Russia
Petr Sinyutin, Director General, MOESK
Denis Yagodka, First Deputy General Director – Chief Engineer, IDGC of North-West