ACDC Global 2025
The 22nd IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission
17 - 19 March 2025 | Birmingham, UK
Join TSOs and Transmission operators from across the world at this key meeting point for AC and DC power transmission engineers.
As the electrical grid decarbonises and the industry prepares for the energy transition, ACDC Global 2025 is the conference that connects you with the latest ideas and technologies.
You will hear case studies and progress reports from the transmission projects shaping today’s energy industry, as well as technical updates on multi-terminal HVDC, grid forming, and other emerging topics.
Speakers will include
Chris Watkin
HVDC Global Marketing & Strategy Manager, Hitachi Energy, Australia
Dr Andreas Saçıak
Technical Project Manager, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, Germany
Beth Warnock
Senior Power Systems Engineer
Energy Systems Catapult, UK
Graham Stein
Head of Offshore Coordination, National Grid ESO
ACDC Global 2025 at a glance
- Two days of technical sessions on 18 – 19 March
- Full day of tutorial sessions on 17 March
- Conference dinner on 18 March
- Morning wellbeing walk on 19 March
Updates on major projects, including HVDC-WISE, Hansa-link and Energy Islands - New research on HVDC technology and applications
- Panel debates with international experts
Don't just take our word for it… this is what ACDC attendees said:
“An excellent conference - one of the key conferences for the HVDC industry.”
“Fantastic event, technical contents are rich and informative, also wonderful platform for networking!”
“Fantastic networking opportunities and great vision from industry leaders. Very pleased I attended.”
"It’s great to meet all the people that will make the future happen."