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ACDC Europe 2026

22nd IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission

 

28 - 29 April 2026, Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin, Germany

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ACDC is the energy industry conference covering new research in HVDC, FACTS, and power transmission technologies.

As the energy transmission progresses, it is essential that you keep your technical knowledge up to date and learn about the latest innovations to maintain grid efficiency.

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Connect with the latest ideas and new innovations in the energy sector when you attend ACDC Europe 2026, as we bring the conference to Germany for the first time.

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.

ACDC is attended by transmission operators, TSOs, vendors and researchers from all over Europe, making it an important opportunity to meet leading names in your sector, exchange ideas, and add your voice to industry-shaping discussions

Speakers include

Dirk Biermann

COO, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, Germany

Sébastien Silvant

Horizon Europe Project Coordinator - HVDC interoperability, SuperGrid Institute, France 

Willem Leterme

Professor, RWTH Aachen University, Germany 

Dirk Van Hertem

Professor, KU Leuven, Belgium

What you can expect at ACDC

  • Two days of peer reviewed content featuring the latest research and results in power transmission
  • Updates on the latest transmission projects taking place across Europe, including InterOPERA
  • Interactive panel discussions, including future projects on HVDC grids, and innovation in power transmission
  • Network with other attendees and extend your contacts at the evening drinks reception and morning walk
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Welcome from the conference chairs

Conference chairs, Ervin Spahic, Grid Planning Manager, WindGrid - Elia Group, and Kai Strunz, Professor, TU Berlin, welcome you with this short video message.

ACDC includes sessions on:

  • Future net zero power systems
  • DC grids: control strategies and technologies
  • Innovations in AC and DC power transmission
  • Power electronics converters for HVDC/FACTS
  • Next steps towards implementation of net zero energy systems
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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."

"This conference is a vital hub for professionals shaping the future of power transmission. The insights gained, and the connections made, will undoubtedly influence my work going forward. Highly recommended!"

"A really useful insight to the issues, development and projects that are in the delivery stage and what can we expect to see in the next 10 years."

"Very useful information on ongoing projects for real applications."

"It’s great to meet all the people that will make the future happen."

Gain CPD hours

Attending ACDC counts towards 14 hours of CPD which can be easily recorded using our Career Manager.

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Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

Raise your brand’s profile and place your ideas in front of an international audience of power transmission professionals. Talk to our team to tailor a sponsorship and exhibition package that fulfils your business needs.

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