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ACDC Europe

AC and DC Power Transmission European Industry Symposium

13 – 14 May 2024 | Amsterdam, NL

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Transforming transmission systems on the road to net zero.

Join us for a specialised event with expert speakers from across the European transmission industry, delivering the technical insights and connections the power grid needs.

Making its first visit to The Netherlands, ACDC 2024 Europe is your chance to gain insight from the engineers delivering Europe’s major power transmission projects. You will learn about the latest developments in HVDC and HVAC, hear real-world case studies and progress reports, and find out about new and emerging projects, technologies and initiatives in this fast-moving sector, as it moves towards the net zero grid.

You will benefit from the knowledge of top speakers in power transmission, making this event a must for anyone working in power transmission, and enabling the energy transition.

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At a glance

  • Two days of technical content
  • Updates on major European transmission projects
  • Insight into the latest HVDC technologies and multi-terminal HVDC
  • Case studies of new technologies to implement the net zero grid
  • Evening social event
  • Well-being walk around picturesque Amsterdam.

Why attend?

  • Get yourself ready for the energy transition with the latest technical insights
  • Learn about innovations to maintain grid efficiency as it transitions to decarbonisation
  • Network with thought leaders in power transmission
  • Hear about the latest HVDC and HVAC projects taking place across Europe
  • Share your expertise and have your voice heard via panel and debate sessions
  • Connect with your industry peers and stay up to date
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Key themes

  • HVDC Developments and System Operation
  • Multi-Terminal HVDC
  • HVDC Component Advancement
  • Grid Forming Possibilities
  • Case studies of major European transmission projects
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“It’s great to meet all the people that will make the future happen”

Hear what some of the engineers who attended ACDC 2023 have to say about the conference.

Go to https://youtu.be/wv-_Ly-6Snk

Hear from leading voices in the industry

Dr Ervin Spahic

Grid Planning Manager, WindGrid

Dr Priya Bhagavathy

Lead R&D Engineer, PNDC

Nils Charels

Senior HVDC Expert, Elia

Julian Leslie

Director of Strategic Energy Planning and Chief Engineer, Electricity System Operator
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What goes on at ACDC?

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ACDC China 2024

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