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🗣️ Maximilian Urban, Information Security Officer at E.DSO member Netz Niederösterreich GmbH, and Chair of E.DSO's Task Force on Cybersecurity, will share his expertise on NIS(2) implementation and Information Security Management in DSOs at "Watt’s Next? AI Transforming Energy from Flexibility to Sovereignty" Seminar, organised by the Royal Belgian Society for Energy (SRBE-KBVE) on 12 November in Zaventem. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from his experience in securing smarter energy systems. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWePngyG

Last chance to register for the 8th Cybersecurity Forum! 🔒 Join us on 30 October 2025 for a full day of expert insights, debate, and networking, co-organised by E.DSO, EE-ISAC, European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). 📅 30 October 2025 – 09H30 to 16H00 CET 📍 Stanhope Hotel, Brussels As geopolitical tensions rise and energy systems become increasingly digital, strengthening Europe’s energy cybersecurity is more important than ever. Next week’s conference will gather experts across energy, cybersecurity, and technology to explore how to accelerate the implementation of new cyber regulations, enhance public-private cooperation, and secure evolving supply chains and technologies. 🔒 Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation on building a safer, smarter grid. 📑 Discover the full programme: https://lnkd.in/eFGEWXRJ ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/ezmdFyVG #Cybersecurity #CyberGrids25 #EnergySecurity #SmartGrid

📢 E.DSO is delighted to welcome Elektrilevi (Estonia), Premier Energy Distribution (Moldova), and Sadales tīkls (Latvia) as new full members from January 2026. This was finalised during the E.DSO General Assembly meeting yesterday, kindly hosted by member EWE NETZ GmbH in Berlin, Germany. 👉 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ejEm9hMg

🗣️ In episode 238 of The smarter E Podcast, Luis Vale Cunha, Chair of ETIP SNET and Director of European Policies and Projects at E-REDES Portugal, E.DSO member, joins moderator Zackes Brustik for an insightful discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping Europe’s energy landscape. Europe’s energy system is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the urgent need to tackle climate change and build a sustainable future. Guided by initiatives such as the European Green Deal, this transition offers opportunities but also significant complexities, with smart grids playing a central role in navigating this shift. ➡️ This also brings artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI into focus. In the episode, the discussion explores what AI can achieve in European smart grids, how it can enhance human collaboration, and the challenges it presents. The episode also features E.DSO Success Cases ( 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSb5jATe) on the topic of AI. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eD8PJ9CX

📢 Applications are still open for the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗘.𝗗𝗦𝗢 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! Are you developing a pioneering solution or technological innovation that supports the energy transition and delivers real benefits to society? Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work! ⚡This award aims to highlight not only the growing importance of #digitalisation in the energy sector, but also broader #innovations that contribute to a smarter, more resilient, and consumer-centric energy system. 🔎 How to apply? If you meet the eligibility criteria, send a brief description (max. 1 page) plus a video (max. 4 mins) of your invention and its contribution to Veronica Cardoni ([email protected]) by 𝟮𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. More information here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eycqRY7W

Only 3 weeks to go until the 8th Cybersecurity Forum! 🔒 Join us on 30 October 2025 for a full day of expert insights, debate, and networking, co-organised by E.DSO, EE-ISAC, European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). 📅 30 October 2025 – 09H30 to 16H00 CET 📍 Stanhope Hotel, Brussels As geopolitical tensions rise and energy systems become increasingly digital, strengthening Europe’s energy cybersecurity is more important than ever. This year’s conference will gather experts across energy, cybersecurity, and technology to explore how to accelerate the implementation of new cyber regulations, enhance public-private cooperation, and secure evolving supply chains and technologies. 🔒 Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation on building a safer, smarter grid. 📑 Discover the full programme: https://lnkd.in/eFGEWXRJ ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/ezmdFyVG #Cybersecurity #EnergySecurity #SmartGrid

📢 Discover 𝐄.𝐃𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⚡ As the electricity system evolves, customers are becoming active participants in shaping it. Building on previous editions focused on technological innovation and skills, E.DSO new Success Cases release highlights how DSOs are empowering customers through digitalisation and enhanced interaction. 📚 Developed within the framework of the E.DSO Customer Empowerment Working Group, this collection showcases how DSOs across Europe are transforming customer engagement into a key driver of the energy transition. From improving transparency and access to real-time information to leveraging AI-based tools and open data platforms, these initiatives demonstrate how digital solutions enhance customer experience, streamline communication, and build trust. Each Success Case presents concrete examples of how DSOs are placing customers at the centre of a smarter, more responsive electricity distribution system. 👉 Discover the Success Cases here: https://lnkd.in/ePRXXYzn Ruslan Volynets (DTEK), Júlia Pereira (E-REDES), Denis Kozlov (DTEK), Gaëtan Van Lierde (ORES), Thomas Aistleitner (Netz Niederösterreich GmbH), Dimitris Vranis (ΔΕΔΔΗΕ Α.Ε. - HEDNO S.A.), Alexandre Loerke (E.DSO), Ignacio Basallote Muñoz (Naturgy), Edel Creery (NIE Networks), Vytautas Jurkus (AB „Energijos skirstymo operatorius“ (ESO), Gráinne O'Shea (ESB Networks), Lorena Fernández Villalvilla (Iberdrola), Ines Becue (Fluvius), Zuzana Magurová (E.ON).

⚡ DSOs Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy System ⚡ Join us for the 𝐄.𝐃𝐒𝐎 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 "𝐃𝐒𝐎𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦" to explore how to accelerate Europe’s electrification and modernise electricity distribution grids. 📅 𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 📍 '𝐋𝟒𝟐' 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 DSOs play a central role in driving and implementing innovation in the energy sector, operating distribution networks that are at the heart of Europe’s energy transition: connecting renewables, enabling electrification of transport and heating, and keeping power reliable for households and businesses. With the European Grids Package coming later this year, accelerating network rollout is more urgent than ever. This in-person event will gather EU policymakers, DSOs, and key stakeholders to explore ways to simplify permitting, accelerate digitalisation and cybersecurity, secure investment for future-ready grids, and empower consumers in Europe’s energy transition. ➡️ The draft programme will be available soon. In the meantime, secure your seat and register today: https://lnkd.in/eqx6mgKC

💡 Last week, E.DSO Technology & Knowledge Sharing Committee (T&KS) gathered in Poznań for a highly productive Q3 2025 meeting, and what an inspiring few days we had! We kicked off with a warm welcome from our hosts Enea Operator, featuring an excellent presentation by Rene Kuczkowski, PhD, Artur Andrzejewski, and Przemysław Starzyński, PhD. They shared how Enea Operator is driving innovation across the Polish energy sector, from software and hardware advancements to R&D breakthroughs in virtual reality, drones, and artificial intelligence. 🤖 On Day 2, we deep dived into the Committee’s objective to explore how stronger cooperation across committees can accelerate the deployment of key technologies for DSOs in a joint session with the Innovation and Research Committee (IRCO). Our discussions centred on five crucial priorities identified by our members: 🔹 Edge Computing 🔹 Artificial Intelligence 🔹 Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 🔹 Local Energy Optimisation 🔹 Digital Twins A big thank you to all our on-site and online participants and to our brilliant moderators Jan Kůla, Remy Garaude Verdier, Richard Vidlička, Fernando David Martin Utrilla, and Anne van der Molen (he/him) for steering insightful discussions. 🙌 And of course, special thanks to our hosts at Enea Operator for hosting us and sharing their latest innovations! Looking forward to continuing this momentum at our next meeting in Paris before the Christmas break. 🎄 Wouter Akker, van den (Alliander), Jan Kůla (ČEZ Distribuce), Richard Vidlička (ČEZ Distribuce), Maciej Wisniewski (Enea Operator), Artur Andrzejewski (Enea Operator), Przemysław Starzyński, PhD (Enea Operator), Karima Boukir (Enedis), Pierre Mallet (Enedis), Anne-Laure Popelin (Enedis), Daguzan Philippe (Enedis), Arnaud TSCHIRRET (Enedis), Gregor Taljan (Energienetze Steiermark GmbH), Luis Vale Cunha (E-REDES), Enno Wieben (EWE NETZ GmbH), Nikos Stefanakis (ΔΕΔΔΗΕ Α.Ε. - HEDNO S.A.), Fernando David Martin Utrilla (Iberdrola), Christoph Maier (Netz Niederösterreich GmbH), Karen auf der Horst (Netze BW GmbH), Ewa Mataczyńska (PGE Dystrybucja), Michał Fifowski (PGE Dystrybucja), Karolina Kowalska-Balmas (PGE Energetyka Kolejowa S.A), Ladislav Karlovský (Pražská energetika, a. s. (PRE), Pavel Glac (Pražská energetika), Anne van der Molen (he/him) (Stedin), Laia Guitart (E.DSO), Ondřej Černý (E.DSO).