The IET’s International conference series:
Developments in Power System Protection (DPSP)
Where the power system protection community meets
DPSP conferences bring together protection engineers, utilities, manufacturers, researchers and technology specialists to explore the latest developments shaping safer, smarter and more resilient power networks.
Stay connected to the latest developments in power system protection.
DPSP brings the power system protection community together, giving you the opportunity to learn from experts, share knowledge and connect with industry peers.
As decarbonisation, renewable generation and new technologies transform the grid, power system protection is facing new and increasingly complex challenges.
Stay ahead of change and discover the latest technologies, strategies and thinking helping to shape the future of power system protection.
Stay at the forefront of power system protection
Discover what’s next
Explore emerging technologies, research and new approaches to power system protection.
Learn from specialists
Gain practical insights from experts working across industry and academia.
Connect with the community
Share knowledge, exchange ideas and build relationships with protection professionals from around the world.
Be a part of the DPSP community
“A fantastic forum, like no other. I came away with a renewed sense of energy from the sharing of common challenges (and solutions) as well as many new contacts and ideas.”
Stuart Harrison, SSEN
“Great place to interact with industry leaders and update on industrial trends on protection.”
DPSP Europe 2025 attendee
“The event was engaging and full of expertise in a single place you rarely will come across elsewhere. It is a chance to interact with people who are leaders in the field to share ideas about how the work being done can be achieved or done better.”
Todd Beament, National Grid
“I always recommend this conference as a good way to keep up with trends and innovation in protection, as well as a thought provoking and often inspirational discussion forum.”
DPSP Global 2026 attendee
What brings you to DPSP?
Explore the key themes shaping power system protection
Discover the technologies, challenges and applications driving change across power system protection, from future networks and digital substations to industrial protection and real-world applications.
Future networks
- New software solutions for protection systems
- Digital substations: protection aspects and architectures
- Protection implications for future networks with net zero technologies
- Impact of the energy crisis on protection technology evolution.
Protection of networks
- DC networks and point-to-point DC links in AC networks
- High-voltage and ultra-high-voltage transmission networks
- Microgrids and islanded networks
- Impact of weather, the energy crisis and new standards on network operation and protection.
Industrial network protection
- Asset protection
- Protection-focused monitoring and diagnostics
- Load shedding and load balancing schemes
- Bus transfer schemes.
Applications
- Protection issues during black start and network restoration
- Plant and substation protection
- Protection of electric transport systems
- Human aspects in protection and control.
Ready to join the DPSP community?
Connect with power system protection professionals from around the world
Discover the latest developments, exchange knowledge and be part of the conversations shaping the future of power system protection.
Event registration will be unavailable from 6pm on Thursday, 24 September 2026 until 9am on Friday, 25 September 2026.
We’re making upgrades to our event registration system.
On Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 6pm, our registration system will be temporarily unavailable while we upgrade our systems. For any urgent enquiries during this time, please email events@theiet.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.