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The 21st IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection

DPSP APAC 2027 

 
6 - 9 January 2027
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

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Join power system protection specialists in January 2027 for the second Asia-Pacific edition of the DPSP conference.

DPSP APAC 2027 will connect industry specialists, academic researchers, and business leaders across the Asia Pacific to discuss emerging issues and innovations in power system protection.

Attending the conference will connect you with the people driving power system protection research in the APAC region. You will learn about the latest research projects and emerging results, with extensive opportunities for networking.

DPSP is the forum that will make sure you have the knowledge and skills to progress your career in power system protection engineering. Don’t miss out!

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Yasuo Matsuura

Managing Executive Officer & Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Kansai Transmission and Distribution, Japan

Zhihuai Shu

Former Chief Engineer, National Power Dispatch & Control Center State Grid Corporation of China, China

Feng Deng

Professor, Changsha University of Science and Technology, China 

Jinghan He

Executive Director, Energy and Electricity Research Center, Jinan University, China

Key themes

DPSP APAC 2027 will showcase the latest research, results and innovations in power system protection. You can expect to learn about new developments in:

  • Protection of networks – including high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage transmission networks, microgrids and islanded networks, and distribution and low voltage networks.
  • Evolving technologies and future networks – including new software solutions, digital substations, and new protection principles and algorithms.
  • Grid protection – including asset protection, bus transfer schemes, and cyber security issues within protection.
  • Applications of power system protection – including black start and network restoration, system integrity schemes, and substation protection.
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Conference chairs

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR

Prof Xinzhou Dong

Director of the Power System Research Institute
Tsinghua University

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR

Ir Prof Paul Poon

Managing Director
Poon’s Engineering Limited

LOCAL ACADEMIC CHAIR

Siqi Bu

Professor of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 

TUTORIAL CHAIR

Qiteng Hong

Professor
University of Strathclyde, UK