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 The 20th IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection

DPSP Global 2026

Take part in a world-leading forum focusing on the latest research and technical advances in power system protection

2 - 6 March 2026 | London, UK

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Focusing exclusively on power system protection, DPSP brings the whole industry together to share and learn from the latest research and technical advances.

Attending DPSP ensures that you are up to date with the technologies and strategies your business needs, providing you with access to the latest thinking.

As the modern grid adapts to decarbonisation – with elevated levels of renewable penetration, a diverse range of generation types, and the wider distribution of generation sources – new challenges and uncertainties have been introduced into the power system.

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Speakers will include

Xiaoyao Zhou

Engineering Compliance Manager, National Energy System Operator, UK

Beatrice Chong

Asset Manager - Protection & FACTS, National Grid, UK

Volker Leitloff

Expert at RTE France and Chair of CIGRE SC B5, France

A.P. Meliopoulos

Georgia Power Distinguished Professor, Georgia Tech, USA 

Technical visit to National Grid St John’s Wood Substation and London Power Tunnels

Discover one of London’s largest transmission substations and go behind the scenes of London’s energy network.

Our technical visit on Friday, 6 March 2026 is a unique opportunity to see high-voltage electricity in action.

Please note that you need to register your interest in advance.

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DPSP Global 2026 will include:

Three days of technical presentations, covering new research in digital substations, protection of renewables, protection aspects of transmission and distribution, and fault location.

  • A full day tutorial on driving the change in power system protection.
  • Consider policy economic impact, asset performance and lifecycle learnings from recent incidents.
  • Interactive panel sessions and key project reports.
  • Connect with your fellow attendees and continue the conversation at a range of networking events, including a drinks reception, conference dinner, and early morning walk.
  • A technical visit to National Grid St John’s Wood Substation and London Power Tunnels.

* Please note that additional charges apply for the tutorial, dinner, and technical visit.

Free Webinar on Driving the Evolution of PAC Systems

The webinar exploring the technology, asset management and future trends in Protection, Automation and Control (PAC) systems is now available to watch on-demand. Hear from experts from Ørsted, GE Grid Solutions, National Grid, Aalborg University, and Energinet.

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Don't just take our word for it…

 
"DPSP was unforgettable! Amazing sessions, well-qualified presenters in a very organised environment. It was definitely one of the best events that I have ever participated in."

"DPSP 2024 once again proved why it is probably the foremost protection conference."

"Good networking opportunity for researchers to meet industry."

Hear from our authors

Authors who have spoken at recent IET conferences, including DPSP, tell you more about taking part in this short video.

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Gain CPD hours

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

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Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

DPSP brings together over 200 engineers, researchers and innovators from the power system protection sector.

DPSP is the perfect platform for you to raise your brand’s profile, whatever your goals.

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