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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

Connect with power system protection specialists from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to explore the latest research, technologies and practical applications shaping the future of protection engineering.

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Join power system protection specialists in January 2027 for the second Asia-Pacific edition of the DPSP conference co-hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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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Discover the latest in power system protection

Hear about new research, technologies and applications, exchange knowledge with specialists and make valuable connections across the international protection community.

Programme

DPSP APAC 2027 will showcase the latest research, innovations and practical developments in power system protection.

Explore advances across renewable and inverter-based networks, HVDC and MVDC protection, digital substations, cyber security, transmission and distribution protection, AI, fault detection and emerging protection technologies.

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Technical visit to Global Switch

Global Switch is a leading data centre provider with over three decades of engineering expertise, continually evolving its infrastructure to support advances in power, cooling and IT technologies.

Join the technical visit on Saturday, 9 January to see this innovation in action. Places are limited to 50 participants, so early booking is recommended.

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Experience two days of multi-track technical content, 100+ expert speakers, poster sessions and networking, with access to conference proceedings and the exhibition.

Delegates can also gain 14 CPD hours, enjoy a drinks reception and connect with the international protection community.

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Hear from leading voices in power system protection

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
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Share your work with the protection community

Present your research, results and practical experience to an international audience of power system protection specialists and contribute to the technical discussion at DPSP APAC 2027.

Present your work

Present your research, results and practical experience to an international audience of power system protection specialists and contribute to the technical discussion at DPSP.

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Explore the technical scope

Discover the key topics and technical areas shaping DPSP APAC 2027 and find out where your research, innovation or industry experience could contribute to the conference programme.

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Journal publication opportunity

Authors of selected papers from DPSP APAC 2027 and DPSP Europe 2027 will be invited to submit an extended version of their paper for consideration to two IET journals: IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and IET Smart Grid.

We will be publishing Special Issues featuring papers from both conferences.

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 
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Sponsorship and exhibition

Raise your brand’s profile at DPSP APAC 2027


Whether it’s lead generation, brand awareness, thought leadership, a new product launch or geographical expansion you have in mind, our team will work with you to build a bespoke sponsorship and exhibition package that best helps you achieve your aims.

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