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The 19th IET Conference on Developments in Power System Protection

DPSP Europe 2025

 
1 - 3 April 2025 | Bilbao, Spain

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Meet the international power system protection community at DPSP Europe 2025

Focusing solely on power system protection, DPSP is your chance to ensure that you are up to date with the latest protection technologies and strategies, as the energy transition progresses and renewables make up an increasing proportion of the power grid’s sources.

DPSP Europe 2025 is your chance to hear the latest research, results and case studies – covering network protection, network security, protection of the renewable-fed grid, transmission protection, fault location, process bus, the application of IEC 61850, and cybersecurity considerations.

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Speakers include
Luis María Pérez Cuadrado

General Manager, Arteche, Spain

María Avery Fernández
Head of Engineering Support and Global Standards Adoption, e-distribución, ENEL, Spain
Alberto Sendin

Head of Telecommunications, Iberdrola, Spain

David McDonald
Grid Automation System Architect, GE Vernova, Spain
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Why DPSP?

DPSP is the conference where the power system protection community meet to share ideas, learn, and shape the future of the protection of power systems.

You will gain insight from leading engineers, hear peer-reviewed technical papers, take part in panels and debates, and connect with key vendors and service providers.

DPSP Europe 2025 will cover the key themes of:

  • Evolving technologies and future networks
  • Protection of networks
  • Industrial network protection
  • Applications of power system protection technologies
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Technical visit

Sign up for a post-conference technical site visit to the Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub at Ibedrola, taking place on 3 April.

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Join us in Bilbao

The destination for DPSP Europe 2025 is the picturesque city of Bilbao, a unique city that combines the avant-garde with the traditional feel of its old town.

We are pleased to be hosting the conference in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country.

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Webinar: Unlocking the Future of Protection

Taking place on Tuesday, 4 March at 2.30pm CET, this free to attend session covers the technologies and trends that will be important in the power system protection sector over the rest of the decade, including developments in substation protection and control, the impact and next steps for IEC 61850, digital substations, machine learning, and digital twins.

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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."

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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