Open Networks: developing the future grid at #ENIC21

14:15 Flexibility and the DSO journey: celebrating five years of the Open Networks project
How has the project, and sector, evolved and progressed during this time?
Farina Farrier, Head of Open Networks, Energy Networks Association

14:25 Panel and Q&A

How has the project, and sector, evolved over the past five years?
How is the project working with broader energy transition policies and priorities?
Moderator:
Sotiris Georgiopoulos, Head of Smart Grid Development, UK Power Networks
Speakers:
Louise van Rensburg, Head of DSO and Whole System Coordination, Ofgem
Julian Leslie, Head of Networks and Chief Engineer, National Grid ESO
Dr Caroline Sejer Damgaard, Researcher, Association of Decentralised Energy
Dörte Schneemann, Head of Markets for Flexibility, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

15:05 Fireside chat
Progress on delivering the transition in 2021 and what’s to come in 2022
An update from the leads of each area of focus on key achievements from the past year and priorities for 2022 encapsulating:

Data and output
Whole energy system transformation
Flexibility and commercial evolution
Delivering Distribution System Operation (DSO)
Improving distribution connections for customers
Moderator:
Joana Dowling, Communications Manager, SP Energy Networks
Panellists:
Andrew Wainwright, Whole System Business Lead, National Grid ESO
Steve Atkins, DSO Transition Manager, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Ian Povey, DSO Technology and Data Manager, Electricity North West
Jim Cardwell, Head of Policy Development, Northern Powergrid

15:40 Wrap-up