Implementing the Common Information Model to Support the Seamless Integration of Multiple Operational Systems and Flexibility Market Players

5-Day In-Person Conference, Exhibition & Networking Forum
21-25 March 2022 | London, UK

The 3rd annual IEC CIM Week 2022 conference, exhibition and networking forum draws together CIM implementation leaders from across the power sector to share insights on the optimal application of the standard within the utility environment, between different utilities, and with a broad range of flexibility market players.

The Common Information Model is now established as the de facto standard for data exchange within the electric utility environment and a key enabler of the energy transition. But whilst the standard in theory is clear and compelling, it’s implementation in a variety of utility settings, continues to be complex, challenging, and cost intensive.

Through a series of utility case-study presentations and supplier innovation discussions we highlight the aspects of CIM that need further development to make it truly fit for purpose, identify the lessons learnt from CIM implementations across a wide rage of operational systems, discuss the effectiveness of validation tools and processes, and address how CIM can be fully leveraged to support DER integration and data exchange with a range of critical infrastructure players. Finally, we address the security and privacy issues that will strike the balance between data availability and privacy.

By participating in this week-long programme, you will come away empowered to:

  • Create a compelling CIM business case and secure long-term investment

  • Get the buy-in and support of senior management and peers in other departments

  • Prioritise the operational systems that would benefit most from CIM integration

  • Leverage CIM for data exchange with other utilities, flexibility market players, and other critical infrastructure organisations

  • Embed security and privacy into your CIM implementation to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance

By the end of this week-long programme participants will have a thorough understanding of the fundamental building blocks of CIM, clarity on the cost-benefit and how to devise a business plan and implementation roadmap to secure long term investment in CIM, and full awareness of how CIM enabled systems must be secured to ensure you achieve regulatory and legal compliance.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • CASE-STUDY PROGRAMME – hear lessons learnt from 20+ utility implementations of CIM across a wide range of operational systems, flexibility and critical infrastructure players.

  • TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION DISCUSSIONS – understand the CIM integration and verification strategies of key system suppliers committed to supporting interoperability.

  • ROUNDTABLE DEBATES – participate in intimate discussions, where you bring your CIM implementation challenges to the table and benefit from the insights of the entire ecosystem.

  • SOLUTION ZONE – the opportunity to technology scout through a focused display of 20+ CIM enabled product and service providers.

  • FACILITATED NETWORKING - join the organised onsite networking and online hang-outs during refreshment and lunch breaks for direct interaction with speakers in an intimate setting.

To find out how you can participate as a Delegate, Sponsor or Exhibitor:

Call:       +44 (0)20 8057 1700
Email:    registration@smartgrid-forums.com
Visit:      www.smartgrid-forums.com/iec-cim-week-2022