Utility & Network Summit

Theme: Digital Twins and Geospatial Intelligence for Smart Power and Telecom Networks

24-25 APRIL 2025 Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hall - Potsdam

Concept Note

Geospatial World Forum 2025 will host a two-day Utility and Network Summit to promote and align advanced digital technology prowess for economic empowerment. The focus will be on the increased use of clean energy sources through electrification and the development of smart and digital grid technologies in real-life scenarios. This summit will gather leading electricity distribution system operators (DSOs), national associations, policymakers, innovators, and investors to ensure the reliability of Europe’s electricity supply while enabling active consumer participation in our energy system.

The Utility and Network Summit themed Smart Energy Transition, will showcase the integration of spatial computing and digital twin technologies to optimize the reliability, security, and efficiency of electricity supply. By leveraging advanced technologies—such as sensors, intelligent software, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and digital twin models—participants will gain insights into creating interactive virtual environments. These environments will represent various industrial operations and utility management scenarios, allowing for more precise planning, monitoring, and optimization of energy resources. This initiative aims to tackle the significant challenges associated with ambitious energy, climate, and security supply goals while fostering economic growth. The summit will guide EU research, demonstration, and innovation (RD&I), as well as policy and regulation, to support smart grid development for a sustainable energy system.

The Agenda and Our Speakers

Thursday, 24th April

0930 - 1130
Session 1: Smart Integrated Power Management Systems in Urban Infrastructure

Session Highlight

  • Exploring how digital twin technology, AI-driven predictive analytics, and IoT-enabled smart grids can enhance energy efficiency, reduce wastage, and optimize power distribution in urban areas.
  • Discussing strategies for incorporating solar, wind, and battery storage solutions into urban power systems while ensuring grid stability, demand-side management, and resilience against outages and peak load fluctuations.
Swati Mittal

Moderator

Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India

Plenary

Haitham Harras
Haitham Harras
Chief Executive Officer
Penta b for GIS
Egypt

Plenary

Dhruba Banerjee
Dhruba Banerjee
GIS Head
Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL)
India

Plenary

Dr Tuncay Kucukpehlivan
Dr Tuncay Kucukpehlivan
General Manager
Basarsoft
Turkey

Plenary

Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed
Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmed

Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia

Plenary

Narendra Babu Vattem
Narendra Babu Vattem
Chief Executive Officer
iSpatial Technologies
USA

Plenary

Shriya Vij
Shriya Vij
Associate Vice President- Startegy & Mergers and Acquisitions
SatSure

Plenary

Amar Nayegandhi, CP, CMS, GISP
Amar Nayegandhi, CP, CMS, GISP
Global Head of Technology and Innovation: Geospatial Sector Leader
Woolpert
USA

Plenary

1130 - 1330
Networking Break followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500
Session 2: Smart Metering, Grid Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Management

Session Highlight

  • Examining how next-gen smart meters enable real-time consumption tracking, dynamic pricing, and demand-side management to enhance energy efficiency and consumer engagement.
  • Addressing the challenges of securing digital grid infrastructure from cyber threats, implementing robust encryption, AI-driven threat detection, and regulatory frameworks to ensure data integrity and resilience against cyberattacks.
Venkata Rajanikanth Muppalla

Moderator

Venkata Rajanikanth Muppalla
Head - Geospatial strategy & Go-To-Market (GTM)
Tech Mahindra
India

Plenary

Ryan Ciesielski

Keynote

Ryan Ciesielski
Head of Geospatial
National Grid
UK

Plenary

Lee Braybrooke

Panellist & Speaker

Lee Braybrooke
Key Accounts & Alliances Director
Trimble
UK

Plenary

Lee Braybrooke has been working in information management and data analytics for over 30 years. Now in his role as Key Accounts and Alliances Director for Trimble, Lee's focus is on championing the needs of today's multi-disciplined Geospatial customer, allowing those needs to inform the development of the ever expanding Trimble solutions portfolio.

Ravi Shankar Gaddam

Panellist & Speaker

Ravi Shankar Gaddam
Solutions Architect
Itron Inc
Canada

Plenary

Rafaela Tiengo

Panellist & Speaker

Rafaela Tiengo
Project Manager
Spotlite
Portugal

Plenary

Ramakrishna Mulukutla

Panellist

Ramakrishna Mulukutla
Practice Leader GIS/LBS
Cognizant
India

Plenary

1500 - 1600
Coffee Break & Visit to Exhibition
1600 - 1730
Session 3: Sustainable Utility Management in the Circular Economy

Session Highlight

  • Exploring the integration of EVs with smart grids, AI-driven charging infrastructure, and V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology to enhance energy efficiency, grid stability, and urban mobility.
  • Discussing the role of geospatial analytics, IoT, and AI in optimizing EV charging station placement, reducing congestion, and enabling seamless multimodal transportation networks.
Swati Mittal

Moderator

Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India

Plenary

Douglas Johnson- Poensgen
Douglas Johnson- Poensgen
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Circulor
UK

Plenary

Andrine Mendez
Andrine Mendez
Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
GoPlugable EV Charging
Ireland

Plenary

Seb Lessware
Seb Lessware
CTO
1Spatial
UK

Plenary

Prasanta Saha
Prasanta Saha
Head - Energy & Utilities (Portfolio) - Europe
HCLTech
Spain

Plenary

Datuk Prof Sr Bernard Liew Chau Min
Datuk Prof Sr Bernard Liew Chau Min
Director of Lands and Surveys
Sabah Lands and Surveys Department
Malaysia

Plenary

Andrea Manara
Andrea Manara
Senior System Analyst/ ITU Focal Point for Geospatial Information Management
International Telecommunication Unit
Italy

Plenary

Friday, 25th April

0930 - 1015
Session 1: Connected Networks & Digital Twin Integration for Smart Telecom Systems

Session Highlight

  • Exploring how 5G, fiber-optic networks, and emerging technologies like 6G will drive ultra-reliable, low-latency communication for smart cities, autonomous systems, and industrial IoT applications.
  • Securing Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure - Addressing cybersecurity challenges, network resilience strategies, and the role of AI in detecting and mitigating threats to ensure uninterrupted and secure connectivity.
Swati Mittal

Moderator

Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India

Plenary

Andy Millard
Andy Millard
Customer Advocate, Vexcel Data Program
Vexcel Imaging
UK

Plenary

Ramakrishna Mulukutla
Ramakrishna Mulukutla
Practice Leader GIS/LBS
Cognizant
India

Plenary

Dr Mohsen Miri
Dr Mohsen Miri
Director- Strategic Partnerships
Phase One
Germany

Plenary

1015 - 1130
Session 2: Network Governance- Unleashing New Opportunities

Session Highlight

  • Exploring regulatory models, spectrum management, and public-private partnerships to ensure equitable access, data sovereignty, and interoperability in next-gen network ecosystems.
  • Discussing how advanced network governance strategies can drive innovation, enable new business models, and unlock revenue streams through edge computing, AI-driven services, and data-driven decision-making.
Swati Mittal

Moderator

Swati Mittal
Director
Geospatial World
India

Plenary

Ankur Sharma
Ankur Sharma
Co-Founder
Flock Energy
India

Plenary

Carsten Roensdorf
Carsten Roensdorf
Strategic Propositions Manager
Ordnance Survey
UK

Plenary

Leonard Sands
Leonard Sands
Global Director, Land
Fugro
The Netherlands

Plenary

Anthony Wilson
Anthony Wilson
Sales Engineer
Tech Mahindra Altavec
Australia

Plenary

1130 - 1200
Networking Break
1200 - 1300
Session 3: Way Forward

Target Segments

Government Officials and Policymakers

Utility Operators and Service Providers

Technology Innovators and Solution Providers

Financial Institutions and Investors

Municipal and Urban Authorities