**Keeping up with PES & IAS 2023: Cybersecurity & Power Systems Booth (August 8, 2023)**

 

The inaugural day of the annual event “Keeping up with PES & IAS 2023: Explore the Future of Power and Energy Technology” commenced with a spotlight on Smart Grids and cybersecurity. Hosted by the IEEE HU PES & IAS Joint Chapter, this event aimed to offer attendees insights into the latest advancements in power and energy technology, focusing particularly on their industrial applications.

 

First Day: Throughout the day, participants delved into the integration of communication technologies into electricity networks to establish Smart Grids. These grids gather data from diverse points of consumption, generation, and transmission, facilitating informed decision-making for efficient network operation. Emphasizing the critical role of data in shaping the energy landscape and advancing sustainability, the event underscored Smart Grids’ transformative potential in energy distribution and management.

 

Presentations and discussions centered on how data-driven operations optimize energy utilization and minimize waste within Smart Grids. Moreover, cybersecurity’s significance in securing Smart Grids was highlighted, with attendees learning about potential cyber threats facing energy systems and the requisite protective measures, including encryption and intrusion detection protocols.

 

The Smart Grids and Cybersecurity segment of the event deepened participants’ comprehension of communication technologies’ role in energy networks and the associated cybersecurity challenges. Armed with valuable insights, attendees departed with a heightened awareness of the ongoing energy sector transformation and the imperative to safeguard critical infrastructure.

 

The second day of “Keeping up with PES & IAS 2023: Explore the Future of Power and Energy Technology” featured a hands-on technical workshop dedicated to the application of drones in the power sector. Led by Eng. Osama Hijjawi from SAGER Company and organized by the IEEE HU PES & IAS Joint Chapter, the workshop provided attendees with practical experience and insights into the latest drone technology advancements pertinent to power-related tasks.

 

Eng. Hijjawi illuminated the innovative utilization of drones across various facets of the power industry, demonstrating their efficacy in infrastructure monitoring, transmission line inspection, and maintenance operations.

 

Participants were actively engaged in exploring drone technology’s capabilities through interactive sessions, gaining firsthand experience in operating drones and comprehending their potential applications.

 

The Drones in Power Field Workshop equipped attendees with tangible insights into drones’ significant contributions to the power industry, fostering a deeper understanding of their efficiency, safety enhancements, and cost-effectiveness in energy sector operations.