Smart Grid Live Online Forum
Smart Substations Evolution
Integrating AI Intelligence, Grid Resilience
Live Online Event Hosted By Electricity Today T&D Magazine.
This Electricity Today Magazine Live Online Forum examines how grid modernization is transforming the electric power system through automation, intelligent technologies and renewable energy integration. Modernized grids enhance reliability, resilience and efficiency by enabling real time monitoring, two way communication, distributed energy resource coordination and faster outage response. This session highlights how smart grid technologies, advanced automation and cybersecurity improvements are helping utilities build cleaner, more flexible and future ready power delivery systems.
Designed for utility engineers, operators and industry professionals, this free event features a series of 45 minute, non commercial technical presentations. Attendees will gain practical insights into renewable integration, intelligent monitoring, automation strategies and the innovations shaping the next generation of resilient and sustainable power grids.
After you register, even if you cannot attend live, you will receive access to the recording link and presentation PDF for convenient on demand learning.
Agenda
45 minutes presentation includes 10 minutes of Q&A.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Transformer Testing that Finds Problem
This session focuses on practical transformer testing techniques that help identify real problems in the field. Learn how to interpret results, recognize abnormal patterns, and apply common tests to detect insulation issues, moisture, and developing faults.
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
TBD
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
AFL
Fiber Optics in the Grid, Today and Tomorrow
Fiber optic communications technology is widely utilized by electric utilities and is only becoming more important with increased focus on grid modernization. We will discuss the current status of fiber optics in the grid and the emerging use cases.
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
TBD
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
TBD
Presenters
David Stelmach
Director of Business and Technical Development
intellirent
David Stelmach is the Director of Business and Technical Development at intellirent, where he applies extensive expertise in electrical diagnostics and testing, particularly in transformers, circuit breakers, generators, relays, and reclosers. Before joining intellirent in 2025, David spent 16 years with OMICRON, serving in multiple technical and sales leadership roles, including North America National Sales Manager, overseeing all aspects of sales and teams across the U.S. and Canada. He began his career at Doble Engineering as a Client Service Engineer, gaining hands-on field experience in electrical diagnostics. David is actively involved in the IEEE Transformer Committee, NETA, and serves on the planning board of the Northeast Power and Energy Conference (NEPEC). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Western New England University.
Nathanael Winslow
Product Line Manager for ADSS Cable
AFL
