We are seeking papers on exciting or challenging applications of DIgSILENT PowerFactory software for our biennial Users Conference. Topics may be industry or research applications of PowerFactory generated concepts. Papers should be a maximum of 8 pages and presentations by industry delegates will be 30 minutes each. Any interesting topics are welcome, with the theme of 'power system data management' given priority.
Student papers are sought for display as posters at the venue, with prizes available for creators of the winning posters.
All papers and posters must be based on work undertaken using DIgSILENT PowerFactory software. The purpose of the Users Conference is to share interesting applications using PowerFactory and to stimulate discussion on techniques and methods.
Please send abstracts to info@digsilent.com.au by Friday 15 May 2015.
Conference format
DAY 1: PowerFactory Users Conference
Presentation of papers
Experts from DIgSILENT will discuss the latest Version 15 release, developments in the pipeline, and answer questions on StationWare, PowerFactory and PF Monitor.
Student poster-paper competition
DAY 2: Power System Data Management Technical Seminar
Industry and research papers on power system data management, system integration and automation, including;
GIS integration
Operation and planning integration
Distribution / transmission integration
More information on topics will be announced at the end of June 2015.
Registrations open on Monday 4 May 2015, via our website.
Photo taken at PowerFactory Users Conference and Future Networks Technical Seminar, Sydney 2013.
Prizes
To encourage student posters, we are offering a $1,000 prize for the best poster on display, and $500 for the runner-up.
Paper and poster presenters receive free conference registration on Day 1 and a discounted rate for Day 2.
Important dates
Registrations open on Monday 4 May 2015
Paper abstracts required by Friday 15 May 2015
Notification of paper acceptance, Friday 5 June 2015
Full papers and posters required by Friday 31 July 2015
Conference dates, 3-4 September 2015
Enter these dates into your calendar now to avoid missing the time-frames. We look forward to receiving your abstract submissions via email, and seeing you at the conference! For more information or to register, visit our website from Monday 4 May 2015.
