
About the Event
The energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by four key factors known as the 4 D's: De-carbonization, De-regulation, De-centralization, and Digitization. These drivers are significantly impacting the industry and shaping its future direction. The interplay of these factors presents both opportunities and challenges for India's Energy Sector.
The Digital Power Utilities Summit on 25th August 2023 convenes industry leaders, policymakers, energy PSUs, and solution providers to discuss the transformative landscape of the sector.
WHY ATTEND
Engage with industry's top policy-makers, PSU leaders, and tech experts.
Gain valuable insights into cutting-edge strategies and tech-led approaches for transformation.
Stay ahead by exploring latest trends, innovations, and best practices.
Network and establish meaningful connections with industry professionals.
Discover new solutions to enhance operations and efficiency

Key Participants
Agenda
13:30 - 14:00Hrs
Registration
14:00 - 14:10 Hrs
Welcome Note
Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder, CEO and Editor- in- Chief, Elets Technomedia
14:10 - 14:30 Hrs
Energy Transition for Sustainable Future
Mohan Gupta, Vice-President, Utility Industry, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan
14:30 - 16:15 Hrs
Panel Discussion: Energy Leaders of Tomorrow- Envisioning Energy of the future
S.C.Garg, Chief General Manager, REC Ltd. (RECL)
Awdhesh Kumar Yadav, Chief- Engineering, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
Vijay Prakash, Chief General Manager (Engineering), NTPC Ltd.
Kumud Wadhwa, Chief General Manager, National Smart Grid Mission (PMU),
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
Subhasish Dhar, Independent Consultant
Byabortta Somenath, Industry Director - Utilities at SAP
16:15 - 16:45 Hrs
High-tea
16:45 - 17:15 Hrs
Key Technology Initiatives in PFC
Shwetabh Verma, General Manager RDSS, Power Finance Corporation Limited
17:15 - 17:30 Hrs
Digital Technologies enabling India’s Smart Metering vision
Vikas Kashyap, Advisor - Cuculus Gmbh
17:30 - 17:45 Hrs
Digitizing energy operations with SAP S/4 HANA
Arijit Mitra, Head (IT), Noida Power Company Limited
17:45 - 18:00 Hrs
Keynote Address: GoI Initiatives in the energy sector
Saurav Kumar Shah, Executive Director (RDSS) , Power Finance Corporation Limited
18:00 - 18:30 Hrs
Digitizing asset maintenance in power utility
Kuleshwar Sahu, Senior General Manager , Digital Cell - Asset Management , Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
18:30- 19:00 Hrs
Creating a sustainable power utility enterprise
Amar Jadhav, Solution Advisor- Sustainability, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan
19:00 - 19:20 Hrs
Innovation platform for the future
Varun Thamba, Regional Director, Technology Advisory & Strategy, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan
19:20- 19:30 Hrs
Closing note
19:30 - 20-30 Hrs Onwards