Final Program(As performed)

Power transmission and distribution systems
in the next generation
The 18th IERE General Meeting & Japan Forum

Kyoto, JapanMay 21 (Monday) – May 24 (Thursday), 2018
Kyoto, Japan
Organized by
IERE, CRIEPI and The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

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Message from IERE Chair
In reviewing IERE’s objectives and mission in moving from the past into the future, what has
become apparent over the last decade is that global electricity utilities are constantly exposed tochange in an ever increasingly uncertain world. However, what is clearly certain is that the
IERE role is to continuously and consistently seek new innovative pathways to meet the many
challenges we face, as we move into the future. The impact of electricity generation,transmission, distribution and end-use has the ability to play a significant role with respect to the
future sustainability of our industry.
It is my firm belief that the IERE, with one of its prime objectives being “to promote global
cooperation through the application of applied technology solution sharing in solving problems
to the electricity service industry is taking an important step forward in realizing its role withrespect to the changing future for its members.
The IERE was established in 1968, five decades ago, its founding members CEA (Canada),
UNIPEDE (Europe), Japan the IERE Council and EPRI (USA) have taken the leadership ofpromoting information exchange on research and development issues. However, due to thechanges in the global electricity business during the 1990s the IERE decided to review its thenmandate to meet the needs of the IERE members. In 2000, a strategic meeting held in
Hiroshima saw the rebirth of the IERE. Strategic changes and re-engineering was introduced tomeet the challenges of the new decade.
Today IERE is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and the renewed IERE is very different from theprevious IERE, with a more focused approach. This approach has had significant buy-in fromour members and we have established an excellent foundation to develop further and ensure
value added benefits to our members.
Electricity and in particular technology development, innovation and leadership aroundelectricity, is playing a profound role in assisting society in grasping the opportunities (“moreelectricity”) and managing the threats (“climate change”) emerging in the new century. The paceand scope of technological change in the electricity industry is greater today than ever before
and, as such, the need to appropriately position electricity utilities from a technologicalperspective is an imperative.
It is with this in mind that the General Forum theme: “Power Transmission and distribution
systems in the next generation” is totally appropriate. The need to understand the challenges
that face our business over the next decades is an imperative and, as such, the sharing of
knowledge, experiences, successes and failures will indeed go a long way in understanding
which technology roadmap of the future. With this in mind, I hope that you will join me at the18th IERE General Meeting to be held in the beautiful city of Kyoto, Japan. I believe it will
truly be a significant forum and I trust that you will participate, share opinions, challenge eachanother in order to find the technological solutions that would assist us in the future of asustainable electricity future.
It is with a great sense of honour that I am able
to serve the ideals and values of the IERE in its
50th Anniversary year. We have accomplished agreat deal and I believe the sound foundation
the IERE has created over the last 50 years has
paved a clear and robust path for our future.
Gregory Tosen
Finally, my deepest thanks and appreciation to
IERE, CRIEPI and the Kansai Electric PowerIERE Chair
Co., Inc. for hosting and organizing this the 50th
PIESA, South Africa
Anniversary of IERE.
I welcome you all to our 50th Anniversary
General Forum!
1Message from CRIEPICRIEPI is delighted to co-host the 18th IERE General Meeting and Japan Forum and sincerely
welcomes all participants to Kyoto, Japan.
The electric power industry is currently encountering many challenges. The introduction of alarge amount of intermittent renewable generations and the rapid advancement of digitaltechnology are significantly impacting the planning, operation, and maintenance of powersystems. Moreover, the change in lifestyle and the requirement from society would lead to thechange in the business model of the electric power industry. The role of electric power systems
in the future would be different from what it is at present. Therefore, the IERE General Meetingand Japan Forum has selected the theme, “Power transmission and distribution system in thenext generation.” This forum will be a great opportunity to share and exchange in-depththoughts and knowledge among the participants on the topic, and we are looking forward to
having fruitful discussions with everyone.
We hope that you can join us in May, and spend valuable and enjoyable time with us.

Yoshiaki Mino
Vice President
CRIEPI, Japan

Message from The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
On behalf of The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., co-host of the 18th IERE General Meetingand Japan Forum, it is our pleasure to welcome you to this international meeting in Kyoto, Japan.
While the underlying conditions surrounding the power industry may vary by country, many
challenges such as the rapid increase in renewable generation and the recent advances in ICT
and AI as supporting technologies are common. Further, these challenges require innovative
approaches. Therefore, I am confident that this international meeting is an excellent opportunity
for experts worldwide to share their experiences about these challenges in the transmission anddistribution systems.
As you may already know, Kyoto, the “thousand-year capital,” is the ancient capital of Japan,
and is internationally famous for its scenic beauty. I am looking forward to having fruitful
discussions on the new trends in research and development in this beautiful old city.

Tomihiko Oishi
Director, Managing Executive Officer
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan

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Power transmission and distribution systems
in the next generation
About the theme
Renewable energy has immense potential for wider implementation in future as it is an effective
way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and its generation costs are falling around the world.
However, mass implementation of variable power supplies may impact power transmission anddistribution systems. For example, in Japan, home solar power conditioners are causing a flicker
effect. There are also concerns that other issues may occur in future, such as voltage fluctuations
in distribution line, adverse effects on the power system stability and generation of surplus
power.
On the other hand, rapid advances in IoT and AI in recent years have led to a wave ofdigitalization. The digital transformation has seen the creation of new products and services
using digital technology, and companies have adopted new business models to gain acompetitive edge. The electric power industry is no exception, with new forms of businessarising in unregulated fields. These mainly use demand-side equipment connected to power
distribution systems, such as virtual power plants and a smart meter service allowing people tocheck in on elderly family members. It is also predicted that many customers will havegenerators installed, resulting in more complex distribution systems and more active electricity
transactions on the demand side. To handle this, operation departments of power distribution
system (the regulated sector) will need to develop a function for running a platform forelectricity transactions that targets power distribution systems in addition to the existing
functions for electrical control, planning and maintenance.
For this reason, the Japan Forum will center on the theme of power transmission and distribution
systems in the next generation, with a focus on distribution systems and comparatively lowvoltage transmission systems, which are setting the scene for the creation of new electricalbusinesses in future.

About this event
IERE General Meeting is a platform for interactions among IERE members, recommended nonmember experts and invited guests to discuss global energy issues focusing primarily onelectricity. It provides the audience with opportunities not only to express their views on the ongoing IERE programs but also to discuss strategic approach to the controversial energy issues ofthe moment.

Who should attend?
This meeting should be attended by IERE members’ representatives, as well as those interested
in power industries as a whole, specifically in the related future R&D technologies and policies
on generation, transmission, distribution, storage, environmental and regulatory issues, etc. Nonmembers are encouraged to attend and to share and learn about this highly potential but
controversial energy issues. Experts on technical sessions, IERE members and non-members
alike engaged in the session topics, should attend the event.

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Outline Schedule: This schedule may be changed.
MondayMay 21, 2018

Welcome Reception [in the evening]

Tuesday

May 22, 2018

The 18th IERE General Meeting/Japan Forum

Wednesday May 23, 2018

The 18th IERE General Meeting/Japan Forum

ThursdayTechnical Tour (Optional)

May 24, 2018

Session themes:
Plenary Session
Opening Address:

Mr. Gregory Tosen, IERE Chair, PIESA, South Africa

Welcome Speech:

Dr. Shirabe Akita, Executive Vice President, CRIEPI, Japan

Keynote Speech:

Mr. Lawrence Orsini, CEO, LO3 Energy, USA
Title: “Energy of the New Inspires the Venerable”
Prof. Michel Derdevet, Secretary General, Enedis, France
Title: “Societal consequences of distribution grid disruptions”

IERE General Session [I]The report of IERE activities by IERE chair and IERE central office

IERE General Session [II]The report of in-depth research on AI (Artificial Intelligence) by young engineers/researchers aspart of IERE Technology Foresight projectTechnical Session
Session 1
Theme: New trends and requirements in the field of transmission and distribution systems
In future, power distribution systems are expected to connect various forms of distributed
energy resources such as solar power. This will require the development of a platform andcooperation between the demand side and the supply side to maintain the quality ofelectric power. The collection of fixed costs of equipment and the design of the electric
power market will also become issues. This section will cover the following points:
・ The role of power transmission and distribution system operators (management of
distributed power supplies, etc.)
・ Virtual Power Plant
・ Modeling of networks
・ Economic viability of platforms
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・ Measures to mass PV implementation and improvement of hosting capacity
・ Power trading
・ Handling customers’ shift to prosumers (acting as both producers and consumers)

Session 2
Theme: Technology for power transmission and distribution systems in the next generation
Attendees will discuss the next generation of technology that will be required for powertransmission and distribution systems. This session will mainly focus on hardware, andwill cover the following points:
・ Technology for automation of power distribution system
・ Power quality (voltage control, interference between devices, anti-flicker measures,
high harmonics)
・ Smart inverters
・ Linking technology and control technology for distributed power supplies

Session 3
Theme: Use of ICT (including AI and IoT) and its impact on power transmission anddistribution systems
Attendees will discuss the next generation of technology that will be required for powertransmission and distribution systems. This session will mainly focus on communication
technology and software, and will cover the following points:
・ Use of big data
・ Use of smart meter data
・ Use of IoT in the power transmission and distribution system
・ Use of AI for electric power industry
・ Cyber security
・ Assessment of the state of power supply and distribution systems (e.g. assessment of
actual demand when using systems that link distributed power supplies)
・ ICT for communication between devices

Session 4
Theme: Toward the Transmission/ Distribution System in the Next Generation
The realization of next generation transmission and distribution system depends on thecontinual effort to nurture innovative ideas and develop a safer, more convenient, efficientand sophisticated technologies. This session enables the speakers to share their vision andresearch findings on innovative ideas, related matters and company strategies.

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Poster Session
The Poster of each session will be presented in the main hall.
Poster Session is intended to lead more detailed discussions in front of the poster in theconference (Coffee break, Lunch time etc.).

Technical Tour (optional)
Visiting Keage Power Station with lunch, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion

IERE 50th Anniversary Session
IERE is an international organization for the exchange of information on electric utility
research and development established in October 1968 under the strong support andencouragement extended by leaders of electric utility industries of North America,
Europe and Japan.
During the 1990s, IERE experienced the big change of the needs of members whicharose from changes in the global electricity business. At a meeting held in Hiroshima in
2000, IERE decided to change strategically and introduced re-engineering to meet thechallenges of the 21st century.
At the 50th anniversary of establishment, IERE invites two seniors deeply involved in
IERE to give lectures on IERE's past activities, transformation and future prospects.

Mr. Roger Ballay
IERE Advising Chair Emeritus, France

Mr. Gregory Tosen
IERE ChairPIESA, South Africa

6Program:
Session structure, speakers and timetable are subject to change.

Welcome Reception
Monday, May 21, 2018
Kyoto Hotel Okura, 3F ‘SUIUN Banquet room’

17:30 –

Registration

18:00 – 20:00

IERE Welcome Reception

The 18th IERE General Meeting and Japan Forum- Day 1 -Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Kyoto Hotel Okura, 4F ‘GYOUN Banquet room’

08:30 – 09:00

Registration

Opening Session
09:00 – 09:05

O-1

Opening Address
Mr. Gregory Tosen(Chair of IERE, South Africa)

09:05 – 09:10

O-2

Welcome Address
Dr. Shirabe Akita(Executive Vice President, Central Research Institute of ElectricPower Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

Keynote Addresses
09:10 – 09:40

K-1‘Energy of the New Inspires the Venerable’
Mr. Lawrence Orsini(CEO, LO3 Energy, USA)

09:40 – 10:10

K-2‘Societal consequences of distribution grid disruptions’Prof. Michel Derdevet(Member of the Executive Board, Secretary General, Enedis, France)

10:10 – 10:30

Coffee Break7

Session 1: New trends and requirements in the field of transmission anddistribution systems
Chair person: Dr. Hiroshi Asano, Associate Vice President, Central Research Institute ofElectric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan
10:30 – 10:55 S1-1

‘Integration of renewables using smart and hybrid solutions’Prof. Dr. Wolfram Münch(CSO, Director, Research & Development Department, EnBW
Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Germany)

10:55 – 11:20 S1-2

‘Recent examples of efforts by advanced aggregators to expand theirrenewable energy growth rates’
Dr. Joji Kawano(Senior Research Associate, Division No.1 Research Department,
Japan Electric Power Information Center (JEPIC), Japan)

11:20 – 11:45 S1-3

‘Demonstration Project of KANSAI EPCO’s Virtual Power Plant’
Mr. Ken Asajima(Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Technology Laboratory, R&D
Center, Research & Development Department, The Kansai ElectricPower Co., Inc., Japan)

11:45 – 13:00

Lunch Break [ Kyoto Hotel Okura, 3F ‘SUIUN Banquet room’]

13:00 – 13:25 S1-4

‘Estimation of Time-series Data of Electricity Demand inDistribution Network based on Public Statistical Data’
Mr. Yasuyuki Kunii(Manager, Network group, Energy Applications R&D Center, R＆D
Division, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

13:25 – 13:50 S1-5

‘Design and Development of Smart Power Grid MaintenanceManage & Supervisory System (SMMS)’
Mr. Yichuan Bai(Vice Managing Director, Information & Communication
Technology Company, NARI Group Corporation, China)

13:50 – 14:15 S1-6

‘Development of Analysis Tool of Distribution System in Local
Energy Community’
Dr. Hiroyuki Hatta(Senior Research Scientist, Energy Innovation Center, Central
Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

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14:15 – 14:40 S1-7

‘The new world of energy and how to prepare it’
Dr. Isabelle Moretti(Scientific Director, Engie Research, France)

14:40 – 15:25

Coffee Break and Poster Session< Poster Session >P-1‘Development and Practical Use of Prediction System for PV Output’
Mr. Kiyoshi Takigawa(Principal Engineer, Power Engineering Department,, Shikoku ResearchInstitute Inc., Japan)

P-2(canceled)P-3(canceled)

P-4‘Interpretation of Types of Faults in Power Transformers through Dissolved
Gas Analysis’Dr. Dongjin Kweon(Principal Researcher, Transmission & Substation Department, R&D Section,
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Korea)

P-5‘Noteworthy examples of the use of ICT technology to support powertransmission and distribution system in New York State’
Mr. Masaya Kuboki(Research Associate, Research Department, Japan Electric Power Information
Center (JEPIC), Japan)

P-6(canceled)P-7(moved to S3-5)

P-8‘Recent R&D progress of BESS in Kansai EPCO’
Mr. Fujio Iwata(Advanced Technology Laboratory, R&D Center, Research & Development
Department, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

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P-9

‘Development of Communication Platform for Next Generation Distribution
and Demand-Side Systems’
Mr. Hiroyuki Yusa
(Senior Research Scientist, System Engineering Laboratory, Central ResearchInstitute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

P-10‘Online Pre-calculating System Stabilizing Controller For Power System
Operation’
Mr. Tomohiro Hoshino(Transmission and Grid Solution Systems Div., Power Grid Automation &Smart Grid Solution Engineering Dept., Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions
Co., Japan)

P-11(canceled)

P-12‘The Utilization Possibility of Electric Vehicles for Regulation Resources andImpact on Power Flow of Distribution System’
Mr. Eitaro Omine(Research Scientist, Energy Innovation Center, Central Research Institute ofElectric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

P-13‘Development of Next-Generation Type of Local Voltage Control Method
based on Database of Distribution System Status’
Mr. Naoyuki Takahashi(Research Scientist, Energy Innovation Center, Central Research Institute ofElectric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

P-14‘Development of an Electromagnetic Transient Analysis program for Power
System Simulations - XTAP’Mr. Yohei Tanaka(Energy Innovation Center, Central Research Institute of Electric Power
Industry (CRIEPI), Japan)

Session 2: Technology for power transmission and distribution systems in thenext generation
Chair person: Dr. Hiromu Kobayashi, Executive Research Scientist, Central Research Instituteof Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan
15:25 – 15:50 S2-1

‘Application of Plug & Play Devices in Comprehensive Energy
Service’Dr. Zhipeng Lv

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(Senior Engineer, Power Distribution Department, China ElectricPower Research Institute, China)
15:50 – 16:15 S2-2

‘Grids and Bits - how DSO’s can profit from innovative data &energy analytics’
Dr. Felix Cebulla(Corporate Technology, Strategy & Technology, innogy SE,
Germany)

16:15 – 16:40 S2-3

‘Estimation of Frequency of Lightning Strokes to Distribution Lines
Based on An Observation of Lightning Channels’
Mr. Kenichi Kanatani(Engineering Research & Development Center, Hokuriku ElectricPower Company, Japan)

16:40 – 17:05 S2-4

‘A Decentralized and Cooperative Voltage Control Scheme for
Increasing Hosting Capacity’
Mr. Won Nam Koong(Senior Researcher, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea ElectricPower Corporation(KEPCO), Korea)

17:05 – 17:30 S2-5

‘Advanced Challenge of Kyushu EPCO due to Rapid PV Penetration’Dr. Tsuyoshi Harimoto(Deputy Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Power System
Engineering Group, Research Institute, Technical Solution
Headquarters, Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

17:30 – 17:40

Coffee BreakIERE 50th Anniversary Session
MC: Dr. Takao Watanabe, Secretary General, IERE, Japan
17:40 – 18:10 AN-1

‘What have we learnt from the 50-year history of IERE?’
Mr. Roger Ballay(Advising Chair Emeritus, IERE, France)

18:10 – 18:40 AN-2

‘The evolution of New IERE - from the past into the future’
Mr. Gregory Tosen(Principal Researcher, Chair of IERE, South Africa)

19:00 – 21:00

Dinner [Kyoto Hotel Okura, 3F ‘SUIUN Banquet room’]

11The 18th IERE General Meeting and Japan Forum- Day 2 -Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Kyoto Hotel Okura, 4F ‚‘GYOUN Banquet room’

IERE General Session [I]08:30 - 08:45

GS-1‘Report of IERE activities (May 2017-May 2018)’
Mr. Gregory Tosen (Chair of IERE, South Africa)

08:45 - 09:00

GS-2‘Report of IERE Board Meeting and Progress’
Dr. Takao Watanabe (Secretary General, IERE central office)

IERE General Session [II]The report of in-depth research on AI (Artificial Intelligence) by young engineers/researchers
as part of IERE Technology Foresight project
Chair person: Dr. Takao Terano, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo Institute of Technology &University of Tsukuba, and Special Appointed Professor, Chiba University ofCommerce, Japan
09:00 - 09:25

SS-1‘IERE Technology ForesightIn-depth Research on Artificial Intelligence (AI)’Dr. Cheuk Wing Lee (Assistant Manager, Group Sustainability, CLP
Power Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR)

09:25 – 09:40

Discussion with floor

09:40 – 10:15

Coffee BreakSession 3: Use of ICT (including AI and IoT) and its impact on powertransmission and distribution systems
Chair person: Dr. Zhipeng Lv, Senior Engineer, Power Distribution Department, China ElectricPower Research Institute, China
10:15 – 10:40 S3-1

‘Introduction of Next-gen AMI System in Taiwan’
Mr. Che-I Lin(Electrical Engineer, TPRI, Taiwan Power Company, Taiwan)
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10:40 – 11:05 S3-2

‘Next-Generation Supervisory Control System Capable of Integrated
Management of Power Transmission and Distribution Systems’
Mr. Hiroaki Fujiura(Transmission & Distribution Systems Div., Power Grid Automation& Smart Grid Solution Engineering Dept., Toshiba Energy Systems& Solutions Co., Japan)

11:05 – 11:30 S3-3

‘The Situation and Future of the Technology for IEC 61850 based
Substation Automation System in Korea’
Dr. Seok-Kon Kim(Principal Researcher, Power Transmission Lab., KEPCO ResearchInstitute, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Korea)

11:05 – 11:30 S3-4

(canceled)

11:30 – 11:55 S3-5

‘Architecture of Dispatching and Control Cloud and Its Application
Prospect’Dr. Zhenyu Chen
(Senior Engineer, Power Automation Department, China ElectricPower Research Institute, China)

11:55 – 12:20 S3-6

‘Application of Wearable Devices for Efficient Maintenance Work ofTransmission Lines’
Mr. Kenichiro Yao(Researcher, Power System Group, Electric Power R&D Center,R&D Division, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

12:20 – 13:35

Lunch Break [Kyoto Hotel Okura, 4F ‚‘GYOUN Banquet room’]

Session 4: Toward the Transmission/Distribution System in the Next Generation
Chair person: Dr. Zainal Arifin, Vice President, Technology Development and Standardization,
PLN, Indonesia
13:35 – 14:00 S4-1

‘The feasibility of PV for distributed power generation;
an assessment of PV farms for replacing diesel in Indonesia’
Dr. Zainal Arifin(Vice President, Technology Development and Standardization, PLN,
Indonesia)

1314:00 – 14:25 S4-2

‘Research and Application of Islanding Detection Technology For
New Energy station’
Prof. Chenghong Tang
(Deputy Chief Engineer, Technology Center, NARI Group
Corporation, China)

14:25 – 14:45

Coffee Break

14:45 – 15:10 S4-3

‘Mobile Sensing and Interactive Diagnostic Technology for Power
Cable Lines’
Mr. Benhong Ouyang(Director, Power Cable Technology Section and Senior Engineer,High Voltage Dept., China Electric Power Research Institute, China)

14:50 – 15:10

Coffee Break

15:10 – 15:35 S4-4

‘Effective application of ECO-Cutes (heat pump water heater) as a
VPP energy resource’
Mr. Nobuhisa Sakai(Senior Research Engineer, Energy Use Technology Laboratory,
R&D Center, Research & Development Department, The Kansai
Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan)

15:35 – 16:00 S4-5

(canceled)

15:35 – 16:00 S4-6

(canceled)

Closing Remarks
15:35 – 15:40

Dr. Takao Watanabe (Secretary General, IERE Central Office)14

Social Event (optional)
17:00 – 21:30

Japanese Traditional performing arts and dinner•

Hankyu Travel International is assigned as an operating travel agent by IERE. Please visit
following website.
URL: http://traveltojapan.hankyutravel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP002A&p_hei=99•

The deadline for application: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Monday, May 7, 2018.
For questions on the event, please contact Mr. Wada of IERE Central Office at the email
address below.
register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]•15

Technical Tour (Optional) - Day 3 Thursday, May 24, 2018
Visiting Keage Power Station with lunch, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
10:10 – 15:00

Visiting Keage Power Station with lunch, and Kinkakuji Golden
Pavilion•

Hankyu Travel International is assigned as an operating travel agent by IERE. Please visit
following website.
URL: http://traveltojapan.hankyutravel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP003A&p_hei=99•

The deadline for application: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Monday, May 7, 2018.
For questions on the event, please contact Mr. Wada of IERE Central Office at the email
address below.
register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]•*For Japanese participants:
This tour is planned especially for the participants from overseas to the 18th IERE General
Meeting & Japan Forum. Japanese participants who would like to join this technical tour should
contact Mr. Wada of IERE Central Office by email individually before making a reservation.
register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]16

Conference Venue
Venue
Welcome Reception:
Kyoto Hotel Okura, 3F‘SUIUN Banquet room’
General Meeting & Japan Forum:
Kyoto Hotel Okura, 4F‘GYOUN Banquet room’< Kyoto Hotel Okura >Kawaramachi-Oike,Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8558, Japan
URL: http://okura.kyotohotel.co.jp/english/

Map URL: https://goo.gl/maps/jZX6c32oLer

17Call for Papers (closed)<<Abstract Submission: No later than March 1 , 2018 >>You are kindly invited to submit abstract for Oral Session or Poster Session of General Meetingand Japan Forum by e-mail by March 1, 2018
S-1: New trends and requirements in the field of transmission and distribution systems
S-2: Technology for power transmission and distribution systems in the next generation
S-3: Use of ICT (including AI and IoT) and its impact on power transmission anddistribution systems
to: register (at) iere.jp [Please substitute “ (at) ” with “@”]
IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi, Tokyo 201-8511, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5438-1717 Fax: +81-3-3488-5100
As for a format of abstract, please refer to the ‘Activities’ page on IERE website.
URL: https://www.iere.jp/events/forum/2018-japan/forspeakers.html* Session structure is subject to change according to the submission of contributions.
* There is a possibility we ask you to change from Oral Session to Poster Session in accordancewith the number of submission of abstracts.
* Abstract and presentation file are uploaded IERE’s website and open to the public after theforum.
* The official language is English.

18Submission Items & Deadlines
For Participants [including speakers]
Items

Format No.

Deadline

Registration Form (Page 26)

1April 24, 2018

Form for Visa Application
Documents(If necessary, Page 27)

5Registration Fee－

April 24, 2018

Social Event [optional]
Application and Fee－

April 17, 2018
May 7, 2018

Technical Tour [optional]
Application and Fee－

April 17, 2018
May 7, 2018

April 6, 2018
(Strict deadline) *Submit To:
Dr. Takao Watanabe
register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @]Ditto
Please refer to Page 21
Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency
in Japan, treats application, payment andtour operation.
Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency
in Japan, treats application, payment andtour operation.

* Submission received after April 6, 2018 CAN NOT be processed because of internal
processes in CRIEPI.

For Speakers
Items

Format No.

Deadline

Abstract

2

March 1, 2018

Speaker's Information

3

April 24, 2018

Copyright Permission

4

April 24, 2018

Presentation Slides(PowerPoint file)－May 7, 2018

Submit To:

Dr. Takao Watanabe
register(at)iere.jp[Please substitute (at) with @.]The formats (No.1 to 5) can be downloaded from
URL:https://www.iere.jp/events/forum/2018-japan/forspeakers.html
Speakers are requested to submit their Speaker’s Information and Copyright Permission by
April 24, 2018 and their Presentation Slides (PowerPoint file) by May 7, 2018.
* Abstract and presentation file are uploaded IERE’s website and open to the public after theforum.

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Information on Presentation:
Oral Session:
Speakers may only use PowerPoint files for their presentations.
Speakers at all sessions are required to arrive at the session at least 15 minutes in advance ofthe first paper and be seated at the front of the room.
Speakers are expected to get in contact with the Session Chair and confirm the PowerPoint
files before the session begins.
The session room will be equipped with a laptop computer loaded with Microsoft softwareand an LCD projector.
Each presentation is strictly limited to 25 minutes max., which includes approximately 5
minutes for Q&A.
PowerPoint files for the presentations are uploaded on IERE’s website approximately one
week before the forum for participants to download.
IERE will post the presentations on the IERE website after the forum for general public
viewing.

Poster Session:
Presenters are requested to print their posters in A0 (approx. 119 cm x 84 cm / 47” x 33”)
Format and bring with them. PowerPoint files of their posters are requested to submit by
May 7 for uploading IERE website prior to the conference.
- One poster A0 in portrait orientation or two pages A1 in landscape orientation- The Posters in A0 size will be displayed on the site at the back of the main meeting room.
- Presenters are kindly requested to stay around their posters at coffee break period. Main
discussion period is afternoon coffee break on May 22.
Language
The official language is English.

20Registration(a) On-line Registration
URL: https://www.iere.jp/cgi-bin/event_form/18GM/event_form_entry.cgior(b) Please submit a registration form (Format 1, Page 26) to IERE Central Office by e-mail.
(c) As for Social Event and Technical Tour, Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency inJapan, treats application, payment and tour operation. Please visit website shown below.
URL for Social Event :http://traveltojapan.hankyu-travel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP002A&p_hei=99
URL for Technical Tour:
http://traveltojapan.hankyu-travel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP003A&p_hei=99

Deadline: April 24, 2018 (The 18th IERE General Meeting and Japan Forum)
Deadline: May 7, 2018 (Social Event and Technical Tour)

Registration Fee
The Registration fee will cover attendance at both conference days (include lunches &refreshments at coffee breaks), welcome reception on May 21, dinner on May22 and conference
package:
IERE members: US$ 550 (or JPY 60,709)
Non-members: US$ 650 (or JPY 71,747)
Academia:
US$ 350 (or JPY 38,633)
Social Event (optional):
Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency in Japan, treats application, payment andtour operation. Please visit website shown below and check fee.
URL:http://traveltojapan.hankyutravel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP002A&p_hei=99
Technical Tour (optional):
Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency in Japan, treats application, payment andtour operation. Please visit website shown below and check fee.
URL:http://traveltojapan.hankyutravel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP003A&p_hei=99
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Accompanying Person
If your family accompanies you on reception/dinner, following fees are requested.
Welcome Reception on May 21:
Dinner on May 22:

US$ 50 (or JPY 5,519)
US$ 75 (or JPY 8,279)* Only one accompanying person is permitted because of limited capacity.

Payment
On-line Credit Card Payment and Bank Transfer are available.
Deadline: April 24, 2018(a) On-line Credit Card Payment
If you prefer using your credit card for the payment of registration fee, please contact tofollowing website (US$ only);
URL: https://www.iere.jp/Payment/paypal_18GM.html(b) Bank Transfer*
Name of the Bank**:
Name of the Branch:
Name of the account:
Account Number:Bank address:
SWIFT code:

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (until March 31, 2018)
MUFG Bank, Ltd.(from April 1, 2018)
Seijo branch
IERE
120458115-1 Seijo 6-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-0066 JAPANB O T K
J P
J T

* Remittance charge, Lifting charge, Correspondent charge and other charges should be paidby participants.
** Name of the Bank will be changed on April 1, 2018.
(c) Social Event and Technical Tour
Hankyu Travel International, a travel agency in Japan, treats application, payment and tour
operation. The deadline for application and payment: April 17, 2018 May 7, 2018
URL for Social Event :http://traveltojapan.hankyutravel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP002A&p_hei=99
URL for Technical Tour:
http://traveltojapan.hankyu-travel.com/en/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=SP003A&p_hei=9922

Visa (Please do not forget!) (closed)
For participants from some countries needing a Visa to enter Japan, please consult with travel
agent in your own country for the details.
If you need Visa application documents (include invitation letter)*, please fill and send
‘Submission Form for Visa Application Documents’ on Page 16 to IERE Central Office. Be sure
to submit it by April 6, 2018.
* CRIEPI may be able to issue Visa application documents (include invitation letter) for
participants who need to apply for Visa. It may take a few weeks to complete the proceduresin CRIEPI, so please submit the form to IERE Central Office as soon as possible.
* Submission received after April 6, 2018 CAN NOT be processed because of internal
processes in CRIEPI.
* Disclaimer: CRIEPI reserves the right to fulfill or decline, at CRIEPI’s discretion, requests for
documents for visa application support purpose.
[Reference information]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan ‘VISA / Residing in Japan’
URL: www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

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Accommodations [A block of rooms at special rates]- Kyoto Hotel Okura
A block of rooms at special rates has been reserved for conference participants.
How to book at special rates?(Closed)
1) Visit the following website
URL: http://rsv.ihonex.com/cgibin/ihonex3/plan_shokai.cgi?hid=KHO&plan_groupcd=IERE&c=1&form=en2) At the part of the site, please click the ‘View all rooms’ then ‘Calendar’ of your selectedroom category and proceed in accordance with your stay.

* As the number of rooms blocked at the special rate is limited, please make reservations as
early as possible.
* To book at “Special Rates”, reservation should be completed by May 5, 2018 (Japan time).
* “Special Rates” reservation may be terminated earlier than that in the event of becoming full.

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- Recommended Hotels and information about Kyoto
Please visit website of ‘Kyoto City Official Travel Guide’ shown below.
https://kyoto.travel/en

You can find recommended hotels from ‘Accommodations’.
URL: https://kyoto.travel/en/planyourvisit/accommodations

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Format 1

REGISTRATION FORM

Power transmission and distribution systems in the next generation
The 18th IERE General Meeting & Japan ForumMay 21-24, 2018, Kyoto, Japan
Please type  at appropriate boxes, then return this form by email NO LATER THAN April 24, 2018 to:
IERE Central Office at Email: register(at)iere.jp [Please substitute (at) with @] / Fax: +81-3-3488-5100
 Prof.  Dr.  Mr.  Ms.  Other, Please specify:
1. NameFirst Name
Family Name
2. Position,
Department
3. Company/
Organization etc.
Zip Code

4. Address

5. Contact
Information
6. I will contribute toa presentation
7. Registration Fee[May 21-23]

8. Social Event(Optional)[May 23]
9. Technical Tour
(Optional)[May 24]
10. Reception/Dinnerattendance
not mandatory

Country/Region

E-mailPhone Number
Fax Number Yes
Title:

 No

Registration Fee [Participants including speakers should pay registration fees.] US$ 550 (or JPY 60,709) : IERE Member US$ 650 (or JPY 71,747) : Non-IERE Member US$ 350 (or JPY 38,633) : Academic Participant
Note: When participation is canceled irrespective of the reason after May 7, 2018,
Registration Fee might be charged or not be reimbursed.
Japanese Traditional performing arts and dinner
You can apply from URL below by April 17, 2018 May 7, 2018.
http://bit.ly/2FTPBE3 (Connected to Hankyu Travel International)
Visiting Keage Power Station with lunch, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
You can apply from URL below by April 17, 2018 May 7, 2018.
http://bit.ly/2pvXrcI (Connected to Hankyu Travel International)
Registration Fee covers the welcome reception and dinner (as well as lunch on May
22 & 23). For reservations, please let us know your attendance.
 Welcome Reception on May 21  Dinner on May 22  None

11. Accompanying
Person(One person only)

If your family accompanies you on reception/dinner, please write her or his name andtitle (Mr./Ms./ ) US$ 50 (or JPY 5,519) : Welcome Reception on May 21
 US$ 75 (or JPY 8,279) : Dinner on May 22

12. Payment Amount

Total : US$

13. Payment Method[no later than
April 24]

 Credit Card: URL for On-line Credit Card Payment (in US$):https://www.iere.jp/Payment/paypal_18GM.html
 Bank Transfer* IERE Central Office will send you the invoice.

 I need an invitation letter/documents for Visa application  No
14. Documents for
VISA* Please refer our Announcement Document. Strict deadline: April 6, 2018
15. Information
Do you agree with receiving e-mail notice on future activities/IERE E-mail Magazine
 Yes  No
from IEREfrom IERE Central Office?
Central Office plans to distribute ‘Participants list’ with conference kit to facilitate communication among
participants. The list will contains ‘1. Name’, ‘2. Position, Department’, ‘3. Company/ Organization etc.’ and‘4. e-mail address’ of this format.
If you DON’T want to open these information, please type ‘✓’ at appropriate boxes shown below.
 2. Position, Department  4. e-mail address

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Format 5

Submission Form for Visa Application Documents

If participants need Visa application documents (include invitation letter), please typeand fill out the form andsend to: IERE Central Office at Email: register(at)iere.jp [Please substitute (at) with @].
Be sure to submit it by April 6, 2018.
Submission received after April 6, 2018 CAN NOT be processed because of internal processes in CRIEPI.
 I need Visa Application Documents (include invitation letter) for participation of the 18th IERE
General Meeting & Japan Forum.
* CRIEPI may be able to issue Visa application documents (include invitation letter) for participants who need to apply for
Visa. It may take a few weeks to complete the procedures in CRIEPI, so please submit the form as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: CRIEPI reserves the right to fulfill or decline, at CRIEPI’s discretion, requests for letters of invitation for Visa
application support purposes.

Name on passport
GenderFirst Name:□ MaleMiddle Name:

Family Name:□ Female

Date of birth
Nationality
Occupation
Company/
Organization etc.
Expected date of entry
Flight information of entry
Expected date of departure
Flight information of
departure
Accommodation/ HotelContact information(Mobile phone number) May 21, Welcome Reception
 May 22, The 18th IERE General Meeting & Japan Forum (Day 1)
Colloquium Participation

 May 23, The 18th IERE General Meeting & Japan Forum (Day 2)
 May 24, Technical Tour27

IERE Members List
Australia
CanadaChina
FranceGermany
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iran
Japan

Korea
Malaysia
MexicoPhilippines
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
TaiwanThailand
U.S.A.
*: Academia(as of February 1, 2018)

CS Energy Ltd.
Powertech Labs Inc.
CEPRI
Enedis
EnBW
CLPRI
PLN
NRI
Chubu EPCO
FEPC
Hokkaido EPCO
J-POWERKyushu EPCO
NGK
Tohoku EPCO
KEPCO
TNB
INEEL
APC
SPPG
Eskom
Gas Natural Fenosa
TPC
EGAT
EPRI

CSIRO
GPG

NARI

ENGIE
innogy SE

RWE TI

Chugoku EPCO
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Hokuriku EPCO
JAPC

MHPS
Sumitomo ElectricTEPCO
KEPCO E&C
Prolec GE
MERALCO
PIESA
REE
EURC*

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CRIEPI
Hitachi
IHI
Kansai EPCO
Mitsubishi Electric
Shikoku EPCOTOSHIBAKERIOrganizers
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI)
Otemachi Bldg. 7F, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
http://www.denken.or.jp/en/index.html
The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kansai EPCO)
3-6-16 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku,Osaka
http://www.kepco.co.jp/
IERE:
IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi, Tokyo 201-8511, JAPANhttps://www.iere.jp

IERE Central Office
2-11-1 Iwado Kita, Komae-shi
Tokyo 201-8511 JAPAN
Phone: +81-3-5438-1717
Fax: +81-3-3488-5100

https://www.iere.jp

1st issue : May 14, 2018
2nd issue: May 15, 2018; P-11 and S4-5 are canceled
3rd issue: May 21, 2018; S3-4 and S4-5 are canceled. Timetable of Day 2 is slightly changed
As performed: May 28, 201829