2026 IERE-KEPCO Seoul Energy Equation Workshop
Day 0: May 19, 2026
Venue: Keumsoo Room, The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel
Welcome Reception
Day 1: May 20, 2026
Opening Session
General Chair: Jinkyung OH, Senior Manager, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea
 | Opening Address Munib AMIN, IERE Chair |
 | Welcome Speech Dae-Han KIM, Vice President, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea |
Plenary Session
Keynote Speeches
K-1 | Energy AI: Trends and the Future of Power Systems Hongseok KIM, Professor, Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, South Korea | Slides |
K-2 | MVDC Achievement and Future Plan of KEPCO Heo HUN, General Manager, New Business Technology Laboratory, KEPCO Research Institute, South Korea | Slides |
K-3 | Transitioning to a Distributed Grid Operating System: KEPCO’s Nationwide ADMS Rollout and Future DSO Strategy Jeong Hun KIM, Senior Researcher, R&D Strategy Center, KEPCO Research Institute, South Korea | Slides |
Technical Session 1
Chairperson: NOMOTO Satoshi, Research Scientist, Grid Innovation Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
| 10:50-11:10 | S1-1 | Overview of IDPP Platform and Future Research Plan Chang Hwan SUNG, General Manager, Digital Solution Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
| 11:10-11:30 | S1-2 | Design of BorWin6 Offshore Wind Power Grid-connected VSC-HVDC Project YANG Bingjian, Project Manager, Department of HVDC, China Electric Power Research Institute, China | Abstract | Slides |
| 11:30-11:50 | S1-3 | KEPCO Solution of Intelligent Digital Substation Nam Ho LEE, General Manager, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
Technical Session 2
Chairperson: Kijun PARK, Head of AI Laboratory, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea
| 13:30-13:50 | S2-1 | Assessment of optimal Ancillary Services for High Renewable Power Systems using Frequency Response Model Kai-You LAI, Electrical Engineer, Electric Power Research Laboratory, Taiwan Power Company, Taiwan | Abstract | Slides |
| 13:50–14:10 | S2-2 | Fast Classification of Static Voltage Stability Using Machine Learning with Generator Unit Commitment Status NOMOTO Satoshi, Research Scientist, Grid Innovation Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan | Abstract | Slides |
| 14:10-14:30 | S2-3 | KEPCO’s Asset Management System (K-AMS) for T&D utilities: Development, Deployment and Roadmap Woosung CHOI, Principal Researcher, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
| 14:30-14:50 | S2-4 | Solving the Reliability Equation Autonomous Robot for Grid Stability & Availability Xuechun YANG, Head of APAC Sales, Commercial, ANYbotics, Switzerland | Abstract | Slides |
Chairperson: TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
| 15:20–15:40 | S2-5 | Next-Generation ESS Strategies: Power-Energy Decoupling for Grid Applications Using a Supercapacitor and Batteries Storage Mix Byungjun PARK, Principal Researcher, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
| 15:40–16:00 | S2-6 | Harnessing Electric Vehicle Flexibility via AC V2G Systems: KEPCO’s Pilot Results and Future Outlook Kijun PARK, Head of AI Laboratory, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
Technical Session 3
Chairperson: OKI Yuso, Director, IERE
| 16:00–16:20 | S3-1 | Fiber Optic Sensing Technology Based on Fabry- Perot Interferometry and Its Application in Settlement Monitoring of Pumped Storage Power Stations ZHAI Di, Senior Engineer, Department of Power Sensing, China Electric Power Research Institute, China | Abstract | Slides |
| 16:20–16:40 | S3-2 | Hydrogen and ammonia gas turbine R&D in KEPCO Jungkeuk PARK, Team leader, Energy & Environment Laboratory, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
| 16:40–17:00 | S3-3 | Emerging Fuels for Power Generation Assets Thomas MARTZ, Senior Principal Team Lead, Generation, Electric Power Research Institute, US | Abstract | Slides |
Day 2: May 21, 2026
Special Session (Part 1)
Chairperson: TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
| SP-1 | Report of Technology Foresight 2025 Ankit A. SHUKLA, Vice President, TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, UK | Slides |
Special Session (Part 2)
Chairperson: TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
SP-2 | Global Collaboration to Advance Low-Carbon Fuels and Emerging Technologies Neil KERN, Area Manager, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, Electric Power Research Institute, US | Slides |
SP-3 | TEPCO’s Perspective on the Future of Energy SONO Akihisa, General Manager, Management Strategy Research Office, TEPCO Research Institute (TRI) , Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., Japan | Slides |
Technical Session 3
Chairperson: Tracy LESLIE, Program Manager, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, Electric Power Research Institute, US
| 10:35–10:55 | S3-4 | Optimized siting of hybrid renewable energy infrastructure in Kenya using geospatial techniques Esther ANYONA, Master’s Student, Graduate School of Social Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, Hiroshima University, Japan | Abstract | Slides |
| 10:55–11:15 | S3-5 | CLP Power’s Decarbonisation with the Rise of New Energy Ka Wan LAU, Lead Planning Engineer, Business Strategy – Generation, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong SAR | Abstract | Slides |
Chairperson: Jungkeuk PARK, Team leader, Energy & Environment Laboratory, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea
| 11:15–11:35 | S3-6 | Low-Carbon Molecules at EnBW R&D: Key Activities for a Sustainable Future Reihaneh ZOHOURIAN, Head of Hydrogen R&D, Research and Development, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg, Germany | Abstract | Slides |
| 11:35–11:55 | S3-7 | Sector Coupling in Practice: An Energy Hub Approach for Power and Industry Tracy LESLIE, Program Manager, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, Electric Power Research Institute, US | Abstract | Slides |
Technical Session 4
Chairperson: Xuechun YANG, Head of APAC Sales, Commercial, ANYbotics, Switzerland
| 13:30–13:50 | S4-1 | Enhancing Network Resilience through Real-Time Activity Monitoring for High Lightning Density Network Noradlina ABDULLAH, Technical Expert (Lightning Protection), Power Delivery & Innovation, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract | Slides |
| 13:50–14:10 | S4-2 | Drones as a New Layer of Intelligence in Power Infrastructure Inspection ITOH Akira, Head of Business Development, Global Business Department, Liberaware Co., Ltd., Japan | Abstract | Slides |
| 14:10–14:30 | S4-3 | KEPCO’s Power Industry Robotics Technologies Joon-Young PARK, Group Leader, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract | Slides |
Chairperson: Chang Geol YOON, Senior Manager, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea
| 15:00–15:20 | S4-4 | Depth-Resolved Limnological Profiling and Integrated Social-Ecological Assessment for 800 MW Floating Solar in an ESA Rank 1 Tropical Forest Reserve Reservoir Ahmad Nazri SAIDIN, Head of Unit (Ketua Unit), Sustainable Environment and Regulatory Intelligence (SERI), Tenaga Nasional Berhad Labs Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract | Slides |
| 15:00–15:40 | S4-5 | Integrated Risk Assessment for Enhancing Power System Resilience against Large-Scale Natural Disasters YUYAMA Ayumi, Research Scientist, Sustainable System Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan | Abstract | Slides |
Chairperson: YUYAMA Ayumi, Research Scientist, Sustainable System Research Laboratory, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
| 15:40–16:00 | S4-6 | A Problem-Driven Open Innovation Framework for Accelerating New Value Creation through Internal Assets and External Technologies CHIBA Keita, Engineer, Civil Engineering and Architecture Department, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan | Abstract | Slides |
Closing Remarks
16:00–16:05 Gyu-hwa LEE, Senior Manager, KEPCO Research Institute,
Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea
16:05–16:10 TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
Technical Tour (Optional)
Visiting KOMIPO’s Seoul Power Plant
(For participants who have booked the optional Technical Tour)
The world’s first large-capacity urban underground power plant
KOMIPO has achieved the feat of building the world’s first large-capacity urban underground power plant―the result of Korea’s technology and know-how for building and operating thermal power plants―on the site of the first thermal power plant in Dangin-dong, Mapo-gu, a representation of the nation’s power industry. It initiated commercial operation and started producing electricity in November 2019.
Seoul P.G. Site Div. has been a solid foundation for the energy industry of Korea, setting milestones for 100 years in the history of Korea’s power generation. Now, Seoul P.G. Site Div. is preparing another 100 years ahead. It has used different fuels according to the transition of the age, applied new technologies in the energy industry, and spread technical skills to power plants throughout the nation. By making an underground thermal power plant, Seoul P.G. Site Div. suggested a new, future-oriented model of power plant in the energy industry, which will mark the beginning of a new history of the power generation industry in Korea.
https://www.komipo.co.kr/eng/content/198/main.do?mnCd=EN010403
Venue
The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
Location: 287, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
https://www.ambatel.com/theambassador/seoul/en/main.do
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KEPCO: https://home.kepco.co.kr/
IERE: https://www.iere.jp
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