2026 IERE-KEPCO Seoul Energy Equation Workshop
Summary
Welcome to 2026 IERE-KEPCO Seoul Energy Equation Workshop
The Energy Equation: Clean, Safe, Reliable and Digital Future
About the theme
The 2026 IERE-KEPCO International Workshop, under the theme “The Energy Equation: Clean, Safe, Reliable and Digital Future”, aims to explore the balanced solutions that will define the next generation of the global power industry. As the world accelerates its transition toward carbon neutrality, achieving harmony among energy security, environmental sustainability, and the technological innovation has become the central equation to solve.
The workshop will bring together experts from utilities, academia, and industry to discuss emerging strategies and technologies shaping this transformation. Sessions will focus on the Future Power Grid, highlighting digitalization and smart-grid innovation; Stable Power Supply and Efficiency Management, emphasizing reliability and system optimization; Towards Carbon Neutrality, addressing clean fuels, renewable integration, and low carbon technologies; and Safety, Disaster and Environmental Response, exploring risk management and system resilience in an evolving climate era.
Through global collaboration and open dialogue, the workshop seeks to redefine how the energy equation can be balanced-ensuring that the future of power remains clean, safe, reliable, and digitally empowered.
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is intended for experts actively involved in the selected themes, from IERE members and non-members, as well as all those interested in the evolution of the electrical power industry and the technology development and business development opportunities associated to this evolution. IERE and KEPCO will invite prominent speakers for keynote speeches.
Outline
In-Person Schedule (Seoul, Korea)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Registration & Welcome Reception (Evening)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 2026 IERE-KEPCO Seoul Energy Equation Workshop (Day 1)
- Official Dinner
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 2026 IERE-KEPCO Seoul Energy Equation Workshop (Day 2)
Friday, May 22, 2026
- Technical Tour (Optional)
Online Schedule (Via Webex)
We are pleased to offer online streaming for selected sessions, providing an opportunity for a broader audience to engage with IERE. We hope this experience will offer valuable insights and encourage your active participation in future IERE events and our information-exchange platform, ultimately strengthening the IERE community.
The online program features distinguished content, including Keynote Speeches under the theme “The Energy Equation: Clean, Safe, Reliable, and Digital Future.” Furthermore, the Special Sessions will feature reports from Technology Foresight 2025, providing overviews, strategies, and roadmaps from the featured companies regarding their future planning and management.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 08:50–10:20 (Local Time)
- Plenary Session
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 08:30–09:45 (Local Time)
- Special Session (Part 1 & 2)
Program Overview
Session Description
Please note that the session structure and speakers are subject to change based on final contributions.
May 19, 2026
- Welcome Reception
May 20, 2026
- Opening Session:
Opening Address by the IERE Chair, followed by a Welcome Speech by KEPCO.
- Plenary Session :
Keynote Speeches on the theme: “The Energy Equation: Clean, Safe, Reliable, and Digital Future.” (Online Streaming)
| Technical Session 1 Future Power Grid | This session explores the technological backbone of the next-generation electric power system. The focus is on Grid Modernization and Digital Transformation, utilizing smart hardware and advanced communications to build a highly intelligent and observable network. A key area is High-Penetration Renewables Integration, addressing the technical challenges of managing massive, variable clean energy sources. We will delve into innovations in Advanced Transmission Technologies like High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) to enhance capacity and stability. The program includes presentations on strategies for Cyber Resilience to safeguard critical Operational Technology (OT) and discussions on developing Next-Generation Market Structures that facilitate transactions across a decentralized grid. This session offers critical insights into the architecture of a smarter, more dynamic, and interconnected power system. Potential topics include: ・Digital Grid Upgrade (e.g. Smart substations, digital twins) ・Renewables Integration ・DC-grids (i.e. HVDC, MVDC, LVDC) ・Resilience ・Market Innovation (i.e. platforms or markets for decentralized and decarbonized grids) |
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| Technical Session 2 Stable Power Supply and Efficiency Management | This session is dedicated to the technologies that ensure reliability, power quality, and operational efficiency in complex power networks. A primary focus is on Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS), examining their role in frequency regulation, stability, and load leveling. We will explore the development of Microgrids and Advanced Grid Control using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) to optimize power flow, manage voltage, and ensure quick response to disturbances. Crucial topics feature Smart Load & Demand-Side Management (DSM) for actively shaping consumption patterns, and leveraging high-resolution AMI Data Analytics for loss reduction and system intelligence. This session highlights achieving cost-effective dispatch through Asset Performance Management (APM) and sophisticated operational planning, maintaining continuous, high-quality power delivery. Potential topics include: ・Energy Storage System (ESS) ・Microgrid Control ・Demand Optimization (DSM) ・AI Grid Control (AI/ML implementation) ・Asset Performance Management (APM) ・Virtual Power Plant (VPP) ・Fault Diagnosis |
- Official Dinner
May 21, 2026
- Special Session (Part 1): Report of Technology Foresight 2025 (Tentative)
(Online Streaming)
- Special Session (Part 2): Featured Company Overviews, Strategies, and Roadmaps.
(Online Streaming)
| Technical Session 3 Towards Carbon Neutrality | This session addresses the transformative technologies required to achieve net-zero emissions within the energy sector. We will examine holistic Decarbonization Pathways and System Modelling to guide the transition process. A significant focus is on Power-to-X (P2X) and Green Hydrogen, exploring the production, storage, and utilization of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and dispatchable power source. The program welcomes presentations on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) for hard-to-abate emissions. Furthermore, the session explores Sector Coupling and Electrification, where the power grid integrates with transportation and industry to drive broader emission reductions. This session showcases the innovative solutions driving the energy transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Potential topics include: ・Decarbonization Pathways (Solar, Wind) ・Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) ・Fuel Diversification in Power Generation (Hydrogen and Ammonia) ・Sustainable Sources (e.g. Bioenergy) ・Sector Coupling ・Smart Power Plants (e.g. IDPP, Intelligent Digital Power Plant) |
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| Technical Session 4 Safety, Disaster and Environmental Response | This session centers on technologies and strategies that enhance the resilience, safety, and environmental responsibility of the energy industry. A major theme is Extreme Weather and Climate Change Adaptation, focusing on safety of employees at Work (Occupational Health and Safety) by the engineering for “hardening” critical infrastructure against increasing physical threats. We will examine Intelligent Asset Health Management (I-AHM), utilizing AI and sensors for predictive maintenance and enhanced worker safety. Essential for rapid recovery are Disaster Response Automation and Wide Area Monitoring System/Phasor Measurement Unit (WAMS/PMU) Integration, enabling quick fault isolation and operational continuity. Finally, the session covers Environmental Monitoring and Impact Mitigation to ensure regulatory compliance and responsible operations, alongside the critical topic of Integrated Cyber-Physical Security for control systems OT. Potential topics include: ・Occupational Health and Safety ・Infrastructure Hardening (i.e. advanced monitoring and sensors) ・Predictive Maintenance ・Disaster Response Automation ・Environmental Compliance ・Cyber Security and Robotics/Drone ・AI enhanced Safety |
- Closing Remarks
Detailed Schedule
Note: The program may be subject to change according to the registration of speakers and participants.
Presentations that will be streamed online have an asterisk (*) appended to the end of their titles.
Day0: May 19, 2026
Keumsoo Room
Welcome Reception
| 18:30–19:00 | Registration |
| 19:00–21:00 | Welcome Reception |
Day1: May 20, 2026
Legacy Room
Opening Session
| 08:00–08:30 | Registration |
| General Chair: | Gyuhwa LEE, Senior researcher, R&D Biz Team, Div. of R&D Strategy, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea |
| 08:30–08:40 | O-1 | Opening Address Munib AMIN, IERE Chair |
| 08:40–08:50 | O-2 | Welcome Speech Dae-Han KIM, Vice President, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea |
Plenary Session: Keynote Speeches
| 08:50–09:20 | K-1 | Energy AI: Trends and the Future of Power Systems* Hongseok, Professor, Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, South Korea | Slides |
| 09:20–09:50 | K-2 | KEPCO’s Comprehensive Readiness for MVDC Distribution Network Implementation* Heo HUN, General Manager, New Business Technology Laboratory, KEPCO Research Institute, South Korea | Slides |
| 09:50–10:20 | K-3 | Empowering Distribution Network Resilience and DER Integration: KEPCO’s Nationwide ADMS Rollout* Jeong Hun KIM, Senior Researcher, R&D Strategy Center, KEPCO Research Institute, South Korea | Slides |
10:20–10:50 Coffee Break and Group Photo
Technical Session 1: Future Power Grid
Chairperson: TBD
| 10:50–11:10 | S1-1 | Grid Connected Battery Energy Storage in Malaysia: The Story So Far Aznan Ezraie ARIFFIN, Chief Strategy Officer, Strategy Management, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
| 11:10–11:30 | S1-2 | 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 |
| 11:30–11:50 | S1-3 | System Design of BorWin6 Offshore Wind Power VSC-HVDC Transmission System YANG Bingjian, Project Manager, Department of HVDC, China Electric Power Research Institute, China | Abstract Slides |
| 11:50–12:10 | S1-4 | KEPCO Solution of Intelligent Digital Substation Nam Ho LEE, General Manager, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract Slides |
12:10–13:40 Lunch (Workshop venue: Legacy Room)
Technical Session 2: Stable Power Supply and Efficiency Management
Chairperson: TBD
| 13:40–14:00 | 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 |
| 14:00–14:20 | 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 |
| 14:20–14:40 | 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 |
| 14:40–15:00 | S2-4 | Solving the Reliability Equation: Autonomous Robotic Inspection for Grid Stability & Availability Oussama DAROUICHI, Senior Director of Utilities, Commercial, ANYbotics, Switzerland | Abstract Slides |
15:00–15:30 Coffee Break
Chairperson: TBD
| 15:30–15:50 | 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 |
| 15:50–16:10 | S2-6 | Improving Grid Reliability with Battery Energy Storage Systems Ali Ashraf MOHD RAHI, Technical Specialist, Power Grid, Single Buyer, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
| 16:10–16:30 | S2-7 | 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: Towards Carbon Neutrality
Chairperson: TBD
| 16:30–16:50 | S3-1 | Decarbonized Dispatchable Gas Turbine Power Utilizing Hydrogen and Ammonia Jeffrey BENOIT, Vice President – Clean Energy Solutions, PSM – a Hanwha company, Hanwha Group, US | Abstract Slides |
| 16:50–17:10 | 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 |
| 17:10–17:30 | S3-3 | Emerging Fuels for Power Generation Assets Thomas MARTZ, Senior Principal Team Lead, Generation, Electric Power Research Institute, US | Abstract Slides |
Official Dinner
19:00–21:00 Official Dinner (Workshop venue: Legacy Room)
Day 2: May 21, 2026
Legacy Room
Special Session (Part 1)
Chairperson: TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
| 08:30–08:55 | SP-1 | Report of Technology Foresight 2025* Ankit A. SHULLA, Vice President, TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, UK | Abstract Slides |
Special Session (Part 2): Featured Company Overviews, Strategies, and Roadmaps
Chairperson: TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
| 08:55–09:20 | 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 |
| 09:20–09:45 | 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 |
09:45–10:10 Coffee Break
Technical Session 3: Towards Carbon Neutrality
Chairperson: TBD
| 10:10–10:30 | 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 |
| 10:30–10:50 | S3-5 | A Consumer-Centric Net-Mergence Framework for Affordable Distributed Solar PV Adoption in Kenya Dennis Onyango OTIENO, Master’s Student, Public Policy, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan | Abstract Slides |
| 10:50–11:10 | S3-6 | 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: TBD
| 11:10–11:30 | S3-7 | Low-Carbon Molecules at EnBW R&D: Key Activities 2026 for a Sustainable Future Reihaneh ZOHOURIAN, Head of Hydrogen R&D, Research and Development, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg, Germany | Abstract Slides |
| 11:30–11:50 | S3-8 | 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 |
| 11:50–12:10 | S3-9 | A Scenario-Based Framework for Power Sector Decarbonization Pathways toward Malaysia’s Net Zero Emissions 2050 Wan Nur Syuhada WAN ATA, Researcher, Sustainable Energy and Environment Department, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
12:10–13:35 Lunch (The King’s restaurant)
Technical Session 4: Safety, Disaster and Environmental Response
Chairperson: TBD
| 13:35–13:55 | 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 |
| 13:55–14:15 | 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 |
| 14:15–14:35 | S4-3 | KEPCO’s Power Industry Robotics Technologies Joon-Young PARK, Group Leader, KEPCO Research Institute, Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea | Abstract Slides |
| 14:35–14:55 | 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 |
14:55–15:20 Coffee Break
Chairperson: TBD
| 15:20–15:40 | 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 |
| 15:40–16:00 | S4-6 | Protecting Potential Nuclear Power Sites Against Extreme Weather Events Such As Coastal Flooding and Soil Movement Aainaa SUHARDI, Principal Researcher, Sustainable Energy and Environment Department, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
| 16:00–16:20 | S4-7 | 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 |
Chairperson: TBD
| 16:20–16:40 | S4-8 | A Framework for Value Creation and Problem-Solving through Open Innovation: Design and Implementation CHIBA Keita, Engineer, Civil Engineering and Architecture Department, Kansai Electric Power co., Inc., Japan | Abstract Slides |
| 16:40–17:00 | S4-9 | Radiological Dispersion Modelling for Hypothetical Nuclear Accident Using JRODOS-POSEIDON of the Potential Coastal sites in Peninsular Malaysia Farah AYOB, Researcher, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Energy and Environment, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
| 17:00–17:20 | S4-10 | dentifying Potential System Failures During the Commissioning of Malaysia’s First Reactor Fatin MOHD ZAILE, Researcher, Nuclear Hazard and Radiochemistry Department, Sustainable Energy and Environment, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia | Abstract Slides |
Closing Remarks
17:20–17:25 TBD
17:25–17:30 TAKEI Katsuhito, Secretary General, IERE
Technical Tour (Optional)
Visiting KOMIPO’s Seoul Power Plants
| 09:10–09:20 | Gathering the “The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel” Lobby |
| 09:20–10:00 | Bus Transfer & Site Entrance: 40 minutes |
| 10:00–11:30 | Visit KOMIPO’s Seoul Power Plant: 90 minutes |
| 11:30–12:00 | Leave for Lunch Place(near the hotel), Bus Transfer: 30 minutes |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch: 60 minutes |
| 13:00–13:15 | Arrive at “The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel”: 15 minutes(by walk) |
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
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Registration Fees
The registration fee covers attendance for both days of the workshop, including lunches, coffee breaks, the Welcome Reception (May 19), the Official Dinner (May 20), and the conference package.
| Participant Category | In-Person Fee | Online Participation Fee (per account) |
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| IERE Members | USD 700 | USD 100 |
| Non-IERE Members | USD 1,100 | USD 150 |
| Academic Participants | USD 700 | USD 100 |
| Student Participants | USD 550 | USD 50 |
Note for IERE Members: Each in-person participant from an IERE member organization will receive one complimentary online access account.
Optional: Technical Tour fee is USD 50 per person.
Fees for Accompanying Persons
If you are accompanied by family members, the following fees apply:
| Welcome Reception (May 19) | USD 100 |
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| Official Dinner (May 20) | USD 130 |
| Technical Tour (May 22) | USD 50 |
Registration Process
The number of in-person participants is limited to 100. Please register using Method (a) where possible. If Google Forms is inaccessible due to system restrictions, please use Method (b).
Note: Only the Keynote Speeches and Special Sessions will be delivered in a hybrid format.
Method (a): Online Registration (Recommended)
- Register for In-Person Participation (via Google Form)
- Register for Online Participation (via Google Form)
Method (b): Email Registration
If you cannot use the online forms, please download the appropriate file below and submit it to the IERE Central Office via email (office@iere.jp).
- Download: Registration Form for In-Person Participation
- Download: Registration Form for Online Participation
Important Note for Online Participants: Access details (meeting link, ID, password) will be sent to your registered email address approximately one week before the event.
Payment
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Payment Items: Online Participation
Submission Items and Deadlines
1. Registration
| Deadline: In-person: April 20, 2026 Online Participation: May 1, 2026 Notice: Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken by IERE during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes on the IERE website, social media platforms, and other related channels. |
2. Invitation Letter for VISA Request
| Deadline: April 3, 2026 Details: Please allow a few weeks for the issuance of the invitation letter. | Submission: Please submit the [Invitation Letter for VISA Request Form (Format 2)] to the IERE Central Office via email at: register@iere.jp |
3. Registration Fee (*)
| Deadline: April 20, 2026 Note: All Technical Session presenters are required to pay the registration fee. Inclusions: The registration fee covers full access to both workshop days (including lunches and refreshments), the Welcome Reception (May 19), the Official Dinner (May 20), and the conference kit. Category:In-Person / Online IERE Members: USD 700 /100 Non-IERE Members: USD 1,100 / USD 150 Academic Participants: USD 700 / USD 100 Student Participants: USD 550 / USD 50 Accompanying Persons: Welcome Reception: USD 100 Official Dinner: USD 130 | Payment Methods: Credit Card: Available via our online payment portal. Bank Transfer: Bank: MUFG Bank, Ltd. Branch: Seijo Branch Account Name: IERE Account Number: 0068198 Bank Address: 15-1 Seijo 6-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-0066 JAPAN SWIFT Code: BOTK JP JT Note: All bank charges, including remittance, lifting, and correspondent bank fees, must be borne by the participant. |
4. Technical Tour (Optional)
| Deadline: April 20, 2026 Limited to 40 Participants Technical Tour Fee: USD 50 |
Important Cancellation Policy
Please note that if participation is canceled after the deadline, regardless of the reason, the registration fee may still be charged or may not be eligible for a refund.
Venue
Conference Venue
Location of The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel
Location: 287, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6kN7UAZzU9tHoDi6
Hotel Accommodation
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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Organizers
KEPCO:
https://home.kepco.co.kr/
KEPCO, founded in 1898 (as the Hanseong Electric Company) and formally re-constituted in 1961, has grown into South Korea’s largest electric utility and a key player in the global energy industry. With total assets of KRW 246 trillion and annual revenue of approximately KRW 94 trillion in 2024, KEPCO serves a central role in sustaining the country’s energy security and industrial growth, supplying over 96 percent of the nation’s electricity. The company oversees generation, transmission, and distribution networks, operating an installed capacity exceeding 83 GW through its six power generation subsidiaries – spanning nuclear, coal, LNG, hydro, and renewables.
Driven by its vision to become a “Global Integrated Energy Leader”, KEPCO is accelerating the transition toward low-carbon and digital energy systems. It is actively expanding renewable generation and smart-grid technologies, targeting 49 GW of renewable capacity by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2050. Beyond domestic operations, KEPCO engages in more than 40 overseas projects across 28 countries, including power generation, grid construction, and engineering services.
Through innovation, global collaboration, and sustainable growth strategies, KEPCO continues to lead the evolution of the energy industry – balancing reliability, environmental responsibility, and technological advancement to deliver value for future generations.
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