DC Transmission Grids Seminar by Prof. Dragan Jovcic, FIEEE, IEEE Distinguished lecturer
September 15 @ 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join Professor Dragan Jovcic, FIEEE for a thought-provoking seminar on the rapid advances in high-voltage DC transmission—especially the rise of VSC and MMC technologies enabling multi-terminal DC grids akin to complex AC systems. Explore real-world motivations such as the proposed 350 GW North Sea DC grid, limitations of AC over long subsea links, and technical challenges in protection, such as ultra-fast relay selectivity in under 0.5 ms, interoperability, self-protection, and ensuring reliability comparable to AC <a href="http://grids.
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Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
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Time: 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM (MDT)
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Location: TransAlta Building, 1100 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1B1
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Cost: CAD $40
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Seats are limited—registration is required. Please scan the QR code on the poster or visit [registration link] (if available).
What to Expect:
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Insights on the state-of-the-art technologies and grid-scale DC transmission developments
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A deep dive into protection schemes, component and control challenges, and their real-world implications
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Opportunity to ask Professor Jovcic questions and network with peers
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Rates: CAD $5/hour (from 6 PM);
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Agenda:
5:15 PM
Doors open
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5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration & Networking
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Check-in at the registration desk
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Light refreshments and Pizza
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Networking
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6:00 PM – 6:05 PM
Opening Remarks
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Welcome by IEEE PES Calgary Chapter representative
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Introduction of Professor Dragan Jovcic
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6:05 PM – 6:50 PM
Session 1
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6:50 PM – 7:00 PM
Break
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7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Session 2
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7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Q&A & Networking
– Closing remarks and Q&A
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Final thanks and acknowledgements
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Reminder for upcoming IEEE PES Calgary events
Bldg: TransAlta Building, 1100 – 1st Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 1B1