World Meter Design Congress (WMDC)
Equip yourself with practical tools and advanced information on the latest component technologies and system design techniques to optimise and future-proof every element of the smart meter and grid design process.
Audience
Metering and communication technology design professionals
- Technical directors of metering companies and utilities
- Technology vice presidents
- Engineering vice presidents
- R&D directors
- Chief design engineers
- System engineers
- Product Managers
- Research senior consultants
- White goods appliance suppliers
Institutional professionals
- Researchers
- Smart metering project managers from utilities
- Electric and gas utilities
- Academics from universities
- Academics from research institutes
- Standards organisations
- Test laboratories
Other stakeholders
- Associations (testing associations, manufacturing associations)
- Regulatory bodies
- Solutions consultants, utility consultants, technical consultants
- Financial consultants / investors
- Media
Topics
The topics chosen for this year’s event is based on extensive research with the target group and key stakeholders shaping the market. The agenda covers the following topics:
- Global trends driving next generation AMI system architecture
- The role of wireless networks for AMI communication and the effect on smart meter design
- Opportunities in creating an effective metering system based on a chip-level solution
- Standards and security considerations in meter and system design
- Integration of the ANSI C12.22 standard in system design
- Creating sustainable profit growth through cost-effective design and manufacture
- Designing meters to be a functional and effective part of next-generation home control systems
WMDC programme
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
CONFERENCE DAY 1 |
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Session 2.1.2
World Meter Design Congress
Global trends driving next generation AMI system architecture |
Session 2.1.3
World Meter Design Congress
The role of wireless networks for AMI communication and the effect on smart meter design |
Session 2.1.3
World Meter Design Congress
The role of wireless networks for AMI communication and the effect on smart meter design
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Session 2.1.4
World Meter Design Congress
Opportunities in creating an effective metering system based on a chip-level solution
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Session 2.1.5
ZigBee smart energy security: Securing the HAN network |
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
CONFERENCE DAY 2 |
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Session 3.1.1
World Meter Design Congress
Standards and security considerations in meter and system design
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Session 3.1.2
Creating a cost-effective metering system to include the heightened functionality for smart grid integration and consumer change
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Closing session:
Emerging technologies and the way forward |
See the entire programme grid
Why exhibit / sponsor
Overview
Participating in the World Meter Design Congress is an ideal way to position your company as a market leader. A limited number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available. The sponsorship and exhibition team can customise a programme that can help your organisation meet its specific business development goals. Let us craft a programme that can feature a range of thought leadership, product/solution promotion, brand awareness and networking.
10 reasons to exhibit:
1. Meet qualified buyers in a highly targeted environment
2. Generate valuable sales leads
3. Strengthen relationships with existing and loyal customers
4. Keep up to date with your competitors’ developments
5. Let buyers use all five senses to gain a full appreciation of your product
6. Overcome objections face-to-face
7. Showcase your full range of products
8. Launch new products
9. Raise your public profile and build on your brand image
10. Meet new agents or distributors
Who should exhibit
Vendors
- Meter test companies
- Semi-conductor vendors
- Components manufacturers
- Meter material manufacturers
- Contract manufacturers
- Design tool vendors / simulator
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