Innovating the Future of Energy Markets
[Virtual Event]
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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and transformative shifts in energy production and consumption ACS NSW branch forum explores the pivotal role technology plays in shaping the energy market landscape. Energy market operators play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of energy markets by facilitating the buying and selling of electricity, natural gas, or other forms of energy among producers, suppliers, and consumers.
Join ACS and our guest speaker, Gordon Dunsford Executive General Manager - Digital, (CIO) Australian Energy Market Operator, for an insightful presentation delving into the dynamic realm where energy market operations intersect with cutting-edge technology. AEMO is at the forefront of energy market operations and technology integration and responsible for the management and coordination of energy trading and distribution within the Australian energy market.
Gordon will also discuss his career and journey to today being responsible for the digital systems that underpins the Nations grid and markets.
Key topics to be covered during Gordon's presentation will include:
- Cybersecurity and Resilience: Addressing the cybersecurity challenges facing energy systems and exploring innovative solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure and data.
- Digital Transformation in Energy systems: Exploring the impact of digitalization on energy markets to grid management systems.
- Advanced Analytics and AI: Harnessing the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize energy market performance, forecast demand, and manage risk.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Assessing strategies and technologies for integrating renewable energy sources into existing energy markets and power systems, addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities, CER/ DER and challenges in managing the NEM/ WEM and our research through Project Edge and Symphony.
Join us as we explore the future of energy markets in the digital age and chart a course towards a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy ecosystem.
Speakers
Gordon has the depth and practical application experience including across Cloud and Platform, Mobility, Social, Analytics to Digital.
Gordon has a demonstrable track record of culture transformation and delivery, with a proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams of upwards of 500 plus. He is well regarded for his customer focus, commercial orientation, relationship management skills and ability to navigate through the differing priorities across diverse stakeholders groups and portfolios. He is seen as a relationship builder and trusted adviser who demonstrates superior competence in emotional intelligence and active listening.
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