EirGrid plc is the state-owned company which has been established to take on the role and responsibilities of Transmission System Operator in the Republic of Ireland as well as Market Operator of the wholesale trading system.
It provides services equally and independently to all users of the electricity system. This includes all generators, suppliers and high voltage customers. The services provide by EirGrid as TSO are vital to all 2.1 million electricity customers nationally – large and small businesses, farms and homes.
Each year, EirGrid holds a one-day conference to which customers and stakeholders are invited and which addresses key issues relating to the business of the Transmission System Operator, and its customer and stakeholders. The conference is followed by a half-day post-conference workshop, which addresses a more technical theme. bmf Conferences are working with EirGrid in Organising this year's Annual Customer Conference.
This year, the conference takes place on Wednesday 3rd October in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry Demense, Dublin (near Dublin airport). There will also be dinner, at 7.00pm on the evening of the conference, to which all attendees are invited.
The post-conference workshop takes place on Thursday 4th October (from 9.00am – 1.00pm), in the same venue. This year’s workshop takes as its theme ‘The Developing Generation Mix’ with a particular emphasis on the role of renewable generation.
Main Conference:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry Demense, Dublin
Keynote Speakers include:
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan, TD and Dermot Byrne, Chief Executive, EirGrid
Conference Dinner:
7.00pm (Business Dress)
Redwood Suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Post Conference Workshop:
'The Developing Generation Mix'
Redwood Suite, Crowne Plaza Hotel