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Powering the Future

Smart Grid Forums

This is Powering the Future, a podcast series brought to you by Smart Grid Forums. Join host Mandana White and top industry experts as we spark vital conversations around critical infrastructure and the power grid of tomorrow. One Planet, One Power Grid.

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13:39

Can Open Source Unlock the Grid’s Full Potential?

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2025/08/12

Can the grid learn from tech’s open-source playbook?Jonas Van den Bogaard of Alliander tells Mandana how open-source tools are helping utilities break vendor lock-in, drive innovation, and accelerate Europe’s energy transition.

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24:41

Are Power Grids Being Left Exposed?

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2025/07/31

As power grids go digital, are we outpacing our own ability to secure them? In this episode of Powering the Future, Mandana White speaks with Styrmir Jonsson, CISO at Landsnet, about the rising cybersecurity risks in the energy sector.

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14:42

Leveraging IEC 61850 to future-proof the power grid

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2025/07/23

In this episode of Powering the Future, Mandana White catches up with Jackson Moore, Application Engineer at Triangle Microworks, to demystify IEC 61850, the global standard that keeps power systems connected, secure, and future-ready.

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13:09

Why Grid Flexibility is Key to Renewable Success

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2025/07/23

As renewables surge, so does the need for smarter, more flexible grids. In this episode, Mandana White speaks with Davide Della Giustina of A2A about how energy storage is transforming grid flexibility—and the future of clean power.

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16:35

Can the Grid Handle Renewables?

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2025/07/23

As the world races toward clean energy, our grids are under pressure to keep pace. Smart Grid Forums CEO Mandana White speaks with Davide Della Giustina, Head of Business Development and Transformation Officer at A2A Smart Infrastructure, to find out how we're integrating renewable energy into existing power systems.

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13:24

Are EVs Helping or Hurting the Grid?

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2025/07/22

EVs are on the rise, but can our power grids keep up? In this episode of Powering the Future, Mandana White speaks with Baerte de Brey, Vice President of The European Association for Electromobility, about the real impact of electric vehicles on the grid.

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15:05

The Force Behind Smart Grid Forums

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2025/07/01

She’s the driving force behind the leading technical forum for the power grid sector. In this episode, Mandana White, CEO of Smart Grid Forums, shares how she built the business, what’s keeping grid operators up at night, and the global solutions taking shape.

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10:21

Will AI Replace Power Grid Jobs or Reinvent Them?

Powering the Future ·

2025/06/12

Mandana White sits down with Ronan McKeown, Future Networks Director at NIE Networks, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy workforce.

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16:40

Solving the Grid’s Talent Crisis

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2025/06/05

As demand for clean energy surges, grid operators face a new challenge: attracting and retaining the next generation of engineers. In this episode, Ronan McKeown breaks down the workforce crisis gripping the energy sector. One Planet. One Power Grid

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18:30

Using AI to Stabilize the Workforce and Accelerate...

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2025/06/02

What if AI could solve the workforce crisis in the energy sector? Mandana White talks to Leon Kuiper, Lead Data Scientist at Stedin, about how AI is being used to stabilize the grid workforce and fast-track the energy transition. One Planet. One Power Grid.

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21:13

Closing the Gap Between Grid Leaders and Technicians

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2025/05/22

Are your grid leaders and technicians speaking the same language? Mandana White, CEO of Smart Grid Forums, sits down with Leon Ashley Boroda, founder of Ashley Boroda Communication and Development.One Planet. One Power Grid.

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26:55

What does it take to lead in a transforming grid...

Powering the Future ·

2025/05/16

Torsten Roeglin and Dr. Mihai Paun reflect on the strategic value of SGT25—from the technologies shaping grid modernization to the high-impact conversations that happened behind the scenes. This episode offers key insights on where the industry is heading, and how to stay ahead. One planet. One power grid.

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15:55

Were you at SGT25? What stood out?

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2025/05/08

As we look ahead to SGT26, what do you want to see more of? Deeper collaboration, real-world case studies, honest conversations about what’s working (and what’s not)? In the first episode of Powering the Future, Mandana White puts these questions to leading SGT vendors Paul Van Dijk and Johan Malstrom. One planet. One power grid.

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