National Conference on Power Distribution Utility Set for Jaipur
The 10th National Conference on Power Distribution will take place in Jaipur on October 27-28, organized by the India Smart Grid Forum and the state's energy department. This significant event will gather over 500 participants, including government officials, industry leaders, and international experts. The conference will focus on innovations, policy reforms, and the challenges facing the power distribution sector. Key sessions will address financial transformation, digital intelligence, and the role of renewable energy in meeting the growing demand for electricity. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with top professionals in the energy field.
| Oct 26, 2026, 14:55 IST
Jaipur to Host the 10th National Conference on Power Distribution
Jaipur. The India Smart Grid Forum, in collaboration with the state's energy department, is set to organize the Distribution Utility Meet-2026 on October 27 and 28 in Jaipur. The event will be inaugurated by Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas at the Lalit Hotel at 10 AM on Tuesday.
This significant national conference, marking its 10th edition, will see participation from representatives of the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, along with officials from state distribution companies and various regulatory commissions. Key leaders and energy experts from major power distribution firms across the country will also be present.
Discussions on Strengthening the Power Distribution Sector
For the first time, Rajasthan will host this crucial event. Over two days, seven sessions will focus on innovations in the power distribution system, policy reforms, financial strengthening of distribution companies, digitization, the increasing use of AI tools, energy transition towards zero carbon emissions, grid modernization, cybersecurity, and the growing demand for renewable energy, energy storage, data centers, and electric vehicle charging.
Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer distribution companies are the organizers of this event, with Tata Power, Chandigarh Power, Noida Power, BSES Rajdhani Power, and BSES Yamuna Power serving as co-organizers. The theme for the event is 'Integration of Distribution Utilities for Collaborative Development.'
International representatives from the USA, Europe, South Korea, and Japan will also attend, bringing in renowned technical experts and stakeholders from the sector. More than 500 participants from both domestic and international backgrounds are expected to join this gathering.
Inauguration and Key Sessions on the First Day
The first day of the national conference will feature the inauguration ceremony followed by three significant sessions. Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, and other senior officials, including the Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority, Ghanshyam Prasad, and Vice Chairperson of the California Energy Commission, Siva Ganda, will address the attendees.
Additionally, sessions will cover topics such as 'Financial Transformation of Distribution Companies,' 'The Growing Role of Digital Intelligence in the Distribution Sector,' and 'The Role of Renewable Energy in Ensuring Uninterrupted and Reliable Power Supply in Response to Increasing Electricity Demand.'