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REPUBLIC OF TURKEYMINISTRY OFENERGY AND

NATURAL RESOURCES

Republic of TurkeyMinistry of Science, Industry and Technology

“Approved Event”

Halic Congress Center, IstanbulApril 29th - 30th 2015

www.icsgistanbul.com

3rd International Istanbul Smart GridCongress and Fair

Final Report of Congress

www.hhbexpo.com.tr

THIS FAIR IS ORGANIZED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE UNION OF CHAMBERS AND COMMODITY EXCHANGES OF TURKEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW NUMBER 5174

Organized By

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CONTENTS

Press Release 3

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 Executive Board Members 5

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 Scientific Board Members 7

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 Advisory Board Members 8

Congress Preparation Process 10

Important Data 11

Supporting Organizations and Associations 12

About the Congress 13

Participants’ Profiles 15

Products and Services Range 16

Participants’ Profiles by Sectors 16

Participating Foreign Countries 17

Profile Percentages of Participants 17

Sponsors 18-19

Media Sponsors 20

Booth Holding Companies 21

Topics 22-23

ICSG Istanbul 2015 Posters and Papers, Panels and Seminars 24

Congress’ Outputs 27

ICSG Istanbul 2015 Participants’ Views 28

Acknowledgements 29

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3rd YEAR, ICSG ISTANBUL

2015 IS ACCEPTED IN

WORLD FAIRS LIST. WITH

THE PARTICIPATION OF

THOUSANDS OF EXPERTS

AND ACADEMICIANS, WE

ARE TAKING FIRM STEPS

AS A CONGRESS AND

FAIR THAT CONTRIBUTES

PROMOTION OF TURKEY

ON INTERNATIONAL

PLATFORMS.

PRESS RELEASE3rd Istanbul International Congress on Smart Grids” was organized by HBB EXPO Company

between the dates of 29th-30th April 2015 in Istanbul Halic Congress Center. The Congress

was organized under the leadership of T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and

UGETAM (Istanbul Applied Gas and Energy Technologies Research and Engineering Industry

and Commerce Inc.) and main sponsors Turkcell, Vodafone, Turkish Radio and Television

Administration and Sabah Newspaper. Esteemed participations by, most notably Mr. Taner

Yıldız, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey; Mr. Ibrahim Halil Mazıcıoğlu,

Chairman, Industry, Commerce, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology

Commission; Mr. Vasip Şahin, Governor of Istanbul; Mr. Mustafa Yılmaz, President, Energy

Market Regulatory Authority of Turkey and many other executive officers of the government.

The first Istanbul International Congress on Smart Grids (ICSG Istanbul 2013) was opened

on the date of 9th May 2013 by President of Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Now, on its 3rd

year, ICSG Istanbul 2015 is accepted in world fairs list. With the participation of thousands of

experts and academicians, we are taking firm steps as a congress and fair that contributes

promotion of Turkey on international platforms.

Opening speeches were delivered by Prof. Dr. Ümit Doğay ARINÇ, Chairman of ICSG Istanbul

2015 Congress and Fair; Dr. Hayri BARAÇLI, Secretery-General of Istanbul Metropolitan

Municipality; Mr. Mustafa YILMAZ, President of Energy Market Regulatory Authority of

Turkey; Mr. Taner YILDIZ, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey and Mr. Fikri

IŞIK, Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey.

Great Power Outage around the country has underlined the importance of transition to

Smart Grids.

The great power outage in all around Turkey on the date of 31st March 2015 highlighted

the necessity to use information technologies in grid operation. In order to bring forward

the importance of smart grid – electricity networks connection many sessions were held on

“Smart Grids in Context of Current Situation and Future of Turkey’s Electricity Grid”. Top experts

from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey, EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ, EÜAŞ,

TATAŞ and ELDER as well as many other private, public and nongovernmental organizations

and agencies presented valuable information during “3rd Istanbul International Congress

on Smart Grids”.

Many globally renowned keynote speakers attended the Congress.

Mr. John McDonald, Energy Advisor to the Whitehouse and Prof. Dr. Ömer USTA, Chair, IEEE

PES Turkey were the Keynote Speakers in ICSG Istanbul 2015 Congress and Fair.

Many international speakers attended ICSG Istanbul 2015: Leocadia I. ZAK, Director, U.S.A

Trade and Development Agency; Dr. Annegret GROEBEL, Department Chair, International

Relations Correspondence Regulation, German Energy Market Regulatory Agency; Marc

DELANDRE, Secretary General of International G3 PLC Union; Josep Ramon FERRER, Director,

City Council of Barcelona; James WATSON, Chairman, Belgium Photovoltaic Industry

Association; Patric TURNBULL, Chairman of Global Smart Grids Federation, Ireland; Mark

OSSEL, General Manager, Open Smart Grids of Holland; Mohammed Al TA’ANI, President,

Arab Countries Renewable Energy Association; Prof. Bo NORREGAARD, Faculty Member,

Energy Informatics Department, Denmark University.

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ICSG ISTANBUL 2016

WILL BE HELD AGAIN IN

HALIC CONGRESS CENTER

BETWEEN THE DATES OF

20-21 APRIL 2016.

In addition to bilateral business discussions and agreement negotiations, many global and

local energy-related aspects were discussed in Istanbul Halic Congress Center during ICSG

Istanbul 2015. Experts from governmental delegations as well as top executives of multi-

national corporations discussed important agenda topics during various sessions. The

participants were able to be informed about important news and developments especially

in 6th Hall which was the venue of many discussions.

Governmental Delegations in ICSG Istanbul 2015

Delegations from U.S.A., U.K., France, Italy, Holland, Canada, Denmark, Spain, CIS Countries,

Central and Eastern Africa, South America and Middle East Countries attended ICSG Istanbul

2015 and convened in bilateral and multilateral meetings. Bilateral meetings also created

opportunities for fair participants to develop new co-operations with foreign companies. Fair

is supported by T.R. Ministry of Economy which also organized a “Procurement Committee”

for the fair.

Over 150 local and international enterprises opened booths in the fairground and had

opportunity to meet with their pairs in bilateral meetings.

Awards

Valuable awards such as Best Graduate Student Paper Award, Best Researcher Paper Award,

and Best Undergraduate Student Paper Award were delivered in ICSG Istanbul 2015.

Preparations for posters and papers was started on 1st July 2014 by ICSG Istanbul 2015

Science Committee and respective sub-committees were formed. In order to ensure

scientific quality and renown, IEEE-PES was assigned as technical sponsor and the posters

and papers fulfilling IEEE-PES format were assessed in fonts, election assessment and scores,

scientific ethics and against plagiarism.

Each poster and paper was assessed by sub-committees consisting 5 expert academy

members in the relevant field. A total number of 67 posters and papers were submitted

to the committees and 47 of these were assessed. Upon assessment 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

winners were selected in 3 categories.

A total number of 5000 people from over 50 countries including domestic and international

representatives from public agencies, international metrology and standardization

organizations, international smart grid NGOs, electricity, water and gas meter manufacturers

and importers, electricity and natural gas distribution companies, organized industrial zone

administrations, municipalities, conformity certification agencies, automation companies,

inspection, test and calibration organizations, R&D firms, energy generation/transmission/

distribution companies, GSM operators, smart building firms and software companies

participated to “3rd Istanbul International Smart Grid Congress and Fair” which was held

between the dates of 29-30 April 2015 in Halic Congress Center.

ICSG Istanbul 2016 will be held again in Halic Congress Center between the dates of

20-21 April 2016.

Prof. Dr. Ümit Doğay ARINÇ, Chairman, ICSG Istanbul 2015 Congress and Fair Organization

Prof. Dr. Ümit Yılmaz ÇAMURCU, Chairman of Scientific Board, ICSG Istanbul 2015

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ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS NAME-SURNAME INSTITUTION TITLE

Prof. Dr. Ümit Doğay ARINÇ FATIH SULTAN MEHMET UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR CHAIRMAN

Alparslan BAYRAKTAR MEMBER OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) COUNCIL MEMBER

Dr. Vedat GÜN VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) MEMBER

Ahmet OCAK VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) MEMBER

Hasan KÖKTAŞ CHAIRMAN OF TURKISH ENERGY ASSOCIATION VICE-CHAIRMAN

Prof. Dr. Necip CAMUŞCU T.R. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, VICE-CHAIRMAN GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF METROLOGY AND STANDARDIZATION

Dr. Zafer DEMİRCAN T.R. MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES, VICE-CHAIRMAN GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ENERGY AFFAIRS

Mustafa KOÇ T.R. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, MARITIME AFFAIRS MEMBER AND COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS

Mehmet ERTÜRK ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) MEMBER PRESIDENT OF TARIFFS DEPARTMENT

Fatih DÖNMEZ ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) MEMBER FORMER MEMBER OF COMMITTEE

Kemal YILDIR TURKISH ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION INCORPORATION MEMBER (TEIAS) GENERAL MANAGER

Mükremin ÇEPNİ TURKISH ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION INCORPORATION MEMBER (TEDAS) GENERAL MANAGER

Özcan ALTINDAĞ TURKISH ELECTRICITY TRADE AND CONTRACTING (TETAS) MEMBER GENERAL MANAGER

Prof. Dr. Ali Yılmaz ÇAMURCU FACULTY MEMBER, FATIH SULTAN MEHMET UNIVERSITY MEMBER

Ata CEYLAN ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

Abdulkadir ONGUN TURKISH ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION INCORPORATION (TEIAS) SUBSTITUTE VICE-GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Güven KARAÇUHA STATE HYDRAULIC WORKS (DSI) VICE-GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Serkan KELEŞER UGETAM GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

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Süreyya Yücel ÖZDEN DEIK, ENERGY BUSINESS COUNCIL, PRESIDENT MEMBER

Mariye Umay AKKAYA TURKISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE (TSE) SOFTWARE CHAIRMAN TEST AND CERTIFICATION, HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Dr. Erkan DANACI TUBITAK UME INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS CHIEF MEMBER

Uğur YÜKSEL ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES’ ASSOCIATION MEMBER (ELDER) SECRETARY-GENERAL

Yakup USLU ELECTRICITY METER MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (ESUDER) MEMBER PRESIDENT

Cem ÖNAL TURKISH NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTORS’ UNION ASSOCIATION MEMBER (GAZBIR) MANAGER

Şinasi GÖLBAŞI TURKISH NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTORS’ UNION SUBSTITUTE ASSOCIATION (GAZBIR) GROSS TRADE OPERATIONS MANAGER MEMBER

Dündar ÖZDEMİR TURKCELL, M2M PRODUCTS MANAGER MEMBER

Ebru ÖZGÜÇ VODAFONE, INSTITUTIONAL MARKETING MANAGER MEMBER

Şule DADAK DAYANGAÇ HHB-EXPO GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

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ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 SCIENTIFIC BOARD MEMBERS NAME-SURNAME INSTITUTION TITLE

Prof. Dr. Ümit Doğay ARINÇ Fatih Sultan Mehmet University CHAIRMAN Dr. Erkan DANACI TUBITAK National Metrology Institute VICE-CHAIRMAN

Prof. Dr. Avni MORGÜL Fatih Sultan Mehmet University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Halit PASTACI Halic University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. İlhan KOCAARSLAN Istanbul University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Cengiz TAPLAMACIOĞLU Gazi University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Tülay YILDIRIM Yıldız Technical University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Celal KOCATEPE Yıldız Technical University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Muğdeşem TANRIÖVEN Yıldız Technical University MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Ahmet AKBAŞ Yalova University MEMBER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent ORAL Marmara University MEMBER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aydın ÇETİN Gazi University MEMBER

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali NİZAM Fatih Sultan Mehmet University MEMBER

Fatih YILDIZ ISKI MEMBER

Mark OSSEL OSGP (Organization of Smart Grids Protocol) MEMBER

Prof. Dr. Ronnie BELMANS Leuven Catholic University, Belgium Energyville CEO MEMBER

Dr. Cevat ÖZARPA IGDAS MEMBER

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ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS NAME-SURNAME INSTITUTION TITLE

Dr. Mustafa ÇETİNTAŞ TÜBİTAK UME INSTITUTE MANAGER (P.) CHAIRMAN

Nail OLPAK ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT INDUSTRIALISTS MEMBER AND BUSINESSMEN (MUSIAD)

Hakan SAYHAN NORA ELECTRONICS, PRODUCTION MANAGER MEMBER

Abdullah TANCAN MEMBER OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) COUNCIL MEMBER

Dr. Murat GİDİŞ ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) GROUP PRESIDENT MEMBER

Bilal ÖĞÜNLÜ ENERGY MARKET REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EMRA) ENERGY EXPERT MEMBER

Bilal TEK MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, MEMBER GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRY, HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL POLICIES DEPARTMENT

Serdar ÇETİNKAYA USA EMBASSY, UNDERSECRETERIAT OF USA COMMERCE, MEMBER VICE UNDERSECRETARY OF COMMERCE

H. İbrahim ÇETİN TURKISH ACCREDITATION INSTITUTE (TURKAK) MEMBER DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL

Serkan GERÇEK TURKISH ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION INCORPORATION (TEDAS) MEMBER

Dr. Topel GÜL TURKISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE (TSE) MEMBER TEST MONITORING CENTER, HEAD OF CENTER

Onur Koray YENİGÜRBÜZ TURKISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE (TSE) QUALIFIED MEMBER BUILDINGS AND SPECIAL PROJECS MANAGER

Bilal ASLAN ISTANBUL GAS DISTRIBUTION INCORPORATION MEMBER (IGDAS) GENERAL MANAGER

Dr. Dursun Atilla ALTAY ISKI, GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Ersan AKDENİZ TUBITAK MAM ENERGY INSTITUTE RESEARCH EXPERT MEMBER

Sadullah ÖZCAN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND MEMBER TECHNOLOGY AGENCY, IT SPECIALIST

Yalçın KIROĞLU LICENSE-FREE ELECTRICITY GENERATION ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT MEMBER

Frank KAISER GERMAN-TURKISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MEMBER INDUSTRY VICE-GENERAL MANAGER MARKET RESEARCHES GENERAL MANAGER

Hakan IRGIT ACCENTURE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR LEADER MEMBER

Şeyma YAVUZ DELOITTE MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER MEMBER

Bülent OZAN ERNST&YOUNG ENERGY SECTOR SERVICES DIRECTOR MEMBER

Halil TEKŞAL VODAFONE M2M AND MESSAGING PRODUCTS SENIOR MANAGER MEMBER

Zekai YILDIZ METLAB, GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Tolga ALTUNTAŞ VODAFONE M2M AND MESSAGING MEMBER PRODUCTS SENIOR VICE- MANAGER

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Şafak DURAN ECA-ELSEL INC. GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

H. Uran TİRYAKİOĞLU ENTES GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Barış ARIKAN GE-DIGITAL ENERGY SALES MANAGER MEMBER Fatih ÇAPAR GEST GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Yunus Emre AKDOĞAN KCETAŞ GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CHIEF MEMBER

Ari TOROSOĞLU KÖHLER R&D MANAGER MEMBER

Oğuz TARAN TARAN ELECTRIC CEO MEMBER

Hakan ÖZKAN LUNA INSTITUTIONAL MARKETING AND EXPORT DIRECTOR MEMBER

Savaş Erol UZUN NETAS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MACHINES, MEMBER BUSINESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR

Gökhan İŞBİTİREN SCHNEIDER ADMS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER MEMBER

Mete TAŞPINAR SIEMENS ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SALES MEMBER AND MARKETING OFFICER

Onur AYDEMİR TURK TELEKOM, ENERGY SECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MEMBER

Sinan COŞKUN ELTEMTEK GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Cem GÜRPINAR NATEK GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Salih TÜREDİ VHS GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Engin BALIKÇI FUJITSU TURKEY AND MIDDLE EAST MANAGER MEMBER

Mehmet GÖKDUMAN VAVEN COMPANY COORDINATOR MEMBER

İbrahim SÜNNEY VIKO, MANAGEMENT MEMBER

Emin EROL VIKO, SMART GRIDS DIRECTOR MEMBER

Kadir ERDOĞAN AKTİF ENERGY FOUNDING PARTNER MEMBER

İsrafil DİLMEÇ BAŞARI MOBULE, OPERATION AND SERVICES DIRECTOR MEMBER

Fatih ÖKTEN AVEA, PROJECT MANAGER MEMBER

Göksel PERKİN AVEA, INSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER MEMBER

Fatih ORAL ASELSAN, SMART GRID & ENERGY & POWER MANAGEMENT MEMBER SYSTEMS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cahit NAKIBOĞLU OIZ SUPERIOR ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT MEMBER

Özlem TİBET ERICSSON VICE-GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER

Belgin ÇAĞLAR ERICSSON TURKEY – MARKETING OFFICER MEMBER

“We kindly thank to our Executive Board,Scientific Board and Advisory Board for their support in

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 Congress and Fair”

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The meeting was hosted by UGETAM in Istanbul with participation by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, General

Directorate of Metrology and Standardization as well as the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources General Directorate of

Energy Affairs and the Executive Committee.

1st PREPARATION MEETING 22.08.2014 / Istanbul

2nd Executive Committee and 1st General Assembly Meeting was hosted by TUBITAK UME with participation by relevant agencies

and organizations (T.R. Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, UGETAM,

EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ, TUBİTAK, ELDER, GAZBİR, DEİK, TENVA) and participating companies.

2nd PREPARATION MEETING 26.09.2014 / Istanbul

This meeting was hosted by HHB Expo and held with participation by the Members of Executive Committee (T.R. Ministry of

Science, Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, UGETAM, EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ, TUBİTAK, ELDER,

GAZBİR, DEİK, TENVA) in ASİAD Building, Ankara.

3rd PREPARATION MEETING 23.10.2014 / Ankara

This meeting was held in Ankara and hosted by TENVA (Turkish Energy Association) with participations by T.R. Ministry of Science,

Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, EMRA, ELDER, GAZBİR, DEİK, TURKCELL and VODAFONE.

5th PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING 24.12.2014 / Ankara

The launching took place in Limak Ambassadore Hotel – Ankara with esteemed participations by Mr. Taner YILDIZ, Minister

of Energy and Natural Resources, relevant Public Agencies, Executive Committee, Advisory Board, Scientific Board, Participant

Companies, Chief Representatives from Diplomatic Missions. ICSG Istanbul 2015 Executive Committee Meeting was held after the

launching meeting.

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 PRESENTATION LAUNCHING 17.12.2014 / Ankara

This meeting was hosted by Vodafone and held with participation by the Members of Executive Committee (T.R. Ministry of

Science, Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, UGETAM, EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ, TUBİTAK, ELDER,

GAZBİR, DEİK, TENVA) in Vodafone Maslak Plaza, Istanbul.

6th PREPARATION MEETING 30.01.2015/ Istanbul

This meeting was hosted by Turkcell and held with participation by the Members of Executive Committee (T.R. Ministry of Science,

Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, UGETAM, EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ, TUBİTAK, ELDER, GAZBİR,

DEİK, TENVA) in Turkcell Experience Center, Istanbul.

7th PREPARATION MEETING 06.03.2015 / Istanbul

This General Assembly meeting was hosted by Vodafone and held with participation by the Members of Executive Committee

(T.R. Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, T.R. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, UGETAM, EMRA, TEDAŞ, TEİAŞ,

TUBİTAK, ELDER, GAZBİR, DEİK, TENVA) as well as members of Science Board and Advisory Board in Vodafone Maslak Plaza, Istanbul.

8th PREPARATION MEETING 04.04.2015 / Istanbul

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APRIL 29th – 30th 2015

Halic Congress Center

6500 m2

CONGRESS DATES

VENUE OF CONGRESS

TOTAL SURFACE AREA

150NUMBER OF BOOTHS

55SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

5000 peopleNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

50+ CountriesNUMBER OF COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

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SUPPORTING NGOs

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES

• TurkishEnergyAssociation(TENVA)• ElectricityDistributionServicesAssociation(Elder)• TurkishNaturalGasDistributors’Union(GAZBİR)• OrganizedIndustrialZonesAssociation(OSBDER)• AssociationofIndependentIndustrialistsandBusinessmen (MUSIAD)• NaturalGasandEnergyTrainingCertificationInspectionand Technological Services (GAZ-MER)• AssociationofMeasurementIndustrialistsandBusinessmen Union (ÖLÇÜBİR)• AnkaraIndustrialistsandBusinessmanAssociation(ASIAD)• ElectricityMeterManufacturers’Association(ESUDER)• ElectricityProducersAssociation(EUD)• EnergyManagementAssociation(EYODER)

• InstituteofLegalResearchesonEnergy• TurkishElectronicIndustrialistsAssociation(TESID)• TurkishElectricityIndustryUnion(TESAB)• ElectromechanicalIndustrialistsAssociation(EMSAD)• EnergyEconomyAssociation(EED)• License-FreeElectricityGenerationAssociation(LI-DER)• EnergyJournalistsAssociation(EGAD)• InternationalSolarEnergyCommunity(GUNDER)• InternationalSpecialEventsSociety(ISES)• DLMSUsersAssociation(DLMS)• EuropeanPhotovoltaicIndustryAssociation(EPIA)• SmartGridsProtocolAssociation(OSGP)• ArabRenewableEnergyCommission(AREC)

REPUBLIC OF TURKEYMINISTRY OFENERGY AND

NATURAL RESOURCES

Republic of TurkeyMinistry of Science, Industry and Technology

HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SMALL ANDMEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT

ORGANIZATION

TURKISH STANDARDSINSTITUTION

T.R. FATIH SULTAN MEHMETFOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY TEKNOKENT INC.

ISTANBUL GAS DISTRIBUTIONCORPORATION

ICTAINFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGIES AUTHORITY

TUBITAK NATIONALMETROLOGY INSTITUTE

TURKISH ACCREDITATIONAGENCY

OSB SUPREME AUTHORITY

FOREIGN ECONOMICRELATIONS BOARD

STATE HYDRAULIC WORKS ISTANBUL WATER ANDSEWAGE ADMINISTRATION

ANKARA WATER ANDSEWAGE ADMINISTRATION

İSU GENEL MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ

IZMIT WATER ANDSEWAGE ADMINISTRATION

PETROLEUM PIPELINECORPORATION

T.R. MINISTRY OFINTERNAL AFFAIRS

T.R. MINISTRY OFENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

ENERGY MARKET REGULATORYAUTHORITY

T.C. Ulaştırma, Denizcilik

T.R. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, MARITIMEAFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ve Haberleşme BakanlığıT.R. MINISTRY OF ECONOMYT.R. MINISTRY OF

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

TURKISH ELECTRICITYDISTRIBUTION COMPANY

TURKISH ELECTRICITYTRANSMISSION COMPANY

TURKISH ELECTRICITYTRADING AND CONTRACTING

INTERNATIONAL GAS TRAINING,TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH CENTER

ISTANBUL COMMODITYEXCHANGE

İSTANBULSANAYİ ODASI

ISTANBUL CHAMBEROF INDUSTRY

DEUTSCH – TURK CHAMBER OFINDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL TRADE COUNCIL OFDENMAK – TURKEY

DANISH GREEN GROWTHNETWORK

DANISH MINISTRY OF HIGHEREDUCATION AND SCIENCE,

DANISH AGENCY FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

BPA WORLDWIDECONSUMER

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ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 CONGRESS5 Conference Halls

35 Sessions50+ Papers and Posters

150+ Presentations

FİKRİ IŞIKMINISTER OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRY

AND TECHNOLOGY OF TURKEY

TANER YILDIZMINISTER OF ENERGY AND NATURAL

RESOURCES OF TURKEY

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DR. HAYRİ BARAÇLISECRETARY-GENERAL ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN

MUNICIPALITY

KEYNOTE SPEAKERPROF. DR. ÖMER USTAPRESIDENT, IEEE TURKEY

PROF. DR. ÜMİT DOĞAY ARINÇICSG ISTANBUL 2015 CONGRESS PRESIDENT

MUSTAFA YILMAZPRESIDENT, EMRA

KEYNOTE SPEAKERJOHN MCDONALD

ENERGY ADVISOR OF WHITEHOUSE

TRANSITION TO SMART GRID SYSTEMS, CEO PANEL

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• Supervisory/RegulatoryPublicAgencies

• EuropeanUnionExecutives

• Representatives from International Metrology andStandardization Organizations

• InternationalSmartGridAssociations

• Electricity, Water and Gas Meter Manufacturers andImporters

• TransformerManufacturersandImporters

• SmartCityandBuildingCompanies

• R&DCompanies

• GeographicalInformationSystemCompanies

• Associations

• ElectronicsCompanies

• EnergyConsultancyandManagementCompanies

• EnergyStorage/UPSCompanies

• EnergyGeneration/Transmission/DistributionCompanies

• RenewableEnergy(Solar,Wind)Companies

• GasDistributionCompanies

• GSMOperators

• Invoicing/CustomerServicesCompanies

• ITSafetyCompanies

• Communication/DataTransferCompanies

• ModemManufacturers

• Reading/InvoicingCompanies

• ConformityCertificationInstitutions

• OrganizedIndustrialZoneRepresentatives

• AutomationCompanies

• ProjectManagers

• WaterAdministrations

• RepairandCalibrationStationManagers

• TelecommunicationCompanies

• Inspection,TestingandCalibrationInstitutions

• Universities

• SoftwareCompanies

Participant Profile

• Electricity,WaterandGasMetersandEquipment

• MeterRepairandAdjustmentTablesandEquipment

• Transformers

• AutomaticMeterReading(AMR)Systems

• AdvancedMeteringInfrastructure(AMI)Systems

• M2MCommunicationSolutions

• Modems

• CommunicationModules(PLC,PSTN,RF,GSM/GPRS)

• HandTerminals

• Concentrators(DataCollectionUnits)

• Products forSmartGridSystem IntegrationofRenewableEnergy Resources (Solar&Wind Energy)

• LEDManufacturers

• EnergyStorageUnitsandUPS

• ElectricityTransmissionandDistributionProductsSoftware

• AutomationSoftware

• MainControlCenterSoftware(MCC)

• DataBaseSoftware

• Firmware

• CustomerServicesManagementSoftware

• SecuritySoftware(Firewall–DataSafety)

• GIS(Geographical InformationSystem–VirtualDisplayonMaps) Software

• SmartHouseandBuildingAutomationSoftware

• SmartTransportationGridsandSystems

Products and Services Range

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Participant Foreign Countries

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1. UNITED STATES2. BELGIUM3. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES4. GERMANY5. ARABIA6. AZERBAIJAN7. BULGARIA8. CZECH REPUBLIC9. CHINA10. DENMARK11. FRANCE12. GEORGIA13. CROATIA14. INDIA15. NETHERLANDS16. ENGLAND17. SPAIN18. IRELAND19. SWEDEN20. SWISS

21. ITALY22. JAPAN23. CANADA24. TRNC25. KOREA26. NORWAY27. HUNGARY28. UZBEKISTAN29. ROMANIA30. RUSSIA31. SLOVENIA32. IRAQ33. TAIWAN34. TURKEY35. TURKMENISTAN36. UKRAINE37. JORDAN38. GREECE

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Diamond Sponsors

Titanium Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

National Press Sponsors

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Leadership Summit Sponsor

Badge Sponsor

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Delegate Bags Exclusive Sponsor

Young Researcher Best Paper Awards

1st Young Researcher Best Paper Award

Hub & Business Lounge Sponsor

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TRT HDSABAH GAZETESİAKILLI BİNAMAKILLI ŞEBEKELERBEST 13 /ELECTROTECHBİLİM ŞENLİĞİBİLİM TEKNİK

CANALE ENERGIAELECTRİCİTYELEKTRİK HABERENERJİ DERGİSİENERJİ GAZETESİENERJİ IQENERJİPANAROMA

ENERJİ PETROLGAZENERJİ PRESSENERJİKENERJİPORTENGERATIEPC MENAESNA

GAS&POWERGAZBİRHABER 24IPSO ALLIANCEKAYNAK ELEKTRİKDERGİSİKONTROL KALEMİOXFORD

BUSINESS GROUPREVOLVEMAGAZINEST ELEKTRİKTELEKOMDÜNYASI DERGİSİ

ICSG 2015 ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL SMART GRIDS CONGRESS AND FAIR MEDIA SPONSORS

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3rd INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL SMART GRID CONGRESS AND FAIR EXHIBITIORS

AKILLI BİNAMAKTIF ENERJİAKTIF GROUPAPPLIED MATERIALSAQVILA SOFTWAREASELSANATMEL CORPORATIONAVUSTURYA TUVBAŞARSOFTBAŞOĞLU KABLOBEST DERGİSİBIMETRIBLUSKY ELECTRONICSBOTAŞTHE BUSINESS YEARCIXI SANYANG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTDCYIENTTHE DANISH MINISTRY OF HIGHEREDUCATION AND SCIENCEDNV GL - ENERGYELDAŞELDER (ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTIONSERVICES ASSOCIATION TURKEY )ELECTRICITY DERGİSİELEKTROMEDELSTERELTEMTEKELTRESISENERGOMONITORENERJİ DERGİSİENERJİ IQEPDK (ENERGY MARKET REGULATORYAUTHORITY - EMRA OF TURKEY)

WORLD ENERGY REGULATORY FORUM -WFER 2015ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF EXPERTSEPIA (THE EUROPEAN PHOTOVOLTAICINDUSTRY ASSOCIATION )ERICSSONESKA VALVEEUTEKFATIH SULTAN MEHMET WAQF UNIVERSITYFUJITSUGEGEOMATICSGEOMETRIAGEST - DIEHL METERINGGÜNEYDOĞU GALVANİZHACETTEPE UNIVERSITY TECHNOPOLISHAVELSANIEEEINDIA SMART GRID FORUMINFOPARKINFOTECHKAMSTRUPKAYNAK ELEKTRİKKÖHLERLINKWELLLUNAMAKELDATAKOMMETLABMOBIT BILISIMNANO ENERJİNARSİSNETAŞ

NODENINGBO SANXING ELECTRIC CO.,LTDORACLEOSGP (THE OPEN SMART GRID PROTOCOL)PETROTURKICSG İSTANBUL 2015 POSTER PROCEEDINGSSABAHSAYAÇ ÇÖZÜMSECURE METERS LTDSIEMENSSMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESSSTATÜGAZTARAN - LANDIS GYRTEİAŞ (TURKISH ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSIONCOMPANY)TELEKOM DUNYASITENVA (TURKISH ENERGY FOUNDATION)ENERJİ PANORAMATETAŞ (TURKISH ELECTRICITY TRADING ANDCONTRACTING COMPANY)TUBITAK UMETURKAK (TURKISH ACCREDITATIONAGENCY)TURKCELLUGETAMULUSOY ELEKTRİKVAVENVHSVIKO-PANASONICVODAFONEYILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITYTECHNOPARKYONCA BİLİŞİM

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Smart Grid Strategies, Planning and Quality- National and International Smart Grid Legislations

- Policies, Planning, Marketing and Economy of Smart Grids

- Smart Grid Standards

- Supplying Energy / Power Quality for Smart Grids

- Smart Grids and Their Cost

- Research and Development Needs for Smart Grids and Smart Grid Systems

Smart Grids from the Socio-Economic Point of View- Impacts of Smart Grids on Development

- Smart System Economy

- Contributions of Smart Grids in Environment

Smart Grid Systems and Architectures- Smart Electricity Grids and Systems

- Smart Water and Waste Water Grids and Systems

- Smart Gas Grids and Systems

- Smart Transportation Grids and Systems

- Smart Heating Grids and Systems

- Smart Grid, Micro-Grid and Super Grid Architectures

- Grid Modelling, Simulation and Optimization

- Micro Grids Design, Test Platforms, Distribution and Automation

- New Generation Smart Meters, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Instrumentation and Control

•ElectricityMeters

•GasMeters

•HeatingMeters

•WaterMeters

Energy Management and Monitoring Systems- Energy Management Systems and Energy Monitoring

- Digitalization to Reduce Power Consumption

- Digital Power Plants

- Large Data Applications and Data Management Techniques for Smart Grids and Smart Media

- Demand Side Management

- Demand Monitoring and Energy Effective Systems

Energy Generation and Storage Systemsfor Smart Grids- Renewable Energy, Wind, Solar, Fuel Cells and Distributed Generation, Micro Generation in Micro Grids

- Energy Storage Technologies and Systems

ICSG 2015 TOPICS

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Energy Consumption EstimationTechniques and Algorithms- Optimization Techniques for Efficient Energy Consumption

- Short Term Load Estimation Algorithms for Energy Efficiency

- Machine Learning and Data Mining Techniques for Smart Grids and Smart Mediai

Smart Grid Networks and Communication Techniques- Internet of Things / Everything in Smart Media

- WEB of Things / Everything in Smart Media

- Cloud Informative Applications in Smart Grids

- Social Networks in Smart Media

Protection, Failure, Repair andMaintenance of Smart Grids- Cyber and Physical Security in Smart Grids

- Ethics and Information Privacy in Smart Grids

- Protection, Failure Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

- Smart Grid Testing and Assessment Technologies

- Smart Materials for Smart Grids

- Smart Grid Protection, Reliability and Maintenance

Management of Resources Needed for Smart Grids - Smart Grids and Systems Training

- Raising the Human Resource for Smart Grids

Innovative Applications and ExemplaryWorks for Smart Cities- Digital Forensics for Smart Grids

- Smart Buildings and Applications

- Smart Cities, Future Cities, Digital Cities and Societies

- Smart Transportation Systems and Traffic Management

Smart Grids and Energy Harvest- Energy Harvest for Smart Grid Monitoring

- Energy Harvest for Smart Grid Communication

- Energy Harvest for Electronic Devices and Preservation

- Energy Harvest by Use of Smart Materials

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To achieve scientific quality and renown, IEEE-PESS Technical Sponsorship was obtained (IEE Smart Grids); therefore, wording format, election assessment and scoring, scientific ethics and plagiarism were addressed in IEEE PES format. Awards were given in three categories: Young Researcher Best Paper Award, Undergraduate Student Best Paper Award and Graduate Student Best Paper Award. Among 85 extended abstracts, 47 papers were accepted for presentation and 12 papers were chosen for poster. The papers were assessed by 13 reviewers.

35 papers as well as 12 posters were presented in 9 sessions including Smart Grid Systems and Architecture, Energy Management and Monitoring Systems, Smart Grid Systems and Architectures, Smart Grid Networks and Communication Techniques, Innovative Applications for Smart Cities and Sample Works, Energy Consumption Estimation Techniques and Algorithms, Smart Grid Systems and Architecture, Energy Management and Monitoring Systems and Energy Management and Monitoring Systems.

AWARDS ON PAPERSYoung Scientist Best Papers, 1st PlaceYusuf Biçer, Cevat Özarpa and Y.Erhan Böke

Economic Analyses of PV Certification for Smart Grids and Benefits of Domestic Institutions

Young Scientist Best Papers, 2nd PlaceCemal Keleş, Barış Baykant Alagöz and Asım Kaygusuz

A Note on Demand Side Load Management by Maximum Power Limited Load Shedding Algorithm for Smart Grids

Young Scientist Best Papers, 3rd PlaceCemal Keleş

A Note on Demand Side Load Management by Maximum Power Limited Load Shedding Algorithm for Smart Grids

PHD – Graduate Student Best Papers, 1st PlaceMustafa Alparslan Zehir and Mustafa Bağrıyanık

Smart Energy Aggregation Network (SEAN): An Advancement Management System for Using Distributed Energy Resources in Vital Power Plant Applications

PHD – Graduate Student Best Papers, 2nd PlaceYusuf Debbağ and Ercan Nurcan Yilmaz

Internet Based Monitoring and Control of a Wind Turbine via PLC

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 PAPERS, POSTERS, PANELS & SEMINARS

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY

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PHD – Graduate Student Best Papers, 3rd PlaceSerdar Özbüber and Mustafa Bağrıyanık

A Smart Grid Integration Platform Developed for Monitoring and Management of Energy Systems

Undergraduate Student Best Papers, 1st PlaceOğuzhan Oktay Büyük and Yusuf Korkmaz

A Mobile Application System to Manage Electricity Consumption

Undergraduate Student Best Papers, 2nd PlaceKübra Pehlivanoğlu and Yılser Devrim

Analysis of a Photovoltaic-Elecrolyzer-High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Hybrid System for Micro-Cogeneration Application

Undergraduate Student Best Papers, 3rd PlaceCan Berk Saner, Yiğit Çakır and Gökhan İşbitiren

Application Fields and Examples of Fider Automation and Reclosers

Yusufhan Ceknaz

Standardization For Smart Grid Systems

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 SEMINARS1. Dr. Annegret GROEBEL; German Energy Market Regulatory Agency, International Relations, Head of Correspondence

Regulation Department

Seminar Topic: International Grid Connections

2. Frank ELEFSEN; Denmark Technology Institute, Head of Technology Department

Johanne Mose ENTWISTLE; Alexandra Institute, Sustainable Adaptation Laboratory Director

Prof. Bo Nørregaard JORGENSEN; South Denmark University, Energy Informatics Center, President

Lea LOHSE; Denmark Technical University, Electricity and Energy Center, Innovation Director

Poul rask NIELSEN; Frederikshavn Municipality, Head of Energy City Department

Claus MOLLER; Siemens Denmark Energy Sector President

Rene JENSEN; Kamstrup, Regional Sales Director

Seminar Topic: Danish Expertise in Smart Grids: Role of all Actors in the Process in Terms of Research, Innovation and Applications.

PROF. DR. ALİ YILMAZ ÇAMURCUPRESIDENT, ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 SCIENCE BOARD

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3. Dr. James WATSON; Belgian Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) CEO

Seminar Topic: Solar VBM: A New Opportunity for Turkey

4. Leocadia I. ZAK; United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director

Praveer SINHA; Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, CEO

Uğur YÜKSEL; Electricity Distribution Services Association (ELDER), Secretary-General

Nand RAMCHANDANI; OSIsoft, Governmental Affairs Director

NajiNAJJAR;IBM,MiddleEastandAfricaEnergyandPublicServicesLeader

Seminar Topic: Increasing the Efficiency Through Demand Management

5. Mohammed Al TA’ANI; Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC), General Manager

Seminar Topic: Energy Efficiency Strategy and Importance of Smart Grid Market in Arab Countries

6. Mark OSSEL; Holland Open Smart Grids Federation(OSGP), General Manager

Seminar Topic: Prospective Planning for Smart Measuring and Grids based on OSGP Protocol

7. Oğuzhan UZUNKAYA; Hacettepe Technocity, Counselor

Seminar Topic: Integration of Renewable Energy Resources at all Scales to Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Grids

8. İrfan DOĞAN; Turkish Electricity Distribution Inc (TEDAŞ), Head of Performance Management Department

Seminar Topic: Vocational Training

9. Prof. Dr. Tülay YILDIRIM, Yıldız Technical University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu ERKMEN, Yıldız Technical University

Asst. Prof. Dr. Bülent BOLAT, Yıldız Technical University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nihan KAHRAMAN, Yıldız Technical University

Seminar Topic: Presentation of ISTKA Supported “Yıldız Technical University Cyber Security and Biometric Researches and Testing Center”

ICSG ISTANBUL 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY

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Outputs of the CongressThe congress fulfilled the leadership role for determination of smart grid strategy and course of Turkey within the scope of 2023 vision of the country.

The congress brought all the stakeholders together to facilitate exchange of opinions and information on developments in smart grids.

The companies had an opportunity to exhibit their products on their booths.

Byprovidinginformationonthesmartgridprojectsimplementedinallaroundtheworld,thecongressgavebirthtonewideasforimplementationofsuchprojectsinTurkey.

The congress also facilitated stakeholders to discuss possible problems that may occur during transition to smart grid systems and solutions to such problems.

The congress acted as a guide for distribution companies and administrations to reduce leakage / loss rates in energy.

ThecongresshighlightedthesubjectofreplacingexistingmeterswithsmartmetersinTurkey.

The congress also underlined the importance of the use of renewable energy resources like wind and solar energy instead of fossil fuels like petrol and natural gas.

ThecongressencouragedthemanufacturerstoconductR&Dworksonrelevantsubjectstodevelopandmanufactureproductswith high-added value.

The congress underlined the importance of starting works on smart grid transition of existing grids.

The congress prepared Turkey for the energy infrastructure of the future.

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ICSG Istanbul 2015 Participants’ ViewsICSG Istanbul 2015 Congress and Fair was a great success for CYIENT. We had an opportunity to meet not only with our existing partners and to strengthen our relationship but also with new persons in Turkish

market with whom we desire to strengthen our position.PAULINA KASHTANAVACYIENT, Marketing Manager

IwouldliketoexpressmygreatjoyandhappinesstoseethenoveltiesinTurkey’sSmartGridTechnologiesand efforts. I am looking forward to see a cooperation between India and Turkey in sharing the best practices in the sector in near future. Also, I would like to extent my gratitude to Turkish Government for kind hosting

they provided for “Indian Delegation” in International Smart Grids Congress and Fair.BN SHARMA

Ministry of Energy of India, Joint Secretary

ICSG is an excellent organization that gathers the Smart Grid experts from all around the world. I would like to compliment the Turkish Government on their efforts and high regard for Smart Grids which provides a great business opportunity for technology companies. We are looking forward to see a closer cooperation

betweenTurkeyandIndiainthejourneyofSmartGrids.REJI KUMAR PILLAI

President, India Smart Grids Forum

ICSG Istanbul 2015 Congress and Fair received a good and qualified participation with excessive numbers of participants. Many participants visited our booth to have nice conversations. Also, the sessions were

very informative and enlightening. The panel which we participated was lead and guided beautifully and brilliantly. Our speaker had unique opportunity to interact with other speakers. Also the session in Hub

Program received good attendance. ALESSANDRA BESANA

Oracle Utilities, EMEA Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Being in 3rd International Istanbul Smart Grids Congress and Fair and having the opportunity to work with you was a real pleasure. It was a huge success. See you all in next year’s organization.

IULIANA CALINDirector, Canada Smart Grids

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Hearthfelt thanks to Mr. Fikri Işık

Minister of Science, Industry and Technology of Turkey

and

Mr. Taner YıldızMinister Of Energy And Natural Resources Of Turkey

main sponsors

UGETAM, Turkcell, Vodafone, Sabah and TRT and all other sponsors, public agencies, associations, speakers and congress attendants

For their extinguished contributions to

3rd International Istanbul Smart Grids Congress and Fair (ICSG Istanbul 2015)

Countdown for 4th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair has already started.

We hope to see you all in Halic Congress Center

between the dates of April 20th-21st 2016