TXD10 – for the leaders of Smart NIS
in Riga, Latvia on 13 to 14 October 2010

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Overview
Tekla Xpower Days 2010 (TXD10), the 8th international biennial seminar for the members of the Tekla Xpower community will be organized on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October 2010 in Riga, Latvia.
The event is arranged in cooperation with our client Latvenergo.
The event is aimed at the leaders of Smart NIS; members of the Tekla Xpower community who
- are strongly involved in and lead the development
of the use of the system and system-related processes
- make and/or prepare decisions and lead the process
related to the acquisition and/or further development of the system and business.
During the seminar you will have a unique possibility to hear thoughts from other leaders of Smart NIS - how they see future trends and development of our industry.
Save the date and get ready to meet your colleagues and Tekla representatives!
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Theme
The main theme of this year's seminar is "Smart NIS", the smart network information system.
In the presentations and discussions we will see how Smart Grids enhance traditional network asset management. The lecturers will present several case studies about successful process development projects and the benefits of using Tekla Xpower applications.
Presentations will also cover traditional network asset management themes as well as the challenges of a changing distribution network.
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Registration

- The early-birdy registration ends on Friday 13 August.
- Registration ends on Monday 13 September.
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Program
- The on-site event registration starts on Wednesday 13 October 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
- The lectures start on Wednesday 13 October at 11:00 a.m.
- The seminar ends on Thursday 14 October at 3:00 p.m.
The detailed timetable with the evening program etc. will be finalized one month prior the event at the latest.
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Day 1
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9:30
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Registration &
coffee
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11:00
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Welcome
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Tekla
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Pekka Hämäläinen, Segment director,
Energy distribution
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11:10
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Opening
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AS Latvenergo
& Tekla
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Arnis Daugulis CIO, Member of the Management Board
Kai Lehtinen,
Senior Vice President
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12:00
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DMS implementation in AS Sadales tikls
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AS Latvenergo / AS Sadales tīkls
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Juris Flugins, Electrical engineer, Department of Distribution management
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12:30
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Break
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12:40
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Aspects on Smart Grids
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Aalto University School of Science and Technology
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Matti Lehtonen, Professor
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13:20
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Lunch buffet (50 min)
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14:10
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Smart load analysis and forecasting
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Helen Sähköverkko Oy
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Markku Hyvärinen, Unit Manager, D.Sc.(Tech.)
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14:50
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Automatic network planning tool
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Aalto University School of Science and Technology
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John Millar, D.Sc. (Tech), Researcher
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15:20
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Coffee break
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15:50
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The future of Smart NIS
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Tekla
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Pekka Hämäläinen, Segment director,
Energy distribution
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16:30
–17:00
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RNA – case Vattenfall Verkko
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Vattenfall Verkko Oy
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Tommi Lähdeaho
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Evening program
& get-together dinner
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Day 2
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9:00
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Opening for day 2
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9:10
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TBD
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Tekla
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TBD
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9:30
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Development views of Tekla Xpower in Smart Grids area
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Tekla
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Juha Haikonen, Senior consultant, Product management
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10:00
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Utilization of MMS index
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Skagerak Nett AS
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Terje Lindgren, Technical leader
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10:30
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Coffee break
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10:50
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Today’s situation in Sweden: AMR-meter functionality vs. Tekla AMR solution
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Mälarenergi Elnät AB
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Mats Håkansson, CEO & Jenny Lindmark, System manager
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11:20
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Break
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11:30
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TBD
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Vattenfall Europe
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TBD
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12:00
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How to utilise AMM comprehensively in the processes of a distribution company
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Vattenfall Verkko Oy
& Tekla
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Sauli Antila & Jukka Kuru,Software manager
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12:30
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Summary of the days
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Pekka Hämäläinen, Segment director,
Energy distribution
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12:50
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Guided tour in Riga
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14:00
–15:00
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Lunch
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Prices
Participation fee
- The early birdy participation fee until 13 August is 550 euros/person
- The participation fee from 14 August is 610 euros/person
The participation fee includes the seminar lectures, material, meals according to the program, tutorials etc. The price does not include the accommodation and transportations. The valid VAT will be added to the participation fee.
- Reval Class Single room 85 euros/person/night
- Reval Class Double room 48.50 euros/person/night
(Tekla does not guarantee a double room if no person is indicated to share the room.)
These affordable prices are valid for the nights from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October, one day prior and one day after the event.
The accommodation prices have a 0% VAT.
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Venue & accomodation
The seminar takes place at the most experienced and professional conference venue in Latvia, hotel Latvija. The hotel is located conveniently in the heart of Riga, only under 10 minutes walking distance from the historical old town. The accommodation is naturally organized at the same hotel.
Learn more about Riga.
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Travel arrangements
Latvia and Riga can be easily reached by airplane with very reasonable prices.
Our partner RTG Ready To Go Oy is pleased to assist you to find the most convenient and suitable option for you and your colleagues. Just ask RTGto contact you when fulfilling the registration form, or send an email later on.
Transportation
There will not be organized shared transportation from/to airport to the participants due to the variety of the flight schedules. If you wish to receive more information of the transportation e.g. from the airport to the hotel, please contact RTG.
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Contact information
General inquiries about the event
Marketing Manager Natasa Anttila-Rautio
+358 400 641 189
(first.lastname @ tekla.com)
All issues related to registration, accommodation, travel arrangements
RTG Ready To Go Oy
Sales Manager Hanna Soininen
+358 30 624 4136
+358 50 564 6661
(first.lastname @ readytogo.fi)
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Partners
The event is arranged in cooperation with our respected client Latvenergo.

The registration services and other arrangements are taken care by our partner
RTG Ready To Go Oy with the local operator Baltic Travel Group.
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Terms of cancellation
The booked services will be charged as registered per Monday 13th September 2010.
Cancellations must be made before 13th September 2010. If cancellation is made after 13th September, all reserved services will be charged fully.
Refund for cancellation after 13th September 2010 can be made only if medical certificate is sent to RTG and if the cancellation is made to RTG before the beginning of the event.
Name changes can be made after 13th September 2010. The change of name must be informed to RTG by email
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Tekla reserves the right to change pricing, the information on this website
and the terms of cancellation without notice.
Updated 27 July 2010
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