LONDON, September 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Headline Sponsor: Vodafone
Associate Sponsors: Symantec, SmartReach, Hewlett Packard
Event Sponsors and Exhibitors: Siemens, Convergent Networks, Abo Data and Inmarsat

SMi are pleased to announce we have ten complimentary VIP passes up for grabs for a limited time only. Each pass provides Utility Companies entrance to the two day conference and workshop "Demystifying the ICT Opportunities in Utilities". Offer is subject to availability and not valid for attendees already registered. Terms and Conditions apply.

With only 3 weeks to go make sure you don't miss the only event in the market where you are able to hear from the DECC, leading UK and European Utilities as well as key communication Solution Providers on their challenges, barriers and future strategies to realise the future communications infrastructure for the UK and Europe. Telecoms for Smart Grids provides attendees with the ideal forum to meet industry leaders and colleagues to further discuss emerging issues on licensing and the appointment of service providers for the central data and communications company (DCC).

Confirmed Attendees Include:

   
    Abodata                  Elexon                         M2Ocity
    Airwave Solutions        Enel Distribuzione Sp A        Mott Macdonald
    Arqiva                   Energy Networks Association    Orange Business Services
    Avanti                   Enexis                         RAD Communications
    Bdew                     EON                            RWE AG
    Billion UK Limited       EON Energy Research Center     Siemens Energy Services
    Bouygues Corporation     ERDF                           Signalhorn GmbH
    Cable Wireless           ESB                            Silver Spring Networks
    Convergent Networks      ESNA                           Smart Reach
    DECC                     EU Commission                  SmartGrid GB
    Deutsche Telekom         Frost and Sullivan             Symantec Deutchland
    Echelon Energy & Utility Hewlett Packard                UK Power Networks
    Eco Island               Hughes Network Systems         University of Udine
    EDP Distribuicao         Inmarsat                       VERBUND AG
    EDSO                     Landis+Gyr                     Vodafone

Make sure you dont miss this opportunity to network with your peers, book online today! 

PLUS on the 26th September Frost and Sullivan will be hosting a post conference workshop addressing:  Demystifying the ICT Opportunities in Utilities

About SMi Group: The SMi Group is a highly Professional, Independent and Global event producing company that specialises in Business to Business Conferences, Workshops and Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. Our aim is to provide you with the Highest Quality Events in Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical sectors, which are timely, relevant and important to you and your company!

For more Information:
Contact Alex Williamson on: +44(0)-207-827-6115
Visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012telecomsforsmartgrids49.asp