Presentation Abstract: "Distribution Automation and AMI Integration in Europe" The smart grid has the power to unlock genuine transformation in the energy industry - a transformation that will move from a centralized to a decentralized set-up, from distribution to contribution. Only by taking an integrative approach that spans from generation to the customer premise at the smart meter and beyond into home automation will we be able to unlock the full potential of the smart grid. European utilities are on this kind of path to realizing the smart grid, integrating and automating distribution networks and smart meter communications, and managing distributed generation. This presentation examines European progress to date in this area, with particular emphasis on a case study highlighting lessons learned in distribution automation and AMI integration issues. Speaker: Rolf Adam, Director, Utilities & Smart Grid - Europe, Cisco Systems Rolf Adam leads European Utilities & Smart Grid vertical business development for Cisco. In his role, he is responsible for working with the company's European customers, partners and regulators in defining the future industry model of the utilities industry and identifying opportunities for smart grid build-out and business transformation. In addition to his responsibilities at Cisco, he is an industry advisor to WHEB Ventures, a Cleantech investor, and an expert to the European Commission on Smart Grid. Rolf brings more than 12 years of consulting experience and solid industry knowledge to his current role. Prior to joining Cisco he was a Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton where he had built and managed the company's European Smart Grid Practice and led major assignments with many of the top European utilities. Outside of Europe, he worked in the US and the Middle East. He covers all the major areas along the electricity value chain and has extensive experience in water and environmental services. He holds a Masters Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Eichstaett and a MBA from Webster University. [back to Program Agenda]