High Voltage & Arc Flash Conference United Kingdom 2025
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September 2025 – Pullman London St Pancras
The High Voltage & Arc Flash Conference is a must-attend event for professionals working with high voltage systems across utilities, industrial plants, oil & gas, and mining. Taking place in London in September 2025, the event will deliver practical insights, technical solutions, and valuable networking opportunities.
The conference will explore key topics including the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high voltage systems. It will also examine arc flash hazard management and recent updates to relevant industry standards.
Technical sessions will cover a broad range of HV equipment and components—such as substations, transformers, cables, and switchgear—while addressing challenges in system reliability, asset lifecycle management, and sustainable operations. Attendees will gain knowledge on best practices, evolving regulations, and strategic maintenance programs.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts, engage directly with speakers, and discuss real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to stay current with the latest industry trends, enhance your understanding of standards, or discover new approaches to HV and arc flash safety, this conference offers a valuable platform for learning and professional development.
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Keynote Speakers

Carl Johnstone | Founder & Director | i4 Asset Management
- Highly Experienced Engineer with 38 years of experience in electricity transmission
- Recognised industry expert in HV assets including transformers, switchgear, cables, and HVDC systems
- Former Condition Monitoring Lead at National Grid
- Contributor to international CIGRE working groups and global conference presenter on condition monitoring and asset management

David Davenport | Technical Director | Transmag UK Ltd
- Chartered Electrical Engineer with 50 years of experience
- Member of the IET and IEEE; Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management
- Leading advocate for Arc Flash prevention and electrical safety
- Recipient of the 2024 ‘Services to Industry’ honour at The House of Lords
- Recognised Authorised Engineer known for advancing workplace safety and standards
The Benefits of Attending
- Advanced strategies to extend the life of HV and MV assets through smarter, more targeted maintenance and asset management approaches.
- The latest developments in condition monitoring, partial discharge diagnostics, and turning data into practical maintenance actions.
- In-depth lessons from real-world case studies, including HV failures, BESS performance issues, and commissioning challenges in complex environments.
- Practical techniques to raise the standard of HV testing and commissioning, improve safety outcomes, and implement consistent procedures across teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge of arc flash hazards and how to reduce risk through engineering and administrative controls.
- Guidance on applying the latest arc flash standards and methodologies, including IEC 62271-200 and IEC 62477-2 Annex AA.
- Insight into the impact of grid configurations on arc flash risk and how to manage incident energy in challenging settings.
- Tools and frameworks to help align compliance, innovation, and safety in the modern electrical landscape.
- The chance to connect with experts and peers tackling similar technical and safety challenges.
Who Should Attend
- Substation engineers and technicians
- Generation and transmission engineers and technicians
- HV engineers, technicians and auditors
- Electrical engineers, technicians and electricians
- Maintenance engineers and asset managers
- Plant, project and design engineers
- Industrial organisations with HV electrical distribution
- Engineering and safety managers
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Event Details
| Event Date | 02/09/2025 |
| Event End Date | 03/09/2025 |
| Individual Price | GBP950.00 |
| Attachment | 2025_HVARC_CONF_UK_PROGRAM.pdf |
Group Rate
| #Registrants | Rate/Person (GBP) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 855.00 |
| 3 | 570.00 |
| 4 | 570.00 |
| 5 | 570.00 |
| 6 | 570.00 |
| 7 | 570.00 |
| 8 | 570.00 |
Speakers
KEYNOTE DAY 1: Carl Johnstone
Founder, Director: i4 Asset Management Ltd
HV Asset Management in Transition: Balancing Innovation with the Basics
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Condition Monitoring: Are Your Assets Failing—Or Your Processes?
KEYNOTE DAY 2: David Davenport
Technical Director, Transmag UK Ltd
Arc Flash : The Facts .V. The Fiction
Jason F Butler B-Eng MBA
Commercial Director, Well and Spire Ltd
Predicting and Preventing HV Failures: A Case Study from East Midlands Airport
Ian O'Sullivan
High Voltage Commissioning Manager, HVSM
Safety for testing & Commissioning in Substations
Henning Friedrich
Engineer & Business Development Manager APAC Region, ABB
Enhancing Arc Flash Safety for Power Converters
Craig Phillips
Director, Arc Guard Ltd
Understanding Arc Flash Risk in Non-IEC 62271-200 Compliant MV Switchgear
Mayur Panchal
Certification Engineering Manager, Intertek
Understanding Internal Arc Testing in MV Switchgear: Applying IEC 62271-200 Ed.3 Standards
Calum Martin
Director: Safe Arc Solutions
Arc Flash: The Impact of Grid Connection Topologies on Your Facility
Alessio Felice
Field Service Manager, ISA - Altanova Group srl, Doble Engineering Company
How to Improve MV Switchgears and Cables Reliability with PD Diagnostics
Garrett Kelly BSc MIET
Senior Project Engineer, Powerpoint Engineering Ltd.
HV BESS: Avoiding Failures Due to Mismatch of Load & Design
Joseph Cunningham
Director, Energy Transition Offshore
High Voltage Safety: A Growing Shortage of Competence
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