CIGRE New Zealand 2026 Summer Workshops
February 5 2026
OPAL-RT is joining CIGRE New Zealand for its Summer Workshops series. Focusing on EMT applications for the CIGRE B4 and B5 communities, this workshop offers direct interaction with our experts and live demos using real IEDs and real-time EMT emulation tools with the OPAL-RT system at the University of Auckland.
This session is presented in a hybrid format, with the afternoon’s demos available exclusively for in-person attendees.
Type
Workshops | training sessions
Industry
Power systems
Why Attend?
Benefits of attending our workshop
Master high-fidelity real-time simulation
Advance your simulation expertise
Connect and collaborate with industry peers
What to Expect
Workshop agenda
Morning sessions are available in hybrid format, while the afternoon’s demonstrations are exclusive for in-person attendees.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Karakia
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
CIGRE B4 and B5 overview and introduction
9:45 AM – 10:30AM
Jean Bélanger: OPAL-RT’s real-time simulation capabilities
10:30AM – 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM – 11:45AM
Zerui Dong: The Key Role of EMT-Based Real-Time Simulation in Renewable Energy Grid Integration Studies
11:45AM – 12:30 PM
CIGRE New Zealand AGM
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch break
1:15PM – 2:00PM
Parth Patel: WECC 10k-bus HYPERSIM-ePHASORSIM co-simulation
2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Case studies related to grid integration using EMT tools, including live demos (exclusive for in-person attendees)
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Session Leaders
Join experts from OPAL-RT and the University of Auckland as they highlight the latest trends in co-simulation, cyber applications, black-box modeling, and more. Don’t miss the chance to learn from these bright minds.
President, CEO & CTO
Jean Bélanger
As an electrical engineer, Jean co-founded OPAL-RT in 1997 with the vision of equipping all engineers and scientists with advanced real-time simulation tools. Today, under his direction and technological leadership, OPAL-RT has become world-renowned for its advanced real-time simulators for mechanical and electrical systems.
Power Electronics Simulation Specialist
Zerui Dong
Zerui Dong has been at OPAL-RT for seven years as a Power Electronics Simulation Specialist, having received both his master’s degree and PhD at Auburn University, His research interests lie in real-time simulation, pumped-storage hydropower, and renewable energy systems.
Sales Director – Australia & New Zealand
Chris Genganantha
Chris Genganantha has been with OPAL-RT for more than a decade and serves as the Australia and New Zealand Sales Director. He works closely with the region’s utilities, system operators, OEMs, and universities to support the adoption of real-time simulation, HIL, and EMT-based studies for modern power systems.
Professor of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering (University of Auckland)
Nirmal Nair
Nirmal Nair is a Professor of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering at the University of Auckland. An IEEE Fellow and a CIGRE Distinguished Member, Nirmal is involved in the IEEE New Zealand North Section, IEEE Power and Energy Society and CIGRE New Zealand National Committee
Research Fellow (University of Auckland)
Dr. Krishna Kumar
Dr. Krishna Kumar (SMIEEE) is a Research Fellow in Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering at the University of Auckland. He holds over 13 years of experience in academia, industry, and research institutions across India, Singapore, Sweden, and New Zealand.
Plan your visit
Connect with us
Contact us before, during, or after the workshop to schedule a personalized demo and learn more about OPAL-RT’s solutions for your projects. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Sales Director – Australia & New Zealand
Chris Genganantha
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