RT26 Workshop - Edinburgh
July 9 2026 | 08:00 - 19:00
OPAL-RT’s RT26 series will kick off with a technical workshop at the University of Edinburgh. This year’s edition brings together a distinguished lineup of presentations featuring leading UK experts in PHIL, power electronics, and power systems.
Discover practical applications of the latest real-time simulation solutions and experience a live demonstration of the OPAL-RT platform on site.
Wrap up the day at a complimentary happy hour; an opportunity to connect with peers and continue the discussion over light bites and drinks.
Stay tuned for the full agenda.
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Everything you need to know about
RT26 Workshop – Edinburgh
Why attend
Step into the future of energy
Be part of a focused event on real-time simulation for PHIL, power electronics, and power systems, featuring speakers from across the UK. Experience live demonstrations that highlight cutting-edge applications, and take advantage of the opportunity to network with professionals and academics working at the forefront of the field.
Master high-fidelity real-time simulation
Advance your simulation expertise
Connect and collaborate with industry peers
Speaker Lineup
Expert insights
Learn from the UK’s leading innovators in PHIL testing, power electronics, and power systems. These presentations will dive into new technology applications, advanced research approaches, and practical use cases that will inspire your next projects
Reader in Power Electronics at The University of Edinburgh
Dr. Paul Judge
Dr. Paul Judge is a co-organiser of RT26 Workshop – Edinburgh. With a PhD from Imperial College London, Dr. Judge is currently a Reader in Power Electronics at The University of Edinburgh, where he has been researching and lecturing since 2018. He is also a Royal Society Industry Fellow, and members of both IEEE and CIGRE.
Power Electronics R&D Technical Lead at OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES
Marija Stevic
For over five years, Marija Stevic has been an integral part of the OPAL-RT Germany team in Nuremburg, where she is the Power Electronics R&D Technical Lead. Her strong research background spans nearly a decade at labs in the United States and Germany. She holds a MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade, and is currently a PhD candidate at RWTH Aachen University.
Head of Energy Integration at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Michael Smailes
Michael Smailes has been at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult since 2016, where he is currently Head of Energy Integration. His passion for renewables dates back to his undergraduate studies, leading him to his PhD at IDCORE and launching his career in renewable integration research.
Simulation Engineer at The National HVDC Centre
Yaxing Ren
Yaxing Ren is a Simulation Engineer at The National HVDC Centre; a role that he has served since 2024. Additionally, he is an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Lincoln. He received his bachelor’s degree and PhD from the University of Liverpool, both in electrical and electronics engineering.
Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at Durham University
Behzad Kazemtabrizi
Presentation title: TBD.
Presentation topic: Machine learning in power systems simulation, including research on decentralised control and the use of OPAL-RT for network simulation.
Dr. Behzad Kazemtabrizi is Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering and Director of Education in the Department of Engineering at Durham University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering – Power Systems from the University of Glasgow and is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His research focuses on advanced mathematical modelling of power systems, with an emphasis on improving operational resilience and reliability in networks with high levels of variable renewable energy integration.
Call for Speakers
Lead the Discussion
We invite you to present your latest breakthroughs to a passionate audience across the UK’s energy community. Presentations topics will focus primarily on research and real-world applications of PHIL testing, power electronics, and power systems.
Interested in speaking at RT26 Workshop – Edinburgh?
Email your presentation title and abstract to Chris Genganantha at christy.genganantha@opal-rt.com.
Plan your visit
Connect with us
Meet representatitves at RT26 Workshop – Edinburgh to discuss OPAL-RT’s simulation solutions for your next project. Have your questions answered and schedule a personalized demo before, during, or after the conference. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Sales Director United Kingdom
Chris Genganantha
Field Application Engineer
Gareth Price
Limited availabilities. Register now.
Click the link below to sign up for free and join the region’s energy experts for this day of learning, technical exchanges, and hands-on demonstrations.
We are excited to see you at RT26 Workshop – Edinburgh.
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