17 Mar 2026 – 20 Mar 2026
UTCAL Summit
Hotel Windsor Barra - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Building the Resilient Energy Grid of Tomorrow
As the energy sector undergoes a massive digital transformation, the need for a resilient, converged grid infrastructure has never been more critical. Nokia is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at this year’s UTCAL Summit. Together with our partner Q13, we are helping utilities integrate mission-critical connectivity, from the sub-GHz private wireless solution to the core, to enable safer, more efficient, and more flexible grid operations.
Join us at our collaborative space to explore how we are bridging the gap between IT and OT. Our experts will be on hand to demonstrate how high-performance networking can drive down operational costs while increasing grid reliability.
Explore our mission-critical solutions for Energy:
- Unified IP Infrastructure: Converging IT and OT for seamless operations.
- Private Wireless Network Solution: Architecture and coverage for field-area applications.
- Quantum Safe & Optical Innovation: Protecting long-term utility infrastructure.
Deep-Dive Workshop & Speaking Sessions
Nokia leadership and technical experts will be leading the conversation on the future of mission-critical connectivity.
Workshop: Building a Resilient Energy Grid
17 March 2026 14:00 – 18:00 Segovia 1
- Part 1: A Unified IP Infrastructure for Converged IT/OT Operations
- Part 2: Private Sub-GHz Networks for Power Utilities
- Learn how private sub-GHz wireless networks can provide long-range, reliable connectivity for utility field operations, especially in hard-to-reach and rural areas. This topic will highlight key use cases such as distribution automation, monitoring, and workforce communications, with a focus on secure, utility-grade performance.
Keynote: Next-Generation Optical Networks: QSN, Fiber Sensing, and Network Health & Analytics
18 March 2026 17:00 – 17:30 - Segóvia 3
- Speaker: Albino Lopes Neto, Business Development Director
Roundtable Session: 450 Alliance
18 March 2026 17:00 – 18:00 - Aranjuez
- Speaker: Dominique Verhulst, Global Head of Utilities
Keynote: Power Utilities Digital Transformation
19 March 2026 9:30 – 10:00 – Segóvia 2
- Speaker: Dominique Verhulst, Global Head of Utilities
Panel: AI as a tool for transforming the power utilities sector
19 March 2026 11:00 – 12:00 – Aranjuez
- Moderator: Alexandre Vallejo, Sales Director for Energy and Mining in Brazil
Keynote: Fiber Sensing: When Every Millimeter of Fiber Becomes a Security Sensor for Mission-Critical Networks
19 March 2026 12:00 – 12:30 – Segóvia 2
- Speaker: Albino Lopes Neto, Business Development Director
Why Connect with Nokia?
The UTCAL Summit is the premier destination for utilities looking to modernize their infrastructure. Whether you are focusing on field-area connectivity or core network convergence, our team is ready to provide the architectural insights you need to build a future-proof grid.
We look forward to seeing you in Brazil!