Central Grid is the reimagined heart of CWIEME Berlin.
Formerly the Central Stage, the Central Grid reflects a clear shift in focus for 2026. This is where the most critical conversations shaping power systems now take place. From transformers and generators to grid operators and transmission and distribution infrastructure, the Central Grid brings system-level thinking to the centre of the event.
The Central Grid connects electrical manufacturing expertise with the realities of grid delivery, reliability, and electrification at scale.
Electrification is no longer a future ambition. It is a system challenge happening now.
Power networks are under pressure from renewable integration, EV charging, data centres, and industrial electrification. The Central Grid was created to reflect that shift and to give transformer, generator, and grid-focused content a clear, visible home within CWIEME Berlin.
This stage exists to:
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Elevate grid and power infrastructure conversations
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Bring transformer manufacturing into direct dialogue with grid operators
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Connect system outcomes with engineering and manufacturing decisions
Support utilities, OEMs, and manufacturers navigating rapid change
The Central Grid is a rebranding and expansion, not a reset.
The Central Stage became a focal point for transformer, power, and infrastructure discussions at CWIEME Berlin. Sessions consistently drew strong engagement from manufacturers, utilities, and system integrators looking for insight beyond component-level innovation.
CWIEME Berlin builds on that momentum. Working closely with industry leaders and knowledge partners, the Central Stage has evolved into The Central Grid, reflecting the growing importance of grid-focused content across the event.
The Central Grid hosts content that sits at the intersection of power systems, manufacturing, and grid operation.
You can expect sessions covering:
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Power and distribution transformers
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Transmission and distribution infrastructure
Grid operation, resilience, and reliability
Generators and power conversion systems
Manufacturing considerations for grid-scale assets
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Regulation, standards, and system planning
The Central Grid is designed for professionals working across power and grid systems, including:
If your work touches grid performance, asset life, or electrification delivery, Central Grid is where your conversations belong.
The Transmission & Distribution Club is a dedicated, premier lounge designed for industry leaders across the T&D ecosystem.
The Electric Motor Forum brings together manufacturers, engineers, suppliers, and innovators for three days of insight, collaboration, and networking.
Discover cutting-edge new businesses at the Innovation Zone and browse the best and brightest from various nations in the field of electrical engineering at the pavilions.
Private roundtables and curated senior networking are where the industry’s key decision-makers meet behind closed doors.
Discover how AI is revolutionising the power grid by boosting operational efficiency, enhancing reliability, and driving sustainable energy solutions. This transformation paves the way for a smarter, greener energy future.
As electrification and renewable integration increase system volatility, asset reliability is no longer enough. OEMs are now expected to ensure performance within dynamic, interconnected energy environments where operational decisions directly affect system stability. This session introduces Asset Intelligence as a system-level, decision-centric capability that links equipment behaviour, digital insight, and operational coordination. Hafiz Muhammad Noman will explore how OEMs can move beyond component optimisation to deliver resilient, decision-ready energy solutions
Hafiz Muhammad Noman
Senior Consultant-AI & Data Strategy, Operations & Control
National Grid Saudi Arabia
This presentation will deliver an in-depth exploration of the global electrical steel landscape, with a particular focus on the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector and its impact on non-grain-oriented (NGO) electrical steel demand. Complementary insights on grain-oriented (GO) electrical steel production and market volumes will also be provided
In just one year, Stora Enso’s development programme for unbleached kraft pulp delivered measurable quality improvements aligned with the stringent demands of high-performance electrical insulation papers and boards.
Henrik Stiesdal, by many considered the father of modern Danish wind power, shares how innovation in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) can transform the path to a resilient, affordable, and clean energy future.
Europe’s energy transition is accelerating across all sectors. Renewables, industry, transport electrification, the shift to electric heating, and the rapid rollout of energy storage are all driving unprecedented demand for timely and reliable grid access. Yet congestion, slow permitting, and long connection queues continue to hold back projects and delay Europe’s decarbonisation plans.
As the transformer industry continues to evolve amid shifting global dynamics, manufacturers and customers (utilities, industrials) are navigating a complex mix of geopolitical risks, supply chain pressures, and extending delivery times as demand continues to exceed supply.
EU flagship and Horizon-funded energy projects play a vital role in validating advanced grid technologies, digital twins, and system-level innovations at scale. However, technical success alone rarely guarantees operational deployment or market uptake. Drawing on concrete case studies, including Digital Twin for Europe, this session explores the technical, regulatory, and organisational conditions that determine whether grid innovations progress beyond the pilot phase and deliver real-world impact
Achieving industrial decarbonization and strengthening Europe’s resilience require new market models that accelerate the uptake of CO₂‑reduced materials.
The Central Grid represents a clear statement of intent.
CWIEME Berlin is evolving to reflect the realities of electrification and grid expansion. By bringing transformer, generator, and transmission and distribution conversations into the centre of the show, The Central Grid reinforces CWIEME’s role as the platform where electrical manufacturing meets the power grid.
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