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Michel Koster

Sales Director Optics11

Michel Koster is an executive in global sales, business development, and strategic partnerships, focused on the energy sector. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Executive Business Administration, he bridges technical expertise with commercial strategy to drive international growth.

At Optics11 (www.optics11.com), Michel is responsible for expanding the company’s presence within the global energy market, working closely with utilities, OEMs, and infrastructure operators. He plays a key role in deploying advanced fiber optic sensing solutions that enhance asset reliability, enable predictive maintenance, and support the transition toward more resilient and sustainable energy systems.

Michel is driven by connecting cutting-edge technology with real-world challenges, helping organizations unlock actionable insights from critical infrastructure.
 


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

From FAT to fleet: Making PD Detection Actionable

Partial discharge detection only creates value when it leads to reliable localization and effective decisions, not just detection. Optics11 shares how OptiFender, the fiber-optic PD monitoring system, helps OEMs and asset owners gain full visibility of Partial Discharge inside their transformers.  

Tuesday 19 May 16:20 - 16:35 Innovation Zone

Add to calendar 05/19/2026 16:20 05/19/2026 16:35 From FAT to fleet: Making PD Detection Actionable Partial discharge detection only creates value when it leads to reliable localization and effective decisions, not just detection. Optics11 shares how OptiFender, the fiber-optic PD monitoring system, helps OEMs and asset owners gain full visibility of Partial Discharge inside their transformers.   Innovation Zone Europe/Madrid

Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00