Substation modernization - Current to future

Jos Zenner is the Chief Technology Officer at Welotec GmbH and a member of the steering committee of the vPAC Alliance. He specializes in leading product management and R&D within the digitalization sector, with a particular focus on the electric grid and digital substations. His work leverages technology to accelerate the energy transition. As a thought leader with a profound understanding of the market, Jos Zenner is at the forefront of innovation in this field.

Prithpal Khajuria is the Director for the Energy Sector within Intel's Federal & Industrial Solutions Division. He leads collaborations with partners—including equipment manufacturers, automation and software vendors, and utilities—to deploy intelligent edge solutions that enhance operational excellence through software-defined infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience delivering advanced solutions to the global energy and industrial sectors, he joined Intel in May 2015 after consulting worldwide on grid modernization. Prior to that, he held leadership roles in Smart Grid Product Management at SK Telecom, Onramp Wireless, and Silver Spring Networks. Prithpal holds an MBA in Global Business Management and a BS in Computer Science and Engineering.