The conference organizers welcome all distribution network specialists and experts from the related fields to take part in this major power industry event of 2024 in Russia. Topics of reports intended for discussion during the conference are approved. The full list of five topics is provided further. Concept issues of distribution networks Methodological base and required changes in the reference documentationAssessment of power supply reliability figures (Conference-2023 dialogue continued)Structures, models and tools for distribution network reliability assessmentPrioritizing of investments to obtain the required power supply reliabilityCriteria of applying small generation installations, energy storage systems, solar and wind power plants, etc. MRO arrangement in distribution networks Diagnosis and assessment of the technical condition of electrical equipmentRepair planning by the technical condition in distribution networksTechnologies and equipment for obtaining real-time data from different diagnostic methodsApplication of different types of robotics for diagnosis and technical maintenance of electrical network facilitiesProcedures of evaluating and forecasting the technical condition of distribution network facilities for planning repairs State-of-the-art technologies and materials used in construction, reconstruction and MRO in distribution networks Equipment for cable and overhead transmission linesSubstation equipment, etc. (with no regard to automation and relay protection) Automation of networks and production processes Online control automation for distribution networks up to 35 kVHW/SW sets for technical condition monitoring in distribution network operationApplication of mobile solutions in distribution network operation, the need for introducing amendments to technical regulationsPractical experience of using smart metersRelay protection and automation diagrams in distribution networks up to 35 kVDigital relay protection and automation devices, methods of their technical maintenance and adjustmentModern methodological base of relay protection and automation parameter calculations in an automated distribution networkApplication and prospects of using fault recorders at substations Labor protection and IIF Analysis of existing gaps and mistakes in the applicable Labor protection code and amendments requiredAnalysis of the efficiency of advanced practices in reducing injuries and improvement of the labor safetyUse of AR technologies and VR-simulators for training and qualification improvement of the personnel of grid companiesPractical experience of injury prevention and IIF improvement eventsRisk minimization in working at height Key dates: acceptance of report abstracts on announced topics (download the application form) — until 20.02.2024;start of participant registration — 04.04.2024;Program publication — until 29.04.2024. The application form can be downloaded here.