RESILIENCE: Be prepared for a blackout

We invite you to a field excursion and seminar titled RESILIENCE: Be Prepared for a Blackout.

As part of the program, practical and inspiring solutions for energy stability, security, and self-sufficiency will be presented. There will also be ample space for discussion and sharing experiences.

Program of the event:

➡️ 09:00 – 10:00 excursion – TUL (practical measures and real-life experience with power outages)

➡️ 10:00 joint departure to Turnov

➡️ 10:30 – 11:30 excursion – Crytur Turnov (practical measures and real-life experience with power outages)

➡️ 11:30 – 12:30 lunch at KC Turnov

➡️ 12:30 – 14:00 expert presentations

Corporate energy flexibility and resilience: battery storage as a tool for preparedness (not only) for blackouts, Lukáš Hataš, Batteree

Elements and key features of a system for remote monitoring of grid stability, Jan Kraus, KMB Systems

Addressing large-scale power outages – the perspective of ČEZ representatives from both technical and customer viewpoints, Ondřej Horák, Bohuš Mihál, ČEZ

Risks of blackouts caused by cyberattacks targeting inverters of solar power plants and battery storage systems, Erika Langerová, Czech Technical University (ČVUT)

➡️ 14:00 – 15:00 excursion – cogeneration unit, Municipal Heating Plant Turnov

➡️ 15:00 departure to Liberec

Transportation by bus and refreshments will be provided for registered participants.

The meeting point is at 9:00 a.m. in front of the TUL Rectorate building, Studentská 1402/2, Liberec.

Due to limited capacity at the visited locations, participation is restricted to a limited number of attendees (maximum 20 people). Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Binding registration is free of charge and must be completed no later than May 29, 2026.

The event is organized by ARR – the Regional Development Agency in cooperation with the Liberec Region and the City of Liberec.

We look forward to meeting you and believe this event will provide further inspiration.