The UCA Testing group is set to host the highly anticipated IEC 61850 Interoperability (IOP) event, scheduled to take place from October 7–16, 2026, in Utrecht, Netherlands.
The event, which will be held at the Jaarbeurs venue, is a critical gathering for utility and industry stakeholders. Its primary focus is to validate real-world interoperability between IEC 61850–enabled products. Participating vendors will connect and test their devices, gateways, and software with other manufacturers’ equipment to confirm correct implementation, uncover edge cases, and resolve issues that could impact system reliability in the field.
The IOP testing is a hands-on and collaborative process designed to ensure higher-quality integrations, fewer surprises during deployment, and stronger confidence in systems operating in critical grid environments.
Key Information:
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
- Venue: Jaarbeurs
- Dates: October 7–16, 2026 (Testing event: October 12–16, 2026)
- Focus: Interoperability testing for multi-vendor IEC 61850 integrations, including exchanges for MMS, GOOSE messaging, sample values, time synchronization, and configuration interoperability.
Stakeholders, including utilities, consultants, system integrators, and labs, can attend as Witnesses to observe interoperability in action and gain practical insights into multi-vendor integration challenges and best practices.
Important Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
Late Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026