September 21, 2023，The 15th International Conference on Power System Technology (PowerCon2023) was held in Jinan, Shandong。This conference is organized by the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering (CSEE)、Co-sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Branch (IEEE PES) and State Grid Corporation of China，Organized by Shandong University and State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company，Co-organized by State Grid Information and Communications Industry Group Co., Ltd.。The conference focuses on the theme of "Technological Progress Assists the Construction of New Power Systems"，Invite many academicians and well-known experts and scholars in the energy field at home and abroad to participate，With “technology” as the core support，Conducted extensive and in-depth exchanges and discussions on the construction and development of new power systems。

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering、Shu Yinbiao, Chairman of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering，Jessica J, President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Branch.Bian，Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences、Zhou Xiaoxin, Honorary President of China Electric Power Research Institute，Professor of Engineering Department, University of Sannio, Italy、Alfredo Vaccaro, Vice Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Branch of the IEEE PES Power System Operation Planning and Economics Committee，Academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering、Chairman and Chair Professor, Department of Power Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University C.Y.Chung，Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Janusz Bialek, Professor of Power and Energy Systems, Newcastle University, UK，Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Zhaoyang Dong, Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore，Wang Gang, Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering，Vice President of Shandong University Yi Fan，Distinguished Professor of Shandong University、Professor, School of Energy Systems and Network Engineering, Newcastle University, UK、Humboldt scholar Vladimir Terzija，And from government agencies、International Organization、Electric power company、Research institution、Colleges and colleges、More than 400 experts from manufacturers、Scholars and others participated in the meeting。

The opening ceremony of the conference was hosted by Secretary-General Wang Gang。Academician Shu Yinbiao delivered a written opening speech，Jessica J.Chairman Bian and Vice President Yi Fan attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches。

Academician Shu Yinbiao pointed out in his opening speech，This conference will focus on the technical challenges faced by the current new power system，Gathering the wisdom of experts and scholars，Promote the progress of energy and power technology。Entering a new era，The construction of new power systems has entered an acceleration period，Need to be electricity-centered、Power system is a platform，Cleaning、Electrification、Digital、Normalize to direction，Both supply and demand sides work together to promote the construction of a new power system。This is not only a major proposition of the times，It is also a complex system project，Rely on technological innovation、Continuous exploration，In theoretical system、Technical system、Achieve innovative breakthroughs in industrial systems, institutional mechanisms, etc.，Improve national energy security capabilities。

Jessica J.Chairman Bian expressed congratulations on the smooth convening of PowerCon2023 in his guest speech，I hope all parties will take this meeting as an opportunity，Adhere to systematic thinking，Focus on basic theory，Explore together，Contribute to promoting the construction of new power systems，Accelerate the achievement of practical results in the construction of new power systems，And I wish the conference a complete success。

In his speech, Vice President Yi Fan first extended a warm welcome to all academicians, experts and guests attending the forum。He pointed out，The 15th International Conference on Power System Technology，It is to meet the requirements of the times，In-depth exploration and vivid practice of supporting Chinese-style modernization with the power of education。Shandong University is willing to cooperate with the China Electrical Engineering Society and all experts、Academics and business people together，In basic theoretical research、Major technical research、Deepen cooperation in cultivating outstanding talents，Work together to make new and greater contributions to the country’s energy, power and sustainable economic and social development。

The keynote report session of this conference was hosted by Professor Vladimir Terzija，Divided into 5 reports。

Academician Zhou Xiaoxin gave a keynote report titled "Development Trend of my country's Energy and Power System under Dual Carbon Targets - Green Electricity Substitution + Green Hydrogen Substitution"。He proposed，To meet the challenges of new power systems，We must vigorously develop short-, medium-, and long-term energy storage technologies，New initiatives such as realizing source-end and receiver-end multi-energy complementary integrated energy power systems；At the same time，To establish a large-scale energy and power transmission system，Reasonable construction structure、Safe and reliable power distribution network and construction of energy and electricity market，Ensuring the healthy operation of new power systems。

Professor Alfredo Vaccaro、C.Y.Academician Chung、Professor Janusz Bialek、Professor Zhaoyang Dong and others respectively presented "Data Uncertainty Management of Affine Algorithms in Smart Grid Computing" and "Application of Advanced Prediction Technology in Smart Grids"、Made a special report titled "New Paradigm of Power System Operation and Control" and "Battery Energy Storage System and Virtual Power Plant"，Introduced their respective work results in the cutting-edge fields of the electrical industry。

A total of 15 seminars were organized at this conference，Includes "New Power System Dynamic Modeling and Analysis"、"Advanced Insulation Optimization and Diagnosis Technology for New Power Systems"、13 special seminars including "New Power System Protection and Control"，As well as the "WIP Women Engineers Forum" special seminar and the 5th Smart Grid Methodology、International Symposium on Tools and Technologies, etc.。Experts in related fields、Scholars introduced their respective research progress and conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions around the topics。In the paper exchange session，The authors of the articles presented the papers accepted by this conference through on-site communication and paper posting，Introduction to the safety and stability of new power systems、The latest academic results in new power system energy balance and other directions。

This conference provides a broad communication platform for experts and scholars in the electrical energy industry，Let the participants learn about the current status of cutting-edge research。This conference will gather the ideological consensus between academia and industry，Extensive blend of academic ideas，Colliding academic sparks，Contribute to the construction of new power systems。Shandong University is one of the organizers of PowerCon2023，Undertaken the call for papers、Reviewing manuscripts and conference technical schedule, etc.。Ding Lei, Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering, serves as the chairman of the technical committee of this conference，Vice President Ye Hua serves as the deputy chairman of the organizing committee of this conference，Vice President Yang Ming、Vice Dean Zhao Haoran and many other teachers served as chairmen of the seminar，Made outstanding contributions to the smooth convening of the conference。

Media support:

This meeting was sponsored by "Chinese Journal of Electrical Engineering"、《CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems》、《New Power System》、《Power Grid Technology》、《Power System Automation》、《Journal of Modern Power System and Clean Energy》、《High Voltage Technology》、《High Voltage》、《Global Energy Interconnection》、《Power Information and Communication Technology》、《Power Supply》、Strong support from "Power Engineering Technology"。