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February 11 - 12, 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye

Channel Partner Days 2026

Mittwoch, 11.02.2026, 09:00 - Donnerstag, 12.02.2026, 16:00 CET
Istanbul, Türkiye

Thank you for joining us in Istanbul.
Explore keynotes, session decks, photos and videos, all in one place.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in Istanbul for Channel Partner Days 2026. It was energizing to welcome partners, colleagues, and friends in one place to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and leave with new momentum for what we can achieve together.

Across two days, more than 250 industry leaders joined the dialogue and helped activate the next chapter of our global Channel Partner Program, and we wrapped the Gala Dinner by celebrating outstanding partnership contributions.

Presentations

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Accelerating Growth in a Transforming Energy Landscape

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Powering Partnerships: Our Channel Vision

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Power quality for industrial uptime

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Increase sales through attractive financing proposals

Anthony Allard, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy

Himanshu Trivedi, Head of Channels & Customer Engagement, Hitachi Energy

Kasper Berggren​, Industry Segment Lead EUC, Hitachi Energy

Hector Villasenor, Head of Marketing & Sales, Grid Components, North America, Hitachi Energy

Tommy Ostling, Customer Finance Advisor, Hitachi Energy

In our opening keynote, Anthony Allard, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, set the tone for Channel Partner Days 2026 by exploring the powerful shifts redefining the global energy landscape. As demand accelerates and complexity rises, he reflected on what these changes mean for partners navigating the next wave of growth and transformation.

How do we go faster, together? Discover how Hitachi Energy’s enhanced Global Channel Partner Program unlocks greater value through aligned ambition, shared commitment, and true cocreation. Learn how our empowering tier model enables partners to shape a futureready ecosystem blending local expertise with global strength – driving impact, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Discover the next-generation industrial power quality solutions that balance loads, manage distortion, and maintain resilient, efficient performance in demanding industrial environments.

Make the economics work. Flexible models, risksharing mechanisms, and financing levers that keep complex deals moving.


Session:

Innovative solutions powering the grid of the future

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Service That Pays Back

Session:

Innovative Software for a Smarter Grid

Session:

Growing Fast the Right Way: Integrity & Trust

Miguel Oliva, Global Portfolio and Marketing Manager Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy

Andrea Berni, Head of Market Development, Service, Hitachi Energy

Slade Syrdahl, Head of Channel and Partner Sales, Grid Automation, Hitachi Energy

Marijke Achten, Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts and Litigation, Hitachi Energy

Spiwe Muzira, Global Contract & Compliance Manager, Hitachi Energy

A glimpse of Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions built for the next era of electrification. This session showcased how our solutions work together to deliver resilience, flexibility, and scale, enabling partners and customers to accelerate the energy transition.

Turn service into recurring value. Lifecycle agreements, remote monitoring, and uptimefirst interventions that extend asset life, stabilize operations, and unlock predictable revenue for partners and customers.

Discover Hitachi Energy’s scalable enterprise software solutions, spanning realtime grid management, advanced asset and work management, and energy portfolio optimization, that help customers plan smarter and operate more reliably.

Grow fast, stay compliant. Discover the practical guardrails on integrity, trade, and sustainability that safeguard our partnerships.

What we experienced together

Channel Partner Days 2026 was built around real conversations: the kind that happen when you put the right people in the same room. We came together in Istanbul to listen, share what’s working in the field, and leave with clearer direction on how partnerships can unlock growth and impact.
Strategic Networking
We made time for the conversations that matter. Bringing partners and Hitachi Energy leaders together in a setting designed for genuine dialogue and relationship-building.
Thought Leadership
Keynotes and candid discussions helped us make sense of a fast-changing energy landscape and what it means for partners navigating the next wave of complexity and opportunity.
Product & Solution Showcases
From power quality to digital and software, the expo and sessions turned strategy into something tangible. Practical ideas partners can apply with customers.
Recognition & Celebration
We closed the day by celebrating partnership, including our first Channel Partner Awards moment during the Gala Dinner.

Our Venues

Everything You Need to Know

Channel Partner Days at a Glance

Event Flyer

Jonathan Whitmore
Vice President & GM of Grid Services
Wesco

Anthony Allard
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
Hitachi Energy

Carlos De Abreu
Head of Procurement Transmission
Ørsted

Bruno Melles
Managing Director, BU Transformers
Hitachi Energy

Bjørn Andersen
SVP Group Operations and Technology
ROCKWOOL Group

Himanshu Trivedi
Head of Channels
Hitachi Energy

Agenda

Over two days in Istanbul, we brought together partners and Hitachi Energy leaders for keynotes, partner panels, deepdive sessions, and dedicated time for 1:1 strategic meetings. Below is the program as delivered.
day 1
Wednesday 11 February
08:00 – 08:30
Registration
08:00 – 08:30
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Registration
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08:30 – 08:35
Welcome to Channel Partner Days
Maria Armianova
Head of Marketing, Hitachi Energy
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08:30 – 08:35
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Welcome to Channel Partner Days

Welcome to Istanbul! Your go‑to guide for a seamless event experience is here – get ready for two days of insights, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

Maria Armianova
Head of Marketing, Hitachi Energy
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08:35 – 08:45
Accelerating Growth in a Transforming Energy Landscape
Anthony Allard
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy
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08:35 – 08:45
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Accelerating Growth in a Transforming Energy Landscape

In our opening keynote, Anthony Allard, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, sets the tone for Channel Partner Days 2026 by exploring the powerful shifts redefining the global energy landscape. As demand accelerates and complexity rises, he will reflect on what these changes mean for partners navigating the next wave of growth and transformation.

Anthony Allard
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy
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08:45 – 08:55
Powering Partnerships: Our Channel Vision
Himanshu Trivedi
Head of Channels & Customer Engagement, Hitachi Energy
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08:45 – 08:55
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Powering Partnerships: Our Channel Vision

How do we go faster, together? Discover how Hitachi Energy’s enhanced Global Channel Partner Program unlocks greater value through aligned ambition, shared commitment, and true co‑creation. Learn how our empowering tier model enables partners to shape a future‑ready ecosystem blending local expertise with global strength – driving impact, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Himanshu Trivedi
Head of Channels & Customer Engagement, Hitachi Energy
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09:00 – 09:35
Powering the AI era: Building efficient, resilient & future‑ready data centers
Aleksandar Grbic
Global Solution Manager - Data Centers, Hitachi Energy
Derek Duggan
European Business Development Director, H&MV Engineering
Enis Peker
Head of C&SP business TurCa cluster, Schneider Electric
Süha Ondokuzmayıs
IT Infrastructure Unit Manager Türkiye İş Bankası
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09:00 – 09:35
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Powering the AI era: Building efficient, resilient & future‑ready data centers

Capacity is exploding, sustainability targets are tightening, and downtime is non‑negotiable. This session focuses on how partners can design and deliver data center power architectures that are efficient, serviceable, and ready for tomorrow.

Aleksandar Grbic
Global Solution Manager - Data Centers, Hitachi Energy
Derek Duggan
European Business Development Director, H&MV Engineering
Enis Peker
Head of C&SP business TurCa cluster, Schneider Electric
Süha Ondokuzmayıs
IT Infrastructure Unit Manager Türkiye İş Bankası
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09:40 – 10:15
Partnerships to deliver the energy transition at speed and scale
Sarah Shang
Re-export EPC Sales Lead, Hitachi Energy
Alfredo Parres
Head of Renewables, Hitachi Energy
Fan Yang
Vice president, PowerChina Eurasia
Yesim Akçöllü
World Bank
İhsan Erbil Bayçöl
CEO Enerjisa Uretim
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09:40 – 10:15
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Partnerships to deliver the energy transition at speed and scale

As the energy transition faces new challenges, Energisa Uretim, Power China, The World Bank and Hitachi Energy representatives will discuss the levers partners can use to derisk renewables projects while addressing affordability. From technology to financing, panel will discuss how collaboration across the whole value chain is needed more than ever to address the increasing complexity of projects and markets.

Sarah Shang
Re-export EPC Sales Lead, Hitachi Energy
Alfredo Parres
Head of Renewables, Hitachi Energy
Fan Yang
Vice president, PowerChina Eurasia
Yesim Akçöllü
World Bank
İhsan Erbil Bayçöl
CEO Enerjisa Uretim
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10:20 – 10:45
Energy distribution unlocked: solutions for reliable, future-ready grids
Manjay Khazanchi
Business Development Manager, Utilities, Hitachi Energy
Stefano Carminati
Global Solution Manager - Utilities, Hitachi Energy
Gamze Melis Kesir
Systems Integrator: Substation Automation Responsible, Kesir
Amith Anand
Business Unit Head - Capacitor Banks, Switchgear, Protection & Automation, Power Economy
Reto Trottmann
OEM: Local Division Manager, ABB
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10:20 – 10:45
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Energy distribution unlocked: solutions for reliable, future-ready grids

Distribution networks are under pressure to do more, and faster, without compromising reliability or compliance. This session will explore the resilient, modular grid solutions that scale with demand.

Manjay Khazanchi
Business Development Manager, Utilities, Hitachi Energy
Stefano Carminati
Global Solution Manager - Utilities, Hitachi Energy
Gamze Melis Kesir
Systems Integrator: Substation Automation Responsible, Kesir
Amith Anand
Business Unit Head - Capacitor Banks, Switchgear, Protection & Automation, Power Economy
Reto Trottmann
OEM: Local Division Manager, ABB
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10:50 – 11:20
Networking & Coffee Break
10:50 – 11:20
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Networking & Coffee Break
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11:20 – 11:45
Power quality for industrial uptime
Kasper Berggren​
Industry Segment Lead EUC, Hitachi Energy
Hector Villasenor
Head of Marketing & Sales, Grid Components, North America, Hitachi Energy
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11:20 – 11:45
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Power quality for industrial uptime

Discover the next-generation industrial power quality solutions that balance loads, manage distortion, and maintain resilient, efficient performance in demanding industrial environments.

Kasper Berggren​
Industry Segment Lead EUC, Hitachi Energy
Hector Villasenor
Head of Marketing & Sales, Grid Components, North America, Hitachi Energy
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11:50 – 12:10
Scaling Trust: Inside the Wesco–Hitachi Energy Partnership Driving Grid Modernization
Anthony Allard
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy
Jonathan Whitmore
Vice President & GM of Grid Services, Wesco
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11:50 – 12:10
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Scaling Trust: Inside the Wesco–Hitachi Energy Partnership Driving Grid Modernization

Step inside a 30‑year partnership that’s redefining how grid modernization gets done. This fireside chat explores how Hitachi Energy and Wesco have evolved from a transactional relationship to a strategic, service‑enabled alliance – unlocking complex EPC programs, advancing breakthrough technologies, and shaping new global opportunities through trust, agility, and shared ambition.

Anthony Allard
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Hitachi Energy
Jonathan Whitmore
Vice President & GM of Grid Services, Wesco
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12:10 – 12:30
Executing in dynamic markets: a fireside chat with Çalık Enerji
Yasemin Oztekin
Country Managing Director Türkiye, Hitachi Energy
Selçuk Sayılır
Deputy General Manager of Business Development, Çalık
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12:10 – 12:30
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Executing in dynamic markets: a fireside chat with Çalık Enerji

Yasemin Oztekin, Country Managing Director of Hitachi Energy Türkiye, for a candid conversation with a leading energy infrastructure  EPC & Investor: Çalık Enerji on delivering large, multi‑stakeholder energy projects in fast‑moving markets.

Yasemin Oztekin
Country Managing Director Türkiye, Hitachi Energy
Selçuk Sayılır
Deputy General Manager of Business Development, Çalık
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12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
12:30 – 13:30
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Lunch
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13:30 – 13:55
Increase sales through attractive financing proposals
Tommy Ostling
Customer Finance Advisor, Hitachi Energy
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13:30 – 13:55
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Increase sales through attractive financing proposals

Make the economics work. Flexible models, risk‑sharing mechanisms, and financing levers that keep complex deals moving.

Tommy Ostling
Customer Finance Advisor, Hitachi Energy
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14:00 – 14:25
Innovative solutions powering the grid of the future
Miguel Oliva
Global Portfolio and Marketing Manager Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy
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14:00 – 14:25
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Innovative solutions powering the grid of the future

A glimpse of Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions built for the next era of electrification. This session showcases how our solutions work together to deliver resilience, flexibility, and scale, enabling partners and customers to accelerate the energy transition.

Miguel Oliva
Global Portfolio and Marketing Manager Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy
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14:30 – 14:55
Service That Pays Back
Andrea Berni
Head of Market Development, Service, Hitachi Energy
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14:30 – 14:55
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Service That Pays Back

Turn service into recurring value. Lifecycle agreements, remote monitoring, and uptime‑first interventions that extend asset life, stabilize operations, and unlock predictable revenue for partners and customers.

Andrea Berni
Head of Market Development, Service, Hitachi Energy
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15:00 – 15:25
Networking & Coffee Break
15:00 – 15:25
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Networking & Coffee Break
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15:30 – 15:55
Innovative Software for a Smarter Grid
Slade Syrdahl
Head of Channel and Partner Sales, Grid Automation, Hitachi Energy
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15:30 – 15:55
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Innovative Software for a Smarter Grid

Discover Hitachi Energy’s scalable enterprise software solutions – spanning real‑time grid management, advanced asset and work management, and energy portfolio optimization – that help customers plan smarter and operate more reliably.

Slade Syrdahl
Head of Channel and Partner Sales, Grid Automation, Hitachi Energy
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16:00 – 16:25
Growing Fast the Right Way: Integirty & Trust
Marijke Achten
Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts and Litigation, Hitachi Energy
Spiwe Muzira
Global Contract & Compliance Manager, Hitachi Energy
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16:00 – 16:25
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Growing Fast the Right Way: Integirty & Trust

Grow fast, stay compliant. Discover the practical guardrails on integrity, trade, and sustainability that safeguard our partnerships.

Marijke Achten
Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts and Litigation, Hitachi Energy
Spiwe Muzira
Global Contract & Compliance Manager, Hitachi Energy
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Panel Discussion
What excellence feels like: the customer view
Panel Discussion
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What excellence feels like: the customer view
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16:30 – 16:55
A Day in the Life: Perspectives from the Frontlines of Energy
Bruno Melles
Managing Director Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy
Bjørn Andersen
SVP Rockwool Utility Distribution
Serkan Demir
CIO, Information Technology and Digital Transformation Group President - Alarko Holding
Carlos De Abreu
Head of Procurement Transmission, Orsted Wind Power A/S
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16:30 – 16:55
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A Day in the Life: Perspectives from the Frontlines of Energy

Step into the realities of energy transformation through the lens of those leading it on the ground – our end customers. This panel discussion will bring together leaders from diverse sectors to share authentic stories of how co-created solutions – developed in partnership with Hitachi Energy and our ecosystem – have shaped real-world outcomes: from grid modernization and digital transformation, to sustainability and resilience.

Bruno Melles
Managing Director Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy
Bjørn Andersen
SVP Rockwool Utility Distribution
Serkan Demir
CIO, Information Technology and Digital Transformation Group President - Alarko Holding
Carlos De Abreu
Head of Procurement Transmission, Orsted Wind Power A/S
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17:00 – 17:05
Closing Remarks
Maria Armianova
Head of Marketing, Hitachi Energy
Himanshu Trivedi
Head of Channels & Customer Engagement, Hitachi Energy
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17:00 – 17:05
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Closing Remarks

As we wrap up the day, a quick recap of what we’ve learned and everything you need to know to smoothly transition into the Gala Dinner.

Maria Armianova
Head of Marketing, Hitachi Energy
Himanshu Trivedi
Head of Channels & Customer Engagement, Hitachi Energy
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17:10 – 18:00
Get ready for Gala Dinner
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17:10 – 18:00
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Get ready for Gala Dinner

Freshen up and get ready for the Gala Dinner. This is your buffer to transition from the conference to the evening program.

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18:00 – 19:30
Transfer to Gala Dinner
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18:00 – 19:30
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Transfer to Gala Dinner

Enjoy a scenic boat journey across the Bosphorus as you travel to the gala dinner venue, taking in Istanbul’s shimmering evening skyline along the way. We will meet in the hotel lobby for the organized transfer. Please be on time for departure.

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19:30 – 22:10/00:00
Gala Dinner @ Sait Halim Pasa Mansion
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19:30 – 22:10/00:00
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Gala Dinner @ Sait Halim Pasa Mansion

Experience an unforgettable evening at the historic Sait Halim Pasa Mansion, a waterfront Ottoman-era palace where history meets sophistication. Enjoy fine dining, cultural ambiance, and celebration under the stars as we toast to partnership and progress, honoring the first wave of Channel Partner Program (CPP) trailblazers. Transportation will be provided.

Buses depart every 5 minutes from 22:10, with the last bus at 23:00.

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day 2
Thursday 12 February
08:30 – 10:00
Transfer to the Transformers Factory
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08:30 – 10:00
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Transfer to the Transformers Factory

Arrive at Dudullu Factory and enjoy welcome drinks on arrival.

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10:00 – 10:10
Welcome remarks
Yasemin Oztekin
Country Managing Director Türkiye, Hitachi Energy
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10:00 – 10:10
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Welcome remarks

Brief welcome and practical notes before the tour starts.

Yasemin Oztekin
Country Managing Director Türkiye, Hitachi Energy
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10:10 – 11:30
See Us in Action: Transformers Factory Visit
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10:10 – 11:30
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See Us in Action: Transformers Factory Visit

Step inside Hitachi Energy’s state-of-the-art distribution transformers factory in Istanbul’s Dudullu district. Witness the manufacturing processes behind our liquid-filled transformers, which power customers across the globe.

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11:30 – 12:30
Onward Transfers from the Transformers Factory
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11:30 – 12:30
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Onward Transfers from the Transformers Factory

Following the site visit, organized onward transfers will be provided from the Dudullu Transformers Factory to three destinations:

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

Transfer routes will be determined based on the popular vote collected from participants in advance. Please ensure that you have your luggage with you at the factory before boarding the transfer.

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12:30 – 15:00
Strategic Meetings & Tailored Partner Sessions
Channel Managers
Hitachi Energy
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12:30 – 15:00
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Strategic Meetings & Tailored Partner Sessions

Take advantage of personalized 1:1 sessions with senior executives and business unit leaders, designed to address your specific goals and challenges. Connect with your Account Manager today to request your tailored session.

Channel Managers
Hitachi Energy
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