CESI had the pleasure of hosting an international delegation as part of the ESMAP Knowledge Exchange & Study Tour on Grid Digitalization and Cybersecurity, an initiative promoted by the World Bank Group and supported by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, bringing together representatives from utilities, institutions, and organizations from across the globe.
The visit to CESI’s headquarters in Milan represented a key moment in the study tour, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with experts and explore the challenges and opportunities linked to the modernization of power systems in an increasingly digital and interconnected environment.
CESI experts contributed to the sessions by sharing their experience and insights through dedicated interventions, in particular Massimo Salvetti, Power Transmission Operation Director, CESI, who addressed topics related to digital grids, system operations and data governance, Aldo Curtoni, Product Leader SCADA & Operational Technology, who focused on SCADA/EMS systems, cybersecurity and OT architecture, and Francesco Cappuccio, Product Leader AMI in CESI, who explored Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), simulation tools, interoperability and loss reduction, enriching the discussion with practical perspectives on grid digitalization and cybersecurity and fostering a meaningful exchange of knowledge.
Bringing together a diverse group of professionals from different countries and backgrounds, the session fostered a dynamic and interactive exchange. Participants showed strong interest in the topics discussed, actively contributing with numerous questions and reflections on how digitalization and cybersecurity are shaping the future of energy systems worldwide.
As part of the visit, the delegation also had the opportunity to tour CESI’s facilities, gaining a first-hand view of the company’s activities and competencies. The site visit further enriched the experience, offering a tangible perspective on how innovation, testing, and engineering expertise support the development of more resilient and secure power systems.
A particularly valuable moment of the visit was the Country Spotlight session, during which representatives shared insights from their respective national contexts. This exchange allowed participants to compare approaches, identify common priorities, and reflect on practical solutions that can be adapted to different regulatory and operational environments.
Hosting this international delegation represented an important opportunity for CESI to support global knowledge sharing and strengthen cooperation across the energy sector. By facilitating dialogue among experts and institutions, initiatives like this contribute to the dissemination of best practices and to the development of more innovative, resilient and secure power systems worldwide.
