Digital Twin as a Secure Access Interface for Maintenance, Incident Awareness, and Communication Resilience in Distribution Substations

How can digital twins help operators access critical substation information securely while improving situational awareness and communication resilience?

Join this interactive workshop showcasing the Ukrainian Pilot of the eFORT project, where a real High Voltage substation has been transformed into an immersive digital twin that serves as a secure interface for maintenance, incident awareness, and operational decision-making.

Developed within eFORT Demonstrator 4 – Ukrainian Pilot, the solution combines advanced 3D modelling, blockchain-based trust mechanisms, and communication resilience technologies to support secure and reliable operation of critical energy assets. Through presentations, demonstration videos, and guided navigation within a 3D environment developed in Unity, participants will discover how digital twins can provide intuitive access to operational data while reducing direct exposure to critical operational technology systems.

The workshop will also explore innovative approaches for ensuring trust and resilience in power system operations, including:

– Interactive 3D digital twins for substation management and maintenance
– Blockchain-based mechanisms for data integrity, traceability, and trusted access
– Communication resilience solutions for maintaining operational awareness under degraded network conditions
– Lessons learned and future opportunities for DSOs, including training, VR/AR applications, and workforce development

The session will feature expert presentations and live demonstrations from the teams behind the Ukrainian eFORT pilot, highlighting how digital twins can improve situational awareness, support operational resilience, and create a secure interaction layer between people and critical energy infrastructure.

📅 26 June 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:00 CET
📍 Online Workshop

The event is particularly relevant for DSOs, TSOs, cybersecurity professionals, digitalisation experts, technology providers, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in the future of secure and resilient energy infrastructure.