Largest Smart Meter Event in Asia, Metering, Billing/CRM Asia, Joining Forces with Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia

Singapore, Singapore, January 29, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Smart Grid and AMR/AMI industry is growing rapidly in Asia. With a seemingly unlimited market to reach out to, companies are shifting their smart grid and meter investments towards Asia. The 8th annual Metering, Billing/CRM Asia returns to Bangkok from 22-23 May 2013 and is the premier platform for Asian metering stakeholders and key solution providers exploring metering strategies and plans in the region.

According to Pike Research, smart grid revenue in the South East Asia market will experience steady growth in the next ten years with smart grid revenue generated by the investments in transmission, substation, and distribution upgrades (as well as smart meters) growing from approximately $1.9 billion in 2011 to $4.5 billion in 2020.

“We are creating an opportunity this year for all Smart Meter and Smart Grid experts to meet under one roof,” says Daria La Valle, Project Director for Metering, Billing/CRM Asia and Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Asia.

“With over 740 metering experts gathering at Metering Asia and over 200 gathering at Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Asia last year, we are realistically expecting over 1000 participants at this year’s joined events,” continues La Valle. "It will be the largest gathering for utilities in Asia."

Event Focus:
Regional regulatory and policy updates
AMR/AMI trials & roll-outs
Pre-paid meters
Meter design
Data management
Customer engagement & education
Billing & revenue assurance
Smart grid initiatives
Asset management
Network planning & automation
ICT standards
Communications infrastructure
SCADA
Security
Renewables integration
Batteries & energy storage
Energy saving initiatives

Metering, Billing/CRM Asia
The 8th Metering, Billing/CRM Asia returns to Bangkok on 23-24 May 2013 and will be co-located with the 8th Transmission & Distribution/Smart Grids Asia event. The new combined show will be the largest event in South East Asia for next generation electricity utilities stakeholders, realistically expecting 1000+ attendees and showcasing products and services from 80+ companies in the exhibition area.

Event dates and location
Conference: 22-23 May 2013
Location: Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand
Event website: www.metering-asia.com

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Marketing Communications: Marj Cuijpers
Clarion Events Pte Ltd
Email: marj@clarionevents.asia
Tel: +65 6590 3970
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