2026 - AVEVA World - Milan - Sponsor Partner Talks
Engineering the Electrical Digital Twin: ARUP’s Path to Operational Intelligence
Global design firms face increasing pressure to deliver resilient, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure. ARUP has taken a strategic step by standardizing ETAP Power System as its global electrical simulation platform. This initiative goes beyond tool consolidation, it establishes a unified digital foundation linking high-voltage networks, low-voltage design and BIM workflows. Together, ARUP and ETAP are working toward an integrated electrical digital twin that connects engineering design with operational insight. In this session, ARUP shares its vision for global standardization, digital collaboration and dynamic modeling, and how integrated simulation can transform the way complex infrastructure is designed, validated and operated.
Company
ETAP
Speaker
Hossain Shaikh
Shaikh Sahid Hossain is a distinguished leader and innovator in the power and automation industry. With over two decades of expertise, Mr. Hossain has been at the forefront of transforming the global energy landscape through strategic vision, technological innovation, and business excellence. ?As the Chief Commercial Officer at ETAP, he spearheads groundbreaking initiatives in AI-driven power systems, electrical digitization, and disruptive solutions that are shaping the future of energy and automation.
Company
Arup
Speaker
Raghu Somanathan
Raghu Somanathan is an Associate Director at Arup and a Chartered Electrical Engineer specialising in high- and medium-voltage power systems, substations, and grid-connected infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience, he has led complex projects across rail and metro systems, data centres, and energy infrastructure globally. Raghu is passionate about advancing power systems capability through technical leadership, collaboration, and developing the next generation of engineers to support resilient, future-ready energy systems.