Nationwide UTC(k) Distribution via pre-ePTS: A GPS-Independent Synchronization Strategy

Nationwide UTC(k) Distribution via pre-ePTS: A GPS-Independent Synchronization Strategy Telecom May 7, 2026 9:50 am – 10:05 am Speakers Umut Keten, Turk Telekom Description Precise and resilient time distribution is a critical enabler for 5G, future 6G networks, financial systems, power grids, and critical infrastructure. Today, global synchronization architectures remain largely dependent on GPS/GNSS, creating […]

KEYNOTE: Precision Timing in the Electric Grid

KEYNOTE: Precision Timing in the Electric Grid Electric Power May 7, 2026 10:45 am – 11:05 am Speakers Scott Mix, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Carol Larvick, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Description The Bulk Electric System (BES) is a key critical infrastructure element necessary for the operation of nearly every industry in the United States. Modern […]

PTP Authentication for Secure LAN and WAN Time Synchronization in the Power Grid

PTP Authentication for Secure LAN and WAN Time Synchronization in the Power Grid Electric Power May 7, 2026 11:05 am – 11:20 am Speakers Herbert Falk, Outside the Box Consulting Services, LLC Description Accurate time synchronization is essential for digital substation automation, enabling precise coordination of protection, control, and monitoring systems in power grids. The […]

Initial Results of Testing Redundant Time Synchronization and Recovery Analysis of Protective Relays

Initial Results of Testing Redundant Time Synchronization and Recovery Analysis of Protective Relays Electric Power May 7, 2026 11:20 am – 11:35 am Speakers Geshan Wrosinghert, Meinberg USA Pascal Francis-Mezger, Omicron Energy Description Time synchronization has long been used in substations for sequence of events reporting and post event analysis. This has been important for […]

Translating from Telecom PTP Profile to Power PTP Profile for GNSS Backup

Translating from Telecom PTP Profile to Power PTP Profile for GNSS Backup Electric Power May 7, 2026 11:35 am – 11:50 am Speakers Doug Arnold, Meinberg USA Tahmina Hoque, Meinberg USA Description Authors: Tahmina Hoque, Doug Arnold Increased use of alternate energy sources with intermittent production, makes balancing energy flows in power grids more complex.  […]

KEYNOTE: Resilient Picosecond-Range Network Clock Ensemble Running in a White Rabbit Network

KEYNOTE: Resilient Picosecond-Range Network Clock Ensemble Running in a White Rabbit Network Emerging Applications May 7, 2026 1:00 pm – 1:20 pm Speakers Marc Weiss, PhD Description White Rabbit (WR) Ethernet enables picosecond-range synchronization of network clocks to a grandmaster (GM).  Since WR devices lock their clocks only to a single GM they have resilience problems.  […]

Fiber-Enhanced GNSS Distribution: Achieving Precision, Reliability, and Scalability

Fiber-Enhanced GNSS Distribution: Achieving Precision, Reliability, and Scalability Emerging Applications May 7, 2026 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm Speakers Arpit Jain, Huber+Suhner Description Precise time synchronization is a cornerstone of modern data center operations, particularly in environments requiring high availability and low latency. Our presentation explores and compares two distinct approaches for distributing Global Navigation […]

Industry Update on the IEEE P1952 Standard for Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) User Equipment

Industry Update on the IEEE P1952 Standard for Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) User Equipment Emerging Applications May 7, 2026 2:20 pm – 2:35 pm Speakers Greg Wolff, Microchip Description The IEEE P1952 standard, formally known as the “Standard for Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) User Equipment,” is an ongoing IEEE initiative dedicated […]

Low SWAP Clocks with High-Stability and Reliability, Based on an Ensemble of MEMS Oscillators

Low SWAP Clocks with High-Stability and Reliability, Based on an Ensemble of MEMS Oscillators Emerging Applications May 7, 2026 2:35 pm – 2:50 pm Speakers Charles Barry, PhD, Luminous Cyber Corporation Description Alternative PNT (Alt-PNT) systems are growing rapidly in importance and small, light, low-power clocks are becoming essential to this development.  It is well-known […]

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