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Modeling and simulation tools that were useful for conventional mechanical equipment must evolve to meet the needs of a modern electric grid that is permeated with power electronics such as inverters. These fast-acting devices are affected differently by faults in distant parts of the grid. In order to plan expansions, interconnections and operations to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, utilities and power system operators need a better understanding of how recent changes in grid architecture will change grid behavior.

Electromagnetic transient (EMT) domain analysis has demonstrated greater accuracy in its ability to reproduce and understand faults in systems with increasing numbers of the inverters required in generation, transmission, storage, and loads such as AI data centers. Collaboration among researchers, regulators and the power industry is crucial to develop best practices using EMT modeling, combined with other methods and tools, to keep electricity flowing smoothly to customers. As the industry transitions to adopt EMT simulations, there is a need for national-scale collaborations and coordination that may be facilitated through discussions in this workshop and by identifying key research gaps, challenges, and needs for the next decade or more.

Date: 7-9 October 2025

Location: Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923

Registration Link: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/2025-emt/register/Site/Register

Description of 2025 Event: Join us in exploring topics related to electromagnetic transient simulations: modeling, simulations, input data structures needed, pre- and post-processing automation to enhance ease of usage, and various applications such as large loads studies. The workshop will bring together researchers, consultants, utilities, system operators, and reliability organizations to gain insight from recent technical advances and research. Participants will also learn about new initiatives that emerged from the discussions and ideas shared during previous workshops. In this edition, there will be tutorials to enhance community expertise in electromagnetic transient simulation approaches. Finally, participants will be able to provide feedback on the ongoing activities as well as new challenges that accompany greater adoption of these methods.