MCCS Checkpoint 26: Bringing MCCS to Life

From code to product, from development to operation: MCCS Checkpoint 26 brought the control room of the future to life.

On 16 September 2026, around 200 experts from the German, European and international system operations and MCCS community came together to discuss the latest developments regarding the control room of the future at the MCCS Checkpoint 26 in Berlin.

This year’s guiding idea was “Bringing MCCS to Life: From Code to Product. From Development to Operation.” It reflected how MCCS has evolved from software development to deployments and operational use of products such as MCCS Voltcontrol and MCCS Outage Planning.

The sessions connected product development with implementation experience and demonstrated how modular capabilities are becoming part of day-to-day system operations in the control centres.

A central discussion focused on the coexistence of established Energy Management Systems and new modular capabilities. The Checkpoint also explored how automation and AI-supported processes can contribute to future control-centre operations.

Like always, the MCCS Checkpoint was built around partnerships and co-creation. Colleagues from 50Hertz, Elia Transmission Belgium and Elia Group exchanged perspectives with system operators, research organisations, software partners and representatives from regulation and industry. On stage, experts from NYISO (New York Independent System Operator), Energinet (Denmark), and RTE (France) presented their experiences and lessons learned from their own digitalisation journeys: Off stage, experts from around the globe networked and discussed common challenges and opportunities for cooperation and co-creation.

The event made one message clear: Bringing MCCS to Life means more than technology. The slogan includes a new way to cooperate between product teams, IT, system operators and their partners. This includes the spirit of a continuous exchange of practical experience. 

Revisit the key presentations, product insights and discussions from the event in the MCCS Checkpoint 26 recap video.

Watch the event recap

Watch the full recording of the event

Arya Fazilat
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