2025 International Seminar

Quantum is pleased to invite you to the 22nd International Seminar on Public Utilities Regulation

To be held in Bariloche, Argentina, from May 26th to 30th, 2025

Agenda

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Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the seminar's program?

The training is divided into three main themes:

Theoretical Foundations: We will begin with an opening plenary session introducing the content of each session, allowing participants to make informed choices for their agendas. Topics include Natural Monopoly and Strategies, Incentive Regulation, and New Paradigms and Modernization in Public Services, essential for understanding the remainder of the seminar.

Applied Theory: Presentations will take place in simultaneous rooms, organized by themes: Foundations, Regulatory Tools, Tariff Design, and Trends. Under Foundations, topics include Demand Analysis and Projection, Efficient Cost Determination, Productivity and X Factor, Application of DEA and SFA in Public Services Tariff Calculation. In Tariff Design, topics include Capital Cost Rate, Capital Cost and Base, Tariff Structure, Load Characterization Campaign, and Tariff Design (Equity and Sustainability). Regulatory Tools will cover Tariff Design Foundations, Regulatory Accounting and ABC Costing, Online Auction Model for Optimal Energy and Power Procurement. Trends will include the Impact of Distributed Generation in the Electricity Sector, Smart Grids and Dynamic Tariffs, Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy, and the Energy Transition.

State of the Art: We’ll review the current state of regulation in Latin America and showcase our latest developments in each sector (Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, and Sanitation). Each sector will have separate sessions in simultaneous rooms, covering:

Electricity Sector: Comparative Electricity Regulation I & II, Network Optimization, Technical and Non-Technical Loss Studies, Tariff Calculation Model, Regulatory/Financial Management Model, Benchmarking, and Service Quality.
Natural Gas Sector: Comparative Gas Regulation I & II, Tariff Calculation and Regulatory Management Model, Expansion of Natural Gas in Latin America, Natural Gas Commercialization and Market Liberalization, the Present and Future of Natural Gas, Transition from Natural Gas to Hydrogen, Benchmarking.
Water and Sanitation Sector: Comparative Water and Sanitation Regulation I & II, Tariff Calculation and Financial Model, Sanitation Tariff Structure, Regionalization and Universalization in Water and Sanitation I & II, Social Tariffs Applied to Water and Sanitation, Solid Waste Management.

To ensure maximum flexibility, sessions are modular, allowing participants to tailor their agendas by industry (Electricity/Natural Gas/Water and Sanitation) and depth of interest.

The seminar is intended for:

Directors, managers, and professionals in Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, and Sanitation companies working in regulatory, commercial, financial, planning, legal, and technical areas.
Officials and professionals from Regulatory Agencies.
Professionals—lawyers, economists, engineers, accountants, and administrators—involved in regulator/company/consumer relations in Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, and Sanitation sectors.

Where is the Seminar held?

HOTEL VILLA HUINID PIONEROS, Av. Bustillo Km 2.6 – CP (R8402AAY) BARILOCHE – ARGENTINA.

San Carlos de Bariloche, or simply Bariloche, is a city in Argentina, located in the province of Río Negro. It is South America’s premier winter tourism destination and the most populated city in the Patagonian Andes. Situated within Nahuel Huapi National Park in the southwestern part of Río Negro, the city is nestled along the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, near the Andes Mountains. Known for its natural reserves, which feature lakes, forests, and mountains, Bariloche is famous for its architectural style and world-renowned ski resorts, making tourism the cornerstone of its economy. Today, Bariloche offers a wide range of attractions for visitors all year round. Winter sports like skiing and other snow-related activities dominate the colder months, while in summer, hiking, trekking, canoeing, rafting, lake excursions, and caving expand the ever-growing range of activities for visitors.

For more tourist information, please visit the following links:

http://www.barilocheturismo.gob.ar/

http://www.bariloche.org/

http://www.bariloche.com/

http://www.bariloche.com.ar/

http://todobariloche.com/web/

How to make a reservation?

Hotel Villa Huinid Pioneros

The event will take place at the Hotel Villa Huinid Pioneros, located on a 7-hectare plot of native forest. It is just 5 minutes from the Civic Center and faces the majestic Nahuel Huapi Lake. This privileged location combines the practicality of being close to the city center with the peace and tranquility offered by authentic contact with nature.

Accommodation Rates for Seminar Attendees:

(*) According to decree 1043/2016, foreign residents living abroad can apply for an exemption from the Value Added Tax (21% VAT).

CONDITIONS FOR VAT EXEMPTION FOR FOREIGNERS:

According to the new regulations, to access the VAT reimbursement benefit, the following conditions must be met:

Reside abroad and prove such residency.
Demonstrate that the stay in the country is less than 90 days.
Make the payment for accommodation with a credit or debit card from abroad or through a bank transfer from any foreign bank.

Note: To access the benefit, all three requirements mentioned above must be met.

INCLUDED SERVICES:

American buffet breakfast
WiFi in the room
Use of the heated pool, open from 3 PM to 10 PM
Game room
Parking within the complex

To make a reservation, please contact:

Bianca Daglio
Events Manager
Villa Huinid

Email: eventos@huinid.com
Phone: (+54) 294 444-1860 | Ext. 1600
Address: Av. Bustillo 2600 – San Carlos de Bariloche – Argentina
Event Hotel Website
Villa Huinid Complex Website

How much does the Seminar cost?

The cost of the event is U$D 3300 + taxes, but starting this year, we have established significant discounts for early registration and payment, benefiting participants who register in advance. Below, you can see the details of the discount based on the date of your registration for our seminar.

Take advantage of the discounts for early registration and payment!

The date considered for applying the discount is the date when this completed form is received and payment is credited through a receipt.

This cost includes:

Registration + Reading materials + Lunches + Coffee breaks + Certificate of Attendance + Closing Dinner
The billed amount does not include local taxes. It must be paid without deductions.
If invoices with Consular Certification are required, any incurred expenses will be the responsibility of the participant.
The registration payment must be fully settled before the event begins, without exception.

How do I sign up?

To register, simply click here and complete the form. Once received, our administration and finance department will contact you to proceed with the billing.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us:

Whatsapp: +5493512052299

Mariana Galeotti

mcgaleotti@quantumamerica.com

Laura Ferreyra

lferreyra@quantumamerica.com

Great discounts for early payment

The cost of the event is USD3300 + taxes.

We offer significant discounts to participants who register and pay in advance.

40%

discount if you make your payment before December 31st.

30%

discount if you make your payment between January 1st and February 28th, 2025.

20%

discount if you make your payment between March 1st and April 30th, 2025.

10%

discount if you make your payment between May 1st and May 16th, 2025.

The registration fee includes coffee breaks, lunches, study materials, certificate of attendance, and the closing dinner.

Quantum Seminars

Annually, Quantum hosts a seminar where we share knowledge and trends from the industry with participants from various regions around the world. At Quantum, we believe that it is not only important to work with the highest possible quality but also valuable to share our expertise and contribute to the improvement of the sector.

Plenary sessions and sector-specific sessions

In our seminars, you will find sessions focused on all sectors of public services, as well as specific sessions for each service (electricity, gas, and water). This way, we highlight the similarities between the three most essential public services for life, while also focusing on their particularities.

Top-level speakers

Our speakers have extensive experience in the sector, working across various countries for over 10 years. This allows them to offer a holistic view of regulation, providing you with ideas and insights that will be valuable for your daily work.

Networking

By having participants from the sector from different parts of the world, you will have the opportunity to meet professionals from other companies who are eager to share their experiences, fostering connections that could prove very useful for the future.