Background:After 8 years large scale deployment of smart meters by SGCC, the increased demand from power utilities is slowing down in 2017 and the next two years. The market looks not so good actually gives the industry companies a break time to get ready for upgrading technology, products and thinking style. This is our 11th event aim, focusing on the new generation of metering automation and intelligent "interactive" innovative technology and applications, extending from smart metering to distribution & utilization, involving standards, achievements, services, testing, research and co-operation at home and abroad.