Now that 2017 is coming to an end, we look back with gratitude for all the relationships we have built over the past couple of months. Within increasing political uncertainties, our network continues to serve as a safe platform for an open and honest dialogue. The existence of that space has been critical to the success of many highlights this year - from the "Good Practice of the Year" award ceremony to workshops on underground and subsea cables to a dinner discussion on the Clean Energy Package in the European Parliament and a continuous exchange on extreme scenarios for grid modelling - just to name a few. We thank you all for your great support and wish you relaxing holidays and a good start into the new year!