1. Future Kicker Generator strategy
Fantastic PPE-R&D team around Mike produced sound concepts for new solid state generators.
The technology is not “future” any more. Prototypes are already next door!
Despite limited resources CERN still leads in many ways.
Numerous new activities world wide recently – it is now the time to ensure CERN doesn’t fall behind.
All HV-cable activities progress
Major spending's ahead
Do we really want to spend ~800 kCHF as a first step of SF6 cable replacement?

2. R&D - Risk and Desperation
YES we need to if we do not prioritize novel technologies now (or accept to take a major risk for CERNs operational performance).
LS3 is too late for an efficient implementation of a new generator design without consolidation of existing systems.
LS2 is perfectly situated to bring 1st novel systems partly into operation.
Risk reduced transition allows to take “short cuts” (e.g. no new SF6 cables)
How? (Without compromising LIU)
BTW: “R&D” on Technical Risk Management for accelerator projects would be a beneficial topic…

3. How 1st stage: Accelerated Proof of Principle 2nd stage: Validation
Less protected
PFL: Operational RISK
1st stage: Accelerated Proof of Principle
We have several test generators / applications (867)
Go for 15 stage Marx Gen MKI test bench a.s.a.p.
Aim at ~40 kV Marx test bed (check tr, tf )
Adapt FCC IA for PS purposes (~40kV, SC-mode proto)
2nd stage: Validation
We have several modular CPS kicker systems (KFA-45, KFA-71, AD etc.)
Install pre-series prototypes and use them for validation and reliability assessment during hybrid operations.
E.g. one module of KFA-71 / KFA-45
Availability and full voltage capability not important
fully protected
Now until LS2
3rd stage: Full deployment
Replace SF6 PFL systems step by step
For EYETS 2023 deployment to KFA-71/79 (new location)
KFA-4 (new location) and 45 in LS3
LS2 until EYETS post LS2
Future

4. Change Management Past Now Future Create urgency
Form a powerful coalition
Create a vision for change
Communicate the vision
No replacement for SF6 cables, unique supplier for thyratrons
Ongoing
Create quick wins
MKI test bed
LIU: Hybrid for KFA-45 ripple reduction
CONS: SF6 cable replacement not needed
Relocation plans simplified, Savings on maintenance etc
ABT restructuring, R&D efforts across projects
Build on the change
Make it Stick
Ongoing
KFA-71/79 relocation
KFA-45 upgrade .
Kotter's 8-step model

5. Let’s get moving!