The CIGRE Session is the leading event for Power Systems experts.

With more than 90 % of international attendees, mainly TSOs, utilities and DSOs, the CIGRE Session is the key event in the world for influential decision makers.

8000 senior executives, experts and specialists are attending the CIGRE Session to enhance their knowledge, to discuss technical developments and innovations, and to network.

In parallel of the Session, a Technical Exhibition is being held.

The exhibition offers the opportunity to all visitors, including delegates, to discover new services, tools, equipment and materials as well as the most advanced technologies in the field of Power Systems.

Main themes will include

• Eco design of equipment
• Maintenance, refurbishment and life time of equipment
• Real time monitoring of equipment and systems
• Development of DC solutions
• Coordination between TSOs
• Public acceptance of equipment
• Integration of renewable
• Active distribution systems
• Information systems

4 main strategic directions for CIGRE technical activities are

• The Electrical Power System of the Future: super grids, smart grids…
• Making best use of the existing power system
• Focus on environment and sustainability
• Communication on power system issues to the audience