The International Leading Event for Power System Experts, every 2 years, in Paris
Meet + 11 000 specialists from 99 countries in 5 and a half days !
CIGRE Session is a unique opportunity for T&D specialists to meet their peers thanks to numerous Networking Events, Conferences, Technical Meetings, Poster Sessions, Exhibition and Social Events.
A Record Turnout is expected in 2026
The number of exhibitors keeps increasing : More than 300 international companies, technology and service providers last Session, representing a veritable who’s who of the global Power System.
The only T&D event with a REAL international audience
99 countries represented
41 % EU (France 8%)
• 21 % Asia Pacific
• 12 % Europe outside EU
• 10 % North America
• 4 % South America
• 2 % Africa
• 2 % Middle East (CIGRE 2024 statistics)
High level experts, Decision makers, many CTO’s, CEO’s, Technology experts, Researchers, Chief specialists, power systems Consultants, Leading Engineering,
Project Managers, General Managers…
42 % Utility (4 % DSO Distribution System Operator + 20 % TSO Transmission System Operator + 18 % Power Utility)
20 % Manufacturer
13 % Laboratory / Research
10 % Consulting
8 % Producer
4 % Educational Body
1 % Service
1 % Regulator
1 % Other (CIGRE 2024 statistics) To attend conferences, you need to register as a Delegate
Transmission & distribution equipment
Insulated Cables
Overhead lines
Substations and electrical installations
DC systems and power electronics
Protection and Automation
Power system development and economics
Power system operation and control
Power system environmental performance
Power system technical performance
Electricity markets and regulation
Active distribution systems and Distributed energy resources
Materials and emerging test techniques
Information systems and telecommunication
High Voltage Equipment
Monitoring, control and protection equipement
Measurement, testing and diagnostic tools
Know-how and expertise from electricity companies and consultants
Training tools and technique
Technical Exhibition 2026 Opening Hours :
Sunday 23 August 14:00 pm – 18 :00 pm Opening Ceremony around 15:30 pm & Welcome Cocktail Monday 24 August 09:00 am – 20:00 pm Cocktail in the Exhibition Tuesday 25 August 09:00 am – 18:00 pm Wednesday 26 August 09:00 am – 18:00 pm Thursday 27 August 09:00 am – 18:00 pm Friday 28 August 09:00 am – 16:30 pm subject to changes