CIGRE 2027 International Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand. 8-12 November 2027

Shaping the Future of Grids Resilience, Intelligence, and Innovation for the Energy Transition

 

 

CIGRE, the world’s leading non-profit association for the power sector, representing a global community of more than 20,000 experts across the utility, transmission, and distribution industries, welcomes you to the CIGRE 2027 International Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

This prestigious Symposium features high-level expert sharing sessions, where senior professionals exchange the latest industry knowledge, breakthrough research, and forward-looking insights shaping the future of power systems.

Unlike a traditional tradeshow, the CIGRE Symposium offers a content-driven, deeply technical, and highly selective programme. Attendees participate in rigorously reviewed technical paper presentations, hands-on tutorials, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote sessions delivered by renowned leaders from around the world.

 

Building on the momentum of the CIGRE International Symposium 2025, which welcomed over 2,300 senior participants, and the legacy of the flagship CIGRE Paris Sessions, the CIGRE International Symposium 2027 in Bangkok will deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation for the global power and energy community.

 

PREFERENTIAL SUBJECTS

 

PS1 RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION, STORAGE, AND CROSS-BORDER INTERCONNECTIONS

 

• B3, B4, C4, C5 Grid-forming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hybrid storage solutions and other grid-enhancing technologies to improve power system strength, stability and resilience
• C2, C4, C5, D2 Grid operational codes, TSO–DSO coordination, big-data based forecasting for congestion management and situational awareness. Enhanced techniques for TSO-DSO co-simulation and data exchange
• C4, C5 Enhanced analysis methods and solutions to address emerging instability phenomena, system strength, flexibility and resilience challenges in future power systems
• C1, C5 Planning and economics of Renewable Energy (RE) integration, including energy policy, interconnections, and cross-border power exchange
• D1 Advanced materials for energy storage and enhanced operational flexibility (e.g. improved thermal, electrical, or mechanical capabilities)
• C1, C4, C5 Integration of hydrogen and ammonia in power system planning, enabling cross-sector decarbonization, and their dynamic interaction with the power system

 

PS2 DIGITALIZATION AND SMART MONITORING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF POWER SYSTEMS

 

• B2, B4, C2, C4,D1, D2 Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and advanced data analytics for transmission and distribution online monitoring, predictive maintenance, fault detection, power quality and power system stability
• B2, B3, B4, D1, D2 Innovative asset management and diagnostics, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), drone inspection, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to extend the life cycle of transmission and distribution equipment
• B4, D2 Cybersecurity and communication technologies for secure and reliable operation of transmission and distribution grids
• B3, D2 Smart substations and advanced electrical installations for digitalized grid operation

 

PS3 GRID INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FUTURE ENERGY TRANSITION AND DECARBONIZATION

 

• B2, B4, D1 Advanced transmission technologies, materials and testing methodologies, including HVDC, multi-terminal DC, power semiconductor device and composite-core conductors
• B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1 Grid resilience and adaptation to extreme climate events (wildfires, storms, floods, lightning, geomagnetic storms, etc.) including methods of analysis, design innovations, new materials, and restoration strategies
• C1, C4 Electric Vehicles (EV) fast charging and smart charging, reverse power flows, and their implications for grid capacity planning. Impact of other large inverter-based loads (IBLs), such as Data Centres (DC), on planning and dynamic performance of power systems
• B3, C3, D1 Sustainable grid projects, including eco-design, sustainable materials, certificates of origin, and low-carbon solutions
• B3 Substation modernization and integration of advanced equipment for sustainable transmission and distribution development
• B2, B3, B4, C1,C2, C3, C4, D1, D2 Asset management strategies under high renewable penetration, including inspection, predictive maintenance, refurbishment planning, climate stress and aging infrastructure – balancing reliability, cost, and sustainability
• B2 Dynamic line rating (DLR), online measurement, and advanced overhead line innovations to support high renewable penetration

 

PARTICIPATING CIGRE STUDY COMMITTEES (SC)

 

• SC B2 Overhead Lines (co-lead)
• SC B3 Substations & Electrical Installations
• SC B4 DC Systems & Power Electronics
• SC C1 Power System Development & Economics
• SC C2 Power System Operation & Control
• SC C3 Power System Sustainability & Environmental Performance
• SC C4 Power System Technical Performance
• SC C5 Electricity Markets & Regulation
• SC D1 Materials & Emerging Test Techniques
• SC D2 Information Systems Telecommunications & Cybersecurity (co-lead)

 

PROGRAM

 

The full program will be available closer to the symposium and will include:

 

• CEO Events
• Keynotes, Business and CEO Panels
• Paper Presentations
• Tutorials, Workshops
• Women in Energy (WiE) Event
• Next Generation Network (NGN) Events
• A large International Technical Exhibition
• Best paper and best NGN papers awards

 

A Welcome reception, Banquet and other events will allow the participants to network. The symposium will end on the last day with a technical visit. Individual meetings of Study Committees and Working Groups will take place before and in conjunction with the symposium.

These are also unique opportunities for technical exchanges. Information on activities for accompanying persons will be available before registration opens.

 

More information: visit the Symposium website