CIGRE Symposia

Two Symposia are held in odd number years, in various countries where CIGRE is present. Symposia are coordinated by CIGRE’s Central Office, examining broad Reference Papers by international experts. They are normally based upon collaboration of 4 to 6 Study Committees.

Like the Paris Session, Symposia focus on specific subjects of topical interest. Papers are peer reviewed in advance by Study Committee international experts. Wrap up discussions are also held following presentations. However, Symposia are run more like an industry conference, with authors making 15 to 20 minute presentations of their papers to delegates.

Symposia typically are two day events attracting 500 to 800 delegates.

CIGRE Symposium 2027 in Heidelberg, Germany. April 27-30, 2027

CIGRE’s 105-year experience of integrated grid complexity will be showcased with technical and practical applications for System Operators, Experts, and Manufacturers to engage actively in CIGRE’s Symposium in Heidelberg – Distribution and Transmission, working together, as One Grid.

Distribution and Transmission are blurred without boundary fortoday’s One Grid. Power flows are becoming more dynamic and less predictable, while system inertia, fault levels, and voltage control characteristics are changing across all voltage levels. This unprecedented transformation puts Distribution at the core of the Energy Transition, intertwining the challenges of Transmission, Supply, and the Grid Edge.

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