It’s great to have you join us as we work together to meet challenges and make advances into the future. We offer over a hundred years experience meeting the needs of the electricity industry, and as the Energy Transition intensifies, CIGRE leadership and global capabilities are more important than ever.
CIGRE President Michel Augonnet
Congratulations, you now have access to a whole new world of knowledge, resources, and people – to help answer your questions, solve your challenges, advance your career, and reach your goals. We want to ensure you’re aware of the vast benefits and privileges of joining CIGRE, which offers so much value in its many aspects and parts.
You should find everything you need to know, at this introductory stage, in the FAQs below and Member quick links on the right.
To access technical publications on e-cigre.org, and our digital magazine at electra.cigre.org, go to the Get Started page here>
Then follow the process:
1. Enter your email address
2. Fill in the short form with your details and select “Yes” for “Are you a CIGRE member ?”
3. Enter your new membership number
4. Then follow the prompts.
The login you create will work for both ELECTRA and e-cigre.org.
The best practical ways to start connecting are:
At e-cigre.org, you can find a library of over 14,000+ technical publications including:
ELECTRA magazine, at electra.cigre.org, has the latest CIGRE news and expertise.
The CIGRE Science & Engineering journal, at cse.cigre.org, has the a range of indepth technical papers drawn from across the vast work of CIGRE.
There are 61 National Committees, which offer members local events, services, and support, plus information on national power systems.
Find out your nearest National Committee here>
If there is no National Committee in your country, CIGRE Central Office will handle your membership.
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available on CIGRE’s websites, and more information on the options can be found here>
You can exhibit at the Paris Session, Colloquia, and Symposia to showcase what you offer.
Please note that all technical publications of CIGRE are strictly commercially impartial and vendor-neutral – underlying their authority and prestige in the industry.
Your National Committee will send you a reminder email when renewal is due, plus they may have an automated renewal link on their website.
If you aren’t a National Committee member, Central Office will email you, or you can contact them to help you renew.
The core function of CIGRE is to foster knowledge sharing, problem solving, and innovation, to meet challenges in the power industry. This is achieved through research and collaborative activities among industry professionals and academics.
At events including conferences, Colloquia, Symposia, and the Paris Session, industry professionals and experts present research findings, and discuss technical challenges and the latest advancements.
CIGRE produces publications including reports, papers, and Technical Brochures, based on the collective expertise of Study Committees and Working Groups.
16 Study Committees cover a wide range of issues across the end to end global power system.
This includes transmission and distribution, machines and equipment, operation and control, protection and automation, IT, renewable energy integration, environmental performance, materials, test techniques, markets and regulation.
Three key ways are:
Contact your National Committee to indicate your interest in participation, which will then go through a candidate selection process.
There is often a waiting list, as positions are sought after.
There are several ways:
This is the number one power industry event in the world, bringing together some 9000+ participants from over 120 countries, including 3600+ international experts and other decision-makers, with 800+ papers discussed. It is the high point of all CIGRE events, held every even-numbered year.
Global thought leadership comes together with interactive Q&A on papers, rather than just being presented like other conferences.
Companies and industry stakeholders also exhibit their latest technologies, services, and solutions.
The Paris Session offers you a unique opportunity to learn, network, and exchange knowledge in six days, at a discounted rate as a CIGRE member.
See session.cigre.org for more information.
Check your National Committee website for local events.
You can see if there is a National Committee in your country on the global presence map here>
Each one has its own substantial focused content, as follows:
When you joined CIGRE, you could have selected any newsletters you wanted, but they can be subscribed to anytime.
On cigre.org, see the News drop-down menu for the following:
CIGRE is a not for profit global organisation where professionals are elected to positions and participate on a voluntary basis.
The key structural elements are:
This is a group for young professionals under 35 (or with less than 10 years career experience). It represents a gateway into the multifaceted world of CIGRE, providing the connections, knowledge, and confidence needed to advance their career.
NGN offers the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, learn from experts, and discuss real-world challenges with industry leaders and collaborate on technical innovations.
This is a group for women power industry professionals, offering networking opportunities with other women and industry leaders for inspiration and motivation.
WiE members get to share their unique perspectives and collaborate to solve technical challenges and advance their career.
This covers CIGRE's day-to-day operations, by coordinating, organising, and supporting activities, events, finances, communication, and membership management.
It is based in Paris, and permanently staffed, headed by the Secretary General.
These 61 local national organisations have their own events, relationships, and resources. You can see a map of their locations here>
They nominate their best local talent to form Working Groups.
These are created by Study Committees to develop power system expertise in specific appointed areas, culminating in publication of in-depth Technical Brochures.
Participation is sought-after, so if you have an interest, contact your National Committee.
There are more than 270 Working Groups active globally – see the current list of them here>
These 16 core committees organise CIGRE’s Knowledge Programme, spanning all areas of the global power industry, categorised into equipment, technologies, systems, new materials, and IT.
You can see their 16 domains of work here>
This includes representatives of the 61 National Committees – normally their chairperson and secretary.
The AdCo convenes annually and participates in presentations and debate on the direction of the organisation. Then voting on Steering Committee and Technical Council recommendations.
The Technical Council (TC) includes preeminent engineers who are chairs of the 16 Study Committees. This renowned body is the technical leadership of the CIGRE.
The TC has its finger on the pulse of the global industry staying abreast of the key technical trends, issues and needs.
The TC sets the technical agenda, preferential subjects and scope of CIGRE’s knowledge development programme to meet these challenges. The TC also works closely with the Steering Committee to define and enable CIGRE’s strategic goals.
This is composed of elected members, led by the president, and covers business/commercial aspects of CIGRE.
