CIGRE Energy Forum 2026

• Dates: September 21 - 24, 2026

• Venue: TELUS Convention Centre, CALGARY, Alberta, Canada

• Theme: “Grid Modernization: Enabling Large Loads, Advanced Storage, and Smart Technologies for a Secure and Resilient Energy Future”

Join industry leaders, innovators, technical experts, and professionals from around the globe at the CIGRE Energy Forum 2026, taking place from September 21st-24th, 2026, at the TELUS Convention Centre in the vibrant city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The CIGRE Energy Forum 2026, hosted by AltaLink, is a global platform for energy expertise, dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. This unique forum will bring together the key players in the electric power systems sector: business leaders, system operators, manufacturers, engineers, policy makers, regulators, and academics. New exciting research will be shared, challenges and opportunities will be discussed, and numerous networking opportunities will allow for exchanges with leading professionals from across the energy sector.

Program Highlights

• Technical Sessions
• Keynote Speeches
• Panels discussions: CEO Panel, Business Panel, CTO Panel, Women in Energy (WiE) Panel, Next Generation Network (NGN) Panel
• Professional Networking Events
• Specialized Workshops
• Full Technical Exhibition
• Technical Tours

Key Figures

• 3 days of Technical Meetings
• 2+ Days of Exhibition
• 400+ Paper Presentations – 65% are International Papers
• 900+ Delegates
• 1000+ Participants
• 115+ Exhibiting Companies

Useful Links

• Full Details: https://cigre.ca/
• Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities: https://www.cigre-exhibition.com/canada2026/
• Delegate Registration: https://cigre.ca/2026/en/delegates/registration/
• Promotional video: https://cigre-canada.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CIGRE-Calgary-video-style-with-audio.mp4