2026 CIGRE Paris Session – Call for Papers – Synopses Submission

The Call for Papers for the 2026 CIGRE Paris Session is now available!

Please see attached following documents:

·       Call for Papers regarding the Preferential Subjects for the 2026 CIGRE Session

·       2026 Synopses Template (PDF)

·       2026 Synopses Template (Word)

·       2026 Instructions for Synopses (Word)

Prior to transmission to the Paris Central Office, synopses will be transmitted to both Canadian Study Committees Representatives and CIGRE Canada Executive Members for their review. Consequently, synopses must be transmitted to the Canadian National Committee at: [email protected]  in PDF format at the latest on JULY 7, 2025.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Membership renewal for 2025

Membership renewal for 2025 is now underway! CIGRE membership is open to all individuals, companies, organizations and students wishing to join our professional network. By joining CIGRE, you will become part of a global network of experts and build lasting partnerships with electrical industry organizations connected to our Association.

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CIGRE Canada will be hosting the 2025 International CIGRE Symposium

We are honored to host the fall 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 which will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 – 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Mark your calendars and join us for this unique forum where the latest trends and developments within the evolving energy sector will be discussed, and where exciting new research will be shared.

This international symposium will be complete with plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, technical tours & a full exhibition.

10 Study Committees have confirmed their participation in our symposium:

  • A1 Power generation and electromechanical energy conversion
  • A2 Power transformers and reactors
  • A3 Transmission and distribution equipment
  • B2 Overhead lines
  • B3 Substations and electrical installations
  • B4 DC systems and power electronics
  • C1 Power system development and economics
  • C5 Electricity markets and regulation
  • C6 Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources
  • D2 Information systems and telecommunication

We will also be hosting the 2025 CIGRE EHV & UHV conference

More information can be found on our Conference Website: Home | CIGRE 2025 Conference

2024 CIGRE Canada Conference & Exhibition

 

Thank you to all who joined us at the 2024 CIGRE Canada Conference & Exhibition in Winnipeg!

We look forward to welcoming you at the CIGRE 2025 International Symposium in Montreal, hosted by Hydro Québec from September 29 – October 2, 2025.

Learn more about the upcoming conference: Home | CIGRE 2025 Conference

CIGRE Canada’s Next Generation Network Executive Team – Elections for 2025-2026 Term

 

The CIGRE Canada NGN Executive Team are running elections for the 2025-2026 term! If you are not an NGN but know of an NGN that may be interested, please share!

OPEN POSITIONS:
  • Chair
  • Secretary
  • Membership Engagement Lead
  • Technical Lead
  • Mentorship Lead
  • Marketing & Communications Lead
  • Events & Sponsorship Lead

REQUIREMENTS:

  • To be eligible for an elected position, members must be 33 years of age or less as of December 31 of the first year of the term.
  • To be eligible for a non-elected Executive member position, members must be 34 years of age or less as of December 31 of the current year.
  • If you don’t meet either of the requirements above then you are eligible to become an NGN Advisor.

Deadline to Apply: December 13, 2024
All Candidates Meeting: December 17, 2024


If you are interested please contact the current NGN Chair, Kurtis Martin-Sturmey ([email protected]), indicating your full name and which position you would like to run for.

Should you wish to obtain more information any of these positions, please contact Kurtis, or any one of the current Executive members found on our CIGRE Canada NGN page.

If you don’t want to apply for a specific position but you still want to be involved with the CIGRE Canada NGN Executive team then you may indicate so in your application.

Thank you for your attention,

CIGRE Canada on behalf of:
The CIGRE Canada NGN (Next Generation Network)

Special offer on new CIGRE Canada Memberships!

Special Offer! New Collective and Individual CIGRE Canada memberships purchased as of July 1st qualify for the rest of 2024 free and are valid until the end of 2025*.  You will also be able to benefit from paying the reduced member rate at the 2024 CIGRE Paris Session, at our upcoming 2024 CIGRE Canada conference in Winnipeg & at the 2025 International CIGRE Symposium in Montreal!

CIGRE membership means access to the global community, knowledge, and publications you need for today’s power system challenges.

*Must have never been a member in the past.

 

We are hiring! Canadian Operations Coordinator (part time)

We are looking for a Canadian Operations Coordinator (part time) that can support our National Committee and our active membership:

Canadian Operations Coordinator – Cigré (Part time) job in Montréal | AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

Congratulations to our Best Paper Award Winners!

We would like to congratulate Colin Madsen and Manish Persand, who won Best Paper Awards during last week’s CIGRE Canada Conference!

Colin Madsen won the 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for his paper on “Unanticipated Costs of Increasingly Networked Digital HVDC & FACTS Infrastructure”.

Manish Persand won the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for his paper on “Hybrid LCC-VSC Bipolar HVDC System for DC Power Tapping Studies”.

Registrations are open for the 2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo!

2022 CIGRE Canada Annual Conference
Calgary, AB – Westin Calgary – October 31st to November 3rd, 2022

 

We are thrilled to announce that ATCO Electric will be the Host Utility of the 2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo, with Siemens Energy as a Premiere Sponsor! We invite you to join us from Oct 31st – Nov 3rd at the Westin Calgary in Alberta; the theme of the conference being “The Great Energy Transition”.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Registrations: Registrations | CIGRE 2022 Conference

Preliminary Program: CIGRE Canada 2022_PreliminaryProgram.pdf

More information: 2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to our 3 NGN Presentation Showcase Winners!

We would like to congratulate the 3 winners from Canada that have been selected to present at the upcoming 2022 Paris Session NGN Presentation Showcase.

They are:
Atieh Delavari
Jake Gelhard
Riley St. Hilaire

Our selected candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their work and talent to an international audience. Their papers were nominated by CIGRE Canada and selected by the International Study Committee (SC) Chairs.

For more information about the NGN Presentation Showcase and other NGN activities and events during the 2022 Session, visit: NGN Showcase | Cigre

Masoud Farzaneh Prize awarded to Pierre Van Dyke of Hydro-Quebec

CIGRE Canada would like to congratulate Dr. Pierre Van Dyke, B2 Study Committee Canadian Representative from 2014 to 2022, and appointed CIGRE B2 Study Committee Chairman for 2022-2024, on being awarded the 2022 Masoud Farzaneh Prize for his contribution to countering the effect of atmospheric icing on overhead power lines.

Article: Masoud Farzaneh Prize awarded to Pierre Van Dyke of Hydro-Quebec – UQAC

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHhcq0teWZI

Call For Papers -The 2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo

2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo, hosted by ATCO Electric

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
October 31 – November 3, 2022 • www.cigreconference.ca

 

“The Great Energy Transition”

The 17th Annual CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems will bring together key players in the electric power systems sector: business leaders, system operators, manufacturers, engineers, scientists, policy makers, regulators and academics. Join some 400 participants from major organizations at this unique forum to share exciting new research and breakthroughs, raise issues or questions, discuss future directions, and network and exchange with leading professionals from all over the world.

 

Abstract submissions:

Authors should submit a one-page abstract through the online system at cfa.cigreconference.ca by June 21, 2022 (extended deadline).

Upon abstract acceptance, a 6–8 pages paper in CIGRE format must be submitted by the final deadline. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings and will be published in the online CIGRE library (e-cigre.org), provided at least one author is fully registered and presents the paper at the conference.

Call For Papers | The 2022 CIGRE Canada Conference & Expo.PDF

 

CIGRE Paris Session 2022

CIGRE signals commitment to an in-person event!

The Paris Session 2022 will return to its traditional in-person format from August 28 to Sept 2 in the Palais des Congrès with registrations now open!

More information: Home | Cigre

Register: Delegates Registrations | Cigre

2022 Membership Renewal

CIGRE membership is open to all individuals, companies, organisations and students wishing to join our professional network. By joining CIGRE, you will become part of a global network of experts and build lasting partnerships with electrical industry organisations connected to our Association. Get your new membership now and make sure to renew your membership by March 31 to maintain your privilege and access to our e-cigre on-line library.

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2024 CIGRE Paris Session – NGN Presentation Showcase

During the 2024 CIGRE Session in Paris, Young and Student Members will have the opportunity to showcase their work and talent to an international audience.

Below you will find the Call for Contribution for the 2024 NGN Presentation Showcase, as well as the documents indicated in Sections B and C of the Call for Contribution.

Please transmit your full paper and presentation to: [email protected] at the latest on  January 15, 2024.

NGN Presentation Showcase – Call for Contribution Documentation:

2024 NGN Paris Showcase – Call for Contribution

2024 Full Paper Sample Page

2024 NGN Showcase Presentation Template

2024 Paris Session Preferential Subjects

2022 CIGRE Paris Session – Call for Papers – Synopses Submission

Dear All:

Please find attached the following documents:

  • Call for Papers regarding the Preferential Subjects for the 2022 CIGRE Session,
  • Sample page that you must use for your synopsis presentation.

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2022 Synopses Sample page

Prior to transmission to the Paris Central Office at end of April 2021, synopses will be transmitted to both Canadian Study Committees Representatives and CIGRE Canada Executive Members for their review.

Consequently synopses must be transmitted to Suzanne Lafrenière at: [email protected] (Canadian National Committee) in both Word and PDF formats at the latest on 9 APRIL 2021

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Best Regards,

Suzanne Lafrenière
CIGRE Canada

 

 

 

 

CIGRE Canada 2021 NGN Sponsorship – Call for Application

Please find attached Call for Application for 2021 CIGRE Canada NGN Sponsorship (Next Generation Network).

2021 CIGRE Canada NGN Sponsorship

Sample_Application

Please follow instructions as indicated in the documents. Deadline to send your application is March 28, 2021.

Please note that members eligible for this Call for Application must be 35 years old or under as of August 20, 2021.

 

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Welcome to CIGRE Canada New Website

We are proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned CIGRE Canada website.

To facilitate your experience, the website has been adapted for use with tablets and smart phones.

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