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Welcome to the world of CIGRE
Standing for power system expertise since 1921
Established in 1921 in Paris, France, CIGRE is a
global community committed to the collaborative
development and sharing of power system expertise.
The community features thousands of professionals
from over 90 countries and 1250 member
organisations, including some of the world’s leading
experts. At its heart are CIGRE’s 59 in country NationalCommittees offering diverse technical perspectives
and expertise from every corner of the globe.
CIGRE operates the world’s foremost knowledge
programme, spanning 16 domains of work
encompassing all the core areas of the power system.
Across these domains 250+ Working Groups draw
and build on practical expertise to solve existing andfuture challenges facing the power system.

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PurposeCIGRE’s knowledge programme includes an extensive
range of local and international events, culminating
every two years at the Paris Session in France - aunique thought leadership congress and the number
one global power system event.
Over the last 100 years the work of CIGRE has
contributed to many of the key technical cornerstonesof the modern power system. CIGRE’s renowned
publications, developed through the collaborative
sharing of ‘real world experiences’, are in many cases
the authoritative source of reference information.
All this means that when electricity industry
professionals look for the unbiased, fact-based
answers they need, they turn to CIGRE, the world’s
preeminent source for power system expertise.

To foster engagement and knowledge sharing among power systemprofessionals globally to enable the sustainable provision of electricity for all.

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MissionTo contribute to the betterment of the power system by enhancing theexpertise of the people within it.

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To be universally recognised as the leading global community for expertise in
all aspects of electric power systems.

Knowledge programme
eventsAuthoritativepublications“ Collaborative development ofpower system expertise ”

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Enquire / JoinA collaborative global community sharing knowledgeand expertise
CIGRE’s engine room is its global community. Across the world thousands of power systemprofessionals are taking time out from their jobs in the industry and volunteering theirtime to collaboratively share their knowledge and experiences for the greater good of
the industry.
This unique community is underpinned by a global
network of 59 CIGRE organisations referred to as theNational Committees, or NCs. These on the groundorganisations have an in-depth understanding of
the local conditions in over 90 countries. NCs also
nominate their best local talent for the 250+ WorkingGroups participating in CIGRE’s global knowledge
programme.

young professionals, enables CIGRE to offer the mostdiverse range of power system perspectives andexperiences available from any organisation.
CIGRE’s community of professionals give their timeand energy with an authentic desire to draw upon,share and build technical expertise, ensuring thatthe knowledge needed to meet the challenges of thepower system is accessible to everyone.

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An open, diverse culture
CIGRE’s open, diverse culture offers a unique parallel career
path towards excellence in a chosen power system field.
CIGRE’s community attracts the very best and CIGRE’s
prestigious Technical Council features some of the world’s
leading power system experts.

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From problem solving to personal development,
CIGRE members draw on this world classexpertise at a fraction of its
commercial cost.

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This wide geographic spread, combined with a varietyof established experts, experienced practitioners and59
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Connecting powersystem people• 59 National Committees, spanning 90+ countries• 15000 members and growing• 1250 member organisations

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The world’s foremost power system knowledge
development programme
CIGRE operates the world’s foremost power system knowledge development programmeof work. At its foundation is CIGRE’s unique structure and the wide spectrum ofdomains covered.
A strategic response to challenges
The CIGRE knowledge programme is driven by key
strategic themes defined by the experts of theCIGRE leadership, with the input of the community.
These are based around the key drivers affecting theindustry and are updated as strategic changes occur.

16 Domains of work
Strategic themes are fed into 16 consistent domainsof work, each led by a dedicated Study Committee.
The domains are broadly grouped by four key global
power system areas – equipment, technologies,systems, new materials and IT.

including in the 250+ Working Groups that collaborate
and study specific areas within the 16 domains ofwork. Around 40 new Working Groups are formed
every year to look at emerging challenges of thepower system. All Working Groups ultimately produce
a comprehensive technical publication, referred to asa ‘Technical Brochure’, accessible to everyone.

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A unique approach

Working Groups and outcomes

CIGRE’s uniquely dispersed but centrally coordinated
way of working offers an integrated knowledge
programme that accounts for the global drivers
changing the power system, while ensuring thatthese are connected with the NCs real world, local
situations.

At the heart of CIGRE’s programme is its communityand 59 National Committees (NCs). These
organisations nominate local professionals toparticipate across the knowledge programme,

This unique global–local configuration means theoutcomes of CIGRE work are both globally relevantat the same time as being highly beneficial at thelocal level.

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Connecting powersystem people• 4 key strategic themes• 16 consistent domains• 250+ Working Groups and growing

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Worldwide programme of face to faceand online eventsCIGRE’s unique knowledge programme comes to life through its worldwide array offace to face and online events. International human interaction, facilitates free exchangeof knowledge within the CIGRE community.
Symposia
Held twice in odd numbered years, Symposia arelarge, wide ranging and stimulating gatherings.
Each Symposium features up to six of the 16 Study
Committees, attracting a wide range of senior CIGRE
experts and community members. Papers are peer
reviewed prior and CIGRE’s hallmark interactivity isa key feature.

The Paris Session – the world’s leading
global event for sharing power system
expertise
Every two years, the world’s number one global power system event is run by
CIGRE in Paris, France. Known as the Paris Session, this event attracts members
from across the whole CIGRE community and is the culmination of the previous
two years of the CIGRE knowledge programme. The Paris Session is unlike anyother conference. It offers an in-depth interactive congress, following a rigorous
process where, rather than being presented, hundreds of papers are collaborativelydebated. Follow the links below for an explanation of this unique and highly
stimulating thought leadership event.

At a glance• 3200+ delegates• Massive trade exhibit

Colloquia• 5000 industry participants• 160+ working meetings

These one-day conferences are run by one of the 16
Study Committees in collaboration with a host NC.
Colloquia cover specific topic areas reflecting theoften hot topics of a particular domain of work.

• 90+ countries• 30+ Study Committee sessions

Macro-regionally and locally focused
conferences and panels

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In addition to the events outlined above, every year
up to 40 power system events are run around theworld by CIGRE NCs and regional groups.

Connecting powersystem people“ The Paris Session is unlike any other conference.
It offers an in-depth interactive congress ”

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The authoritative source of power system technicalreference information
CIGRE is the foremost source of technical reference information on the power system andhome to the worlds’ most comprehensive collection of technical publications and reference
information.
Thousands of CIGRE publications have contributed
to the development of solutions and best practices
in use around the globe today. CIGRE reference
resources stand alone for their unbiased, rigorous,
real world technical orientation and excellence.

Primary CIGRE technical publications
include:Technical Brochures: An output of CIGRE’s 16 Study
Committees and their 250+ Working Groups, TechnicalBrochures are globally diverse, comprehensivepublications. Over 700 have been published todate, with around 40 new ones added each year.
Technical Brochures cover the full spectrum of thepower system and are factually robust, with eachundergoing a rigorous peer review process.
Green Books: Green Books are CIGRE’s flagshipreference publications. These publications bring
together multiple Technical Brochures into one
definitive publication.

Event proceedings and papers: A range of highly
valuable materials are created each year by the eventsof CIGRE’s global knowledge programme including:

Welcome“ CIGRE publications are basedon practical experience andanalysed data”• Paris Session papers and proceedings• Papers produced by CIGRE Technical Working Groups• Symposia papers and proceedings

At a glance• Colloquia papers• 14000 technical reference documents and publications

Reference Papers: Lay speak orientated Reference
Papers provide important, unbiased technicalinformation to help inform debate on hot topics being
dealt with inside and outside the industry.
Magazines: CIGRE also has two regular frequency
publications – ELECTRA, a bimonthly journaland CIGRE Science & Engineering (CSE),
published three times per year.

Global community

Knowledge programme
structure• 1000’s of downloads each month• 100’s of technical publications added every year

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Connecting power system people with the knowledge
and solutions they need

WelcomeAcross the world the power system is changing rapidly, with new technologies proliferating
and challenging the way we work. This is happening while all the traditional demands ofdesign, system selection, operations and maintenance still exist.
In this environment, keeping up with the changes,
learning from other people’s experiences and having aforum to debate the options is fundamental to success.

will also enjoy the camaraderie and stimulation of acommunity of like-minded peers, including some of
the world’s leading experts.

CIGRE’s diverse perspectives, comprehensive
publications and extensive peer to peer interactions
will connect you with the world leaders who,
collaboratively, are shaping the power systemsolutions you need to get your job done.

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You will grow and share your skills in a multiculturalenvironment where your perspectives are valued. You

Global community• Keep up with key trends and solve challenges

Knowledge programme
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Creating benefits in local communities andorganisations the world overWelcome

Around the world CIGRE’s unique global presence is creating many local benefits for powersystem organisations and the communities they serve.
From being prepared for the future and the breadthof changes occurring in the power system to learningfrom the diverse international experience of thecommunity. CIGRE will help inform your decision
making with real world, practical knowledge andaccess to authoritative, fact-based reference
information.

peer community that can grow the skills of yourorganisation and connect you with the industry in atechnical fact-based setting.

CIGRE member organisations benefit from learnings,
solutions and successes from every corner ofthe globe, all accessed in a context of a peer toFor more on the value and authentic substanceof a CIGRE membership watch a short video or
download the ‘Nine ways a CIGRE Membershipdelivers value’ info leaflet.

A CIGRE membership has the value to help you
operate in an optimal way today and plan for thenetwork of the future tomorrow.

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Open up a world of leading power system professionals and knowledge

WelcomeHow to join

Costs• Reduced registration fees to CIGRE eventsCIGRE membership is handled by our global networkof National Committees (NCs).

• Preferential prices for CIGRE hard copies and books

Either enquire with your local NC via the directory or
follow this link to the ‘join enquiry’ form. Your request
will then be forwarded to your local NC or handled by
CIGRE Central Office.

Membership costs vary by location. They start fromaround €100 for individuals under 35, through toCollective membership rates of €1000-3000 a year,
depending on level of participation. Your costs will be
provided for your approval before your membership
application is finalised.

There is a range of membership packages for students,
younger members, individuals, and larger organisations.

Membership means access to the world of CIGRE
and its many resources and benefits, including:• Free access to all CIGRE publications via e-cigre

JOIN ENQUIRY

EnquireCIGRE is a global network of 59
organisations known as National
Committees (NCs). Your first point ofcontact is your local NC. Follow thislink for a detailed online directory.

For all other enquiries
please contact:• The bimonthly ELECTRA journal (6 per year)

IcelandSwedenNorwayUnited Kingdom
IrelandNetherlands
Belgium
Germany
FranceSwitzerland
Portugal
Spain
CanadaUnited States
Algeria• Entry eligibility to CIGRE awards• CIGRE NGN for professionals under 10 years
experience

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A CIGRE membership also offers extensive
participation, problem solving and skill growth
opportunities. These opportunities often involve
formal positions within the global knowledge
programme and include access to a range ofcollaborative online tools used by the community.

Finland
Estonia
Denmark
RussiaPolandUkraine
Czech and Slovak reps.
Hungary
SerbiaRomania
Georgia
Bosnia Herzegovina
Iran

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China
India
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