CIGRE 2025 International Symposium In Canada 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grid Enhancement, Strategic Planning, Technological Innovation and Climatic Adaptation for Resilient Future Energy Systems

 

The 2025 International CIGRE Symposium in Montreal will bring together international, regional, and local key players in the electric power systems sector: business leaders, system operators, manufacturers, engineers, scientists, policymakers, regulators, and academics. This will be a unique forum where the latest trends and developments within the evolving energy sector will be discussed, where exciting new research and breakthroughs will be shared, technical knowledge exchanged, and future directions discussed. This largely anticipated event will provide the opportunity to strengthen your professional network and build partnerships with key power and energy stakeholders from around the world. This event will be hosted by the Canadian National Committee and will replace the successful annual Canadian event: CIGRE Canada Conference & Exhibition, which gathers some 700 Canadian and North American experts every year.

 

PREFERENTIAL SUBJECTS

 

PS1: SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT, MARKETS AND REGULATION

 

• Energy sector integration for efficient decarbonization 
• Power system dynamics and interaction 
• Renewable energy, DER, microgrids, EV, storage 
• Power systems with high percentage of renewables 
• Electrical installations on offshore and artificial Islands
• Large-scale renewable energy integration, transmission and regional Interconnection 
• DC applications in distribution and transmission: onshore and offshore 
• Substations, switchgears, MV and HV Equipment 
• Increase transfer capacity

 

PS2: APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGIES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

 

• Innovative approaches on system design, construction, monitoring and maintenance 
• Power quality performance
• Experiences with communication and cyber security in HVDC/FACTS systems 
• Innovations and development of technologies, IT and AI tools for operation and maintenance

 

PS3: CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS

 

• Identification, risk assessment and management for extreme weather events and increasing temperatures 
• Managing assets for power systems and industry as climate changes
• Evolution of industry standards 
• Development and deployment of equipment suitable for extreme weather events

 

 

EHV & UHV AC AND DC

 

• Insulation coordination 
• Design of UHV/EHV AC and DC equipment
• Factory and field testing of UHV equipment 
• Large projects based on UHV and EHV

 

 

PROGRAM

 

The full program will be available closer to the symposium and will include:

– CEO events

– Keynotes, Business and CEO panels

– Paper presentations

– Tutorials, Workshops

– Women in Energy (WiE) event

– Next Generation Network (NGN) events

– A large international Technical Exhibition

– Best paper and best NGN papers awards

 

 

The EHV and UHV AC&DC conference will also be included in the symposium. A Welcome reception, Banquet and other events will allow the participants to network. The symposium will end on the last day with a technical visit. Individual meetings of Study Committees and Working Groups will take place before and in conjunction with the symposium. These are also unique opportunities for technical exchanges. Information on activities for accompanying persons will be available before registration opens.

 

 

 

SYMPOSIUM VENUE

 

Located in the heart of the city, the Palais des congrès de Montréal, a carbon-neutral architectural masterpiece, is a premiere venue for large-scale events. Montreal is a beautiful city rich in culture with so many things to see and do. From enjoying the historic architecture of Old Montreal, to soaking in some of the local art and entertainment, to enjoying a delicious meal at one of the city’s renowned restaurants, Montreal is sure to offer memorable experiences to all!

 

EXHIBITING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

The event will welcome a large international exhibition as the one organized every year during the CIGRE Canada Conference & Exhibition.

Boost your international Sales and promote your expertise by showcasing your innovations and by meeting worldwide key decision-markers.

 

See www.cigre.ca for available sponsorship packages.

 

SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSES

 

The quality of the papers is initially assessed on the basis of a synopsis. To this end, the synopsis must summarize the results and advances that will be described in the paper. A synopsis that only describes the context of the research will be rejected. Study Committees involved in the symposium will manage the process of full Papers review with a Peer Review Panel composed by experts. The papers from other Study Committees will be reviewed by Canadian experts. Authors may be asked to make changes or adjustments to their papers. Final acceptance or non-acceptance is duly notified to authors. Participants wishing to present and publish papers should submit synopses by following the instructions on website (www.cigre.ca), where the synopses and paper templates are also available.

 

All synopses, papers, and presentations must be in English or in French and English. Please note that at least one author must present the paper at the symposium.

 

PAPERS PUBLICATION

 

Papers will be available to download one month in advance of the symposium for registered participants. One month after the symposium, papers will be available on www.e-cigre.org free of charge for CIGRE members. The CIGRE Science & Engineering (CSE) journal will publish the best papers selected from the symposium. The Technical Committee of the Symposium will produce a summary report of the symposium for publication in ELECTRA

 

 

COMMITTEES

 

Symposium Steering Committee:

 

Chair	Pierre Van Dyke
CIGRE Technical Council Chair	Marcio Szechtman
CIGRE Secretary General	Philippe Adam

 

Organising Committee (NRCC):

 

Hydro-Québec	Benoît Delourme
CIGRE Canada Chair	Phil Zinck
CIGRE Canada Secretary & Treasurer	Michael Kobzar
CIGRE Canada Coordinator	Susana van der Veen
Pro4events	David Flandin
Technical Co-Chair	Pierre Van Dyke
Technical Co-Chair	Joanne Hu

 

 

Technical Organising Committee:

 

 

Co-Chair SC B2	Pierre Van Dyke
Co-Chair SC B4	Joanne Hu
Member SC A1	Kevin Mayor
Member SC A2	Pascal Müller
Member SC A3	Nenad Uzelac
Member SC B3	Koji Kawakita
Member SC C1	Antonio Iliceto
Member SC C3	Mercedes Vazquez
Member SC C5	Yannick Phulpin
Member SC C6	Kurt Dedekind
Member EHV & UHV	Stefan Tenbohlen

 

 

KEY DATES

 

Opening of the upload for abstracts	Sept. 10, 2024
Deadline for Synopses	Nov. 27, 2024
Selection of synopses by SCs and information to authors	Jan. 27, 2025
Deadline for full papers	April 25, 2025
Opening of registrations	Spring 2025
Feedback to authors of full papers	June 13, 2025
Final papers	July 11, 2025
CIGRE Symposium	Sept. 29-Oct.2, 2025