CIGRE Paris Session 2026

Event coverage, executive insights, project updates, technology advances, industry news and the trending topics discussed at the CIGRE Paris Session.

The global power industry will gather in Paris Aug. 23-28 for the 2026 CIGRE Paris Session, bringing together nearly 15,000 participants from more than 100 countries to discuss the technical, operational, and strategic challenges shaping the future of electricity systems.

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The new EconiQ lineup addresses the global push to phase out SF6 gas by offering environmentally friendly high-voltage equipment with increased voltage and current ratings, supporting...
Aug. 24, 2026
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Against the backdrop of accelerating electrification, the 2026 CIGRE Paris Session will bring together nearly 15,000 participants from more than 100 countries.
The 2026 CIGRE Paris Session gathers nearly 15,000 global power industry experts to discuss innovations, operational challenges, and strategic solutions for evolving electricity...
July 31, 2026

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The transition will not be achieved through slogans or isolated projects. It will require a systemic approach grounded in engineering reality.
April 30, 2026
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Konstantin Papailiou considers the worldwide “overhead lines society” to be like a big family.
Oct. 2, 2014