About the Symposium
«On behalf of CIGRE Germany, I am pleased to invite you to the CIGRE Symposium 2027 in Heidelberg, Germany. This event will be a key highlight of the year, offering a unique platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and international networking.
Focused on the challenges and opportunities in transmission and distribution networks, the symposium will explore critical topics related to the energy transition. As the technical and systemic aspects of energy systems become ever more interconnected, this event provides a valuable opportunity for all to engage in meaningful discussions and share innovative solutions.
Held in Heidelberg’s state-of-the-art Congress Center, the symposium offers the ideal setting for professional growth and networking, while the city’s rich history and academic atmosphere will inspire collaboration and new ideas.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is the must-attend event to expand your knowledge, build lasting connections, and shape the future of energy.
Save the date: April 2027 – We look forward to welcoming you to Heidelberg!»
Pascal Daleiden
DK-CIGRE Chairman
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Discover Heidelberg
Heidelberg combines a rich academic heritage with its famous castle and old town, set within the innovative Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
Venue
With its flexible room concept on three levels, 6,633 m² of dialogue space and a total of ten halls and rooms, the Heidelberg Congress Centre offers ideal conditions for conferences and meetings of all sizes.
State-of-the-art infrastructure with comprehensive Wi-Fi, 5G and a two-storey underground car park with e-charging stations ensures maximum flexibility. With visionary architecture, creative room solutions and holistic concepts for hybrid event formats, this is a place for sustainable community building. The Heidelberg Congress Centre also sets standards in terms of sustainability: materials and building technology comply with strict ecological standards.
Right in the heart of Heidelberg – opposite Germany’s oldest university, on the poetic banks of the Neckar River and with a view of one of the world’s most famous castle ruins – inspiration becomes the driving force for innovation.
Getting there: fast, convenient and environmentally friendly
Heidelberg is an ICE train station, and the Congress Centre is only a few minutes’ walk away. From Frankfurt Airport, you can reach Heidelberg directly by train in just 45 minutes without changing trains.
With the confirmed support of eight CIGRE Study Committees, this event brings together the leading expertise of the global power system community:
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Power Transformers and Reactors
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Transmission and Distribution Equipment
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Overhead Lines
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Substations and Electrical Installations
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Protection and Automation
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Electricity Markets and Regulation
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Active Distribution Systems and Distributed Energy Resources
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Information Systems, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity
Contact
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