A Day of Connection, Celebration and Collaboration – Join Us!
CIGRE UK invites you to a full day of insight, engagement and inspiration at our Annual General Meetings, Networking Reception and Networking Awards Dinner 2025.
This year’s event brings together professionals, students, and leaders across the power systems community to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, and shape the future of our industry. With four key elements to choose from, you can tailor your day to suit your interests and involvement — simply register for the sessions that matter most to you.
📅 Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
📍 Venue: The IET Austin Court, Birmingham
The event is free to attend and open to all members, apart from the Networking Awards Dinner where you are asked to pay £40 + VAT (£48). Space at the Awards Dinner is limited to 60 people.
OUTLINE AGENDA
13:00 – 15:00 | CIGRE UK NGN AGM
15:00 – 15:30 | Refreshments and Networking
15:30 – 17:30 | CIGRE UK AGM
17:30 – 19:00 | Networking Reception (free to attend)
19:00 – 22:00 | Networking Awards Dinner (buy your ticket)
What to Expect
🔹 NGN AGM – Connect with the next generation of power systems engineers!
Catch up on the activities of the Next Generation Network (NGN) over the past year, hear from inspiring guest speakers, and take part in NGN section committee elections. This is the perfect opportunity for young engineers and students to get involved and help shape the year ahead.
13:00 – 13:10 | Opening and NGN chair speech
13:10 – 13:30 | Report from each team
13:30 – 13:50 | Report from University Hub Lead and Hub Chairs
13:50 – 14:10 | Election – candidates introduction
14:10 – 14:25 | Keynote Presentation 1: Feasible operation region of an electricity distribution network – Dr Xun Jiang
14:25 – 14:40 | Keynote Presentation 2: Protection of Power Systems with High Amounts of Converter-based Resources – Dr Di Liu
14:40 – 15:00 | Panel Discussion: From NGN to University Hubs: Empowering Young Professionals into Future Energy Leaders
15:00 – 15:30 | Networking break
🔹 CIGRE UK AGM – Engage with your association’s leadership.
Hear from the Chair, Vice Chair Secretary and Committee Members on the year’s achievements, financial performance, and membership initiatives. Get insights into the 2026 CIGRE Session in Paris and take part in open discussions to help drive the association forward.
🔹 Networking Reception – Build lasting connections.
Kindly sponsored by AECOM, BakerHicks, CAPULA, and GE Vernova, this relaxed session offers the perfect setting to meet peers, share ideas, and strengthen professional relationships.
🔹 Awards Dinner – Celebrate excellence.
End the day in style at our ticket-only Networking & Awards Dinner, where we recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and collective members who have gone above and beyond for CIGRE UK.
CIGRE UK Annual Technical Conference
Our annual technical conference takes place the following day, Thursday 20th November at the same venue. Why not stay over and attend this event too! To read about the line-up of speakers, click on this link: https://cigre.org.uk/uk-news/cigre-uk-technical-conference-2025/
