DEADLINES February 27, 2026 Deadline for submission of Synopsis (via website) / Registration Opens ____________________________ April 10, 2026 Notification of acceptance ____________________________ June 30, 2026 Deadline for submission of final papers ____________________________ August 31, 2026 Deadline for submission of final presentations
IMPORTANT The submitted Synopsis will go through a peer review process.
Upon Synopsis acceptance, a 6 to 8 page paper in CIGRE format must be submitted for the final contribution.
Accepted final contributions will be included in the conference proceedings and papers will be published in the online CIGRE library (www.e-cigre.org), provided the contributions are fully registered by at least one author and presented in person at the conference.
PROCESS We will use CONFTOOL software to collect synopsis, papers and presentations. A NEW login account must be created onConftoolto submit your Synopsis-Abstract. Usernames and passwords used for previous events are not recognized. Once your account is created on Conftool, please use theSynopsis Templatefor submission.
Papers are invited on all topics of interest falling within the conference theme and especially papers with the following focus > CLICK HERE
> For more information, please contact the Technical Committee Co-Chairs Harjinder.Sidhu@AltaLink.ca & Ryan.MacMullin@AltaLink.ca
TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Interconnection of Large Loads Modeling, forecasting and real time monitoring Interconnection standards and regulatory frameworks Impacts on power grid stability and power quality Grid control techniques for managing large loads Optimal sizing and location of large loads in the power grid
Grid-Enhancing Techniques and Technologies Application of Grid Enhancing technologies (GETs) to optimize system capacity (e.g. DLR, Advanced conductor) Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics applications in the power industry Substation protection and control digitization, centralization and virtualization Wide area protection & control technologies including Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) Voltage and Frequency management techniques and technologies (e.g. SVCs, STATCOM, E STATCOM, Synchronous condenser)
Advanced Storage Grid forming controls and applications Optimal Placement and sizing of BESS for Transmission Grid Support BESS technical requirements for interconnection, operation, maintenance and safety System effective grounding and protection with BESS facilities Power quality impacts and solutions
Secure and Resilient Future Strategies and technologies to extend the service life of existing assets and reduce costs Managing increased stress and loading on aging assets Disaster response for rapid restoration Wildfire mitigation technologies and programs Physical and cyber security for substations and control centers Automated techniques for line inspection and condition assessment
Distribution Management Integrated Transmission and Distribution planning DER interconnection standards and regulatory framework DER modeling and forecasting Advanced voltage control methods for distribution systems with high DER penetration Microgrid design and operation for distribution systems
