Investment cycles in grids and asset renewal drive supplier selection for the coming years. CIGRE Technical Exhibition 2026 runs from 23 to 28 August 2026 in Paris and brings together manufacturers, operators and technology providers focused on transmission and distribution.
Practical information and venue
CIGRE Technical Exhibition 2026 takes place at Le Palais des Congrès de Paris during the dates above. The venue allocates multiple levels and halls for exhibition space and industry activities throughout the week.
Who exhibits and who attends
The exhibition features equipment manufacturers, substation technology providers and system integrators. Event data records 330 exhibitors and 5,500 attendees, including transmission and distribution system operators, transformer makers and power engineering firms from several countries.
Key figures for planning
- Exhibitors 330
- Attendees 5,500
- Venue Le Palais des Congrès de Paris
Use these numbers to size staffing, meeting slots and demo capacity at your stand during the show week.
B2B prospecting tactics for power sector players
Segment prospects into three priorities before arrival: TSOs and DSOs, heavy equipment manufacturers, and software/OT suppliers for network management. Prepare a 60 to 90 second technical pitch per segment that highlights measurable benefits, an engineering case and a concrete next action.
Pre-book meetings with target companies and assign team roles: technical demo, commercial negotiation and lead capture. Use a concise lead form capturing company, contact, technical need and agreed follow-up to speed post-event outreach.
What to present at your stand
In a technical exhibition focused on grid assets, prioritize technical datasheets, integration diagrams and clear lifecycle cost metrics over broad marketing collateral. Schedule short, targeted demos for engineering audiences and a private area for commercial discussions with decision makers.
Final note and official link
CIGRE Technical Exhibition 2026 concentrates supplier offerings and operator attendance in one week at Le Palais des Congrès de Paris. Plan meetings and technical demos now and consult the official site for registration and floor details http://www.cigre-exhibition.com/
