Founded in 1921, CIGRE, the International Council on Large Electric Systems, is an international non-profit Association for promoting collaboration on a national and international level.

With more than 14000 equivalent members composed of researchers, academics, engineers, technicians, CEOs and other decision makers, CIGRE allows experts from around 90 countries, to share and join forces in order to improve existing systems and build the electrical power systems of the future.

CIGRE counts National Committees in 58 countries. It achieves its mission through the work of its specialized Study Committees and Working Groups and through Events (Session, Symposia).