Call for Papers
Colloquium Theme
CIGRE 2027 Tokyo Joint Colloquium of CIGRE Study Committee A3 (Transmission and Distribution Equipment) & B3 (Substations and Electrical Installations) will be held based on the three preferential subjects of “Resilience”, “Sustainability” and “Digital intelligence”.
The event will gather international experts and emphasise interactive discussion. To broaden participation, the colloquium uses a presentation-based format without full papers; participants submit short synopses for review to ensure discussion quality, encouraging young engineers and students to join.
This colloquium will be planned and managed by SC A3 & B3, but contributions from any SC that align with the following PSs and the above theme are welcome!
Venue (detail to be announced)
The venue for the Colloquium will be announced by the end of 2026.
Tokyo is Japan’s capital. It’s a special city where the latest technology exists alongside its long history and customs. The city is famous for its modern skyscrapers, but it also has historic landmarks like the Senso-ji Temple and the Meiji Shrine. The gardens and parks are beautiful and change with the seasons. October is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. The weather is mild and the skies are clear, making it the perfect time to explore the city.
Time Table (tentative)
| Monday, 25 October 2027 | SC Meetings (A3 & B3) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 26 | Opening Ceremony Tutorials Welcome Reception |
| Wednesday, 27 | Technical Sessions Poster Session* Gala Dinner |
| Thursday, 28 | Technical Sessions Poster Session* Closing Ceremony |
| Friday, 29 | Technical Tour (Shin-Toyosu Substation) |
*The decision to hold poster sessions will depend on the number of presentations submitted.
Preferential subjects for SC A3 & B3 Joint Colloquium 2027, Tokyo Japan
PS1: Resilience
Enhancing resilience of substations and T&D equipment under extreme environmental and natural disaster conditions
PS2: Sustainability
Practical deployment and operating experiences of sustainable technologies and environmentally compatible solutions for Net Zero
PS3: Digital Intelligence
Digital intelligence for asset management and knowledge transfer in substations and equipment
Registration
Under construction
Committees
Tokyo Joint Colloquium is made up of the following Study Committees:
A3 – Transmission and Distribution Equipment
Chair: Nicola GARIBOLDI
Secretaries: Paolo MAZZA, Frank RICHTER
B3 – Substations and Electrical Installations
Chair: Mark McVEY
Secretary: Samuel NGUEFEU
CIGRE 2027 Tokyo Joint Colloquium Organizing Committee
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Co-Chair of the Colloquium: Toshiyuki UCHII, Chair of SC A3 Japan Technical Lead: Motohiro SATO
Shinki NOGUCHI, Chair of SC B3 Japan Website: Mitsuaki MIYAMOTO
Ex-Chair SC B3: Koji KAWAKITA Administrator: Junko TANAKA
Secretary Japan NC: Toshiyuki SAIDA Conference Materials: Masayuki KAWASAKI
Technical Tour: Katsuya HAYASHI Finance: Tomoya ONISHI
Social Events: Tsuyoshi MORI NGN / WiE: Masayuki HABUKAWA
TECHNICAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Chair SC A3: Nicola GARIBOLDI Chair SC B3: Mark McVEY
Secretary SC A3 : Frank RICHTER Secretary SC B3 : Samuel NGUEFEU
Secretary SC A3: Paolo MAZZA Technical Lead: Motohiro SATO
Co-Chair of the Colloquium, Chair of SC A3 Japan: Toshiyuki UCHII Ex-Chair SC B3: Koji KAWAKITA
Co-Chair of the Colloquium, Chair of SC B3 Japan: Shinki NOGUCH Secretary Japan NC: Toshiyuki SAIDA
IMPORTANT!
Prepared presentations can be made only by registered delegates, who will attend the meetings in person – no remote participation.
Synopsis/presentation submission portal
Under construction
Submission of synopses and presentation materials
Participants wishing to present should submit synopses by following instructions on this page. A synopsis template is also available.
The synopses and presentation materials must be in English.
The Colloquium is being prepared for face-to-face meetings. Please note that author(s) will have to register and come to Tokyo to present.
Instructions
Instructions for the synopsis. (Template description sample included)
Instructions for the presentation material will be shown (Template description sample included)
Deadlines
Authors should note the following deadlines:
| Synopsis Submission |
12 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Notification of acceptance | 23 April 2027 |
| Presentation materials Submission |
10 July 2027 |
| Notification of acceptance | 31 July 2027 |
