2026 GRID OF THE FUTURE SYMPOSIUM

October 26-29, 2026 | Richmond, Virginia
 

 

 

 

2026 Grid of the Future Symposium

October 26–29, 2026 | Richmond, Virginia

The Grid of the Future Symposium, sponsored by the CIGRE US National Committee (USNC), will be held October 26–29, 2026 in Richmond, VA.

The Symposium, hosted by Dominion Energy, will be a forum for the participants to discuss state-of-the-art innovations in generation, transmission, distribution, and innovative smart grid technologies.

Grid of the Future 2026 will feature plenary sessions, technical paper sessions, and tutorials by international experts.

Contributions from Next Generation Network (NGN) young engineers are encouraged for the paper sessions as well as the NGN Paper Competition.

 

Call For Papers Now Available!

The 2026 Grid of the Future Call For Papers is now available! Suggested technical topics for papers are located on the document. There is no abstract step - full papers should be sent to GOTF@tamu.edu by Monday June 29, 2026. 

If you have any questions, please contact John Paserba or Sharon Loe.

 

Event Details

Welcome Reception
Monday, October 26
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday Reception
Tuesday, October 27
6 – 10 PM
Sponsored by Dominion Energy
Sponsor Table Hours
Monday, October 26 | @5 – 7pm
Tuesday, October 27 | @8am – 5pm
Wednesday, October 28 | @8am – 5pm

 

Please contact Sharon Loe with any questions or call our office at (979) 845-7912, thank you!

2026 Tours/Tutorials

To close out the week, we offer a variety of Tours/Tutorials on Thursday, October 29. These sessions provide valuable learning and networking opportunities following the main conference.

All Tours/Tutorials have an additional cost and require registration!

Details on these events will be posted below. Stay tuned!

 

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

More Event Information

Author Information

  • No abstract step - full papers only
  • Full papers due to GOTF@tamu.edu by June 29, 2026
  • Suggested technical topics for papers in Call for Papers
  • Must be no more than 12 pages long
  • Must comply with CIGRE USNC Paper Template for required formatting
  • Avoid commercialism
  • Be of the highest technical standard and contribute to technical progress

Download the Symposium App

Get the powerful, easy-to-use mobile app that will make sure you get the most out of this event.

We are excited to announce the mobile app for this year's symposium. Stay informed and receive the latest updates by downloading the 2025 Grid of the Future mobile app. With access to event schedules, venue maps, and networking opportunities, the app is your go-to guide for the event.

View the instructions by clicking on the button below. Follow the steps to complete the app setup.