Joint CIGRE Study Committee B3 & A3 Colloquium 2023

The CIGRE UK National Committee has invited CIGRE Study Committees B3 & A3 to hold a joint Colloquium in Birmingham between the 9th and 12th May 2023 at the IET Austin Court. This Colloquium on the theme of ‘The role and impact for T&D Substations and Equipment in delivering a Net Zero Carbon Future’ brings together experts and key players in the domain of Transmission & Distribution Substations & Equipment from the electric power industry, including System Operators, Manufacturers, Consultants, Policy Makers, Regulators and Academics. The conference will be a unique forum to share exciting new research, to raise issues and awareness, to discuss future directions, to show innovative solutions and to network with leading professionals.

• Study Committee Strategic Advisory Meeting (by invitation)
• Working Group Meeting (by invitation)
• Colloquium opening cocktail reception : 6pm - 8pm

• Working Group Meetings (by invitation)
• Workshops
• Tutorial Sessions

• Keynote
• Colloquium Tracks
• Poster Session
• Exhibition
• Colloquium Dinner

• Colloquium Tracks
• Poster Session
• Exhibition

• Tutorial & Workshop Sessions
• Colloquium Sessions
• Poster Sessions
• Exhibition
• Opening cocktail reception
• Colloquium Dinner
• Buffet lunches and refreshments

Note: for those individuals also invited to particpate in SAG or Working Group Meetings (days 1 & 2) no additional fee is required, just register and pay as a delegate.

Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city and lies at the heart of the West Midlands, famed to be the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Its five universities include the University of Birmingham with a strong focus on Power Systems. Major cultural institutions include the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Repertory Theatre, and its Library. With 571 parks, more than any other city in Europe, and more miles of canal than Venice, the City has a rich diversity, offering Michelin dining to award-winning street food. Birmingham is easily accessible by road, rail and air.

Originally called the Kingston Buildings, the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s conference centre in Birmingham, was renamed Austin Court in honour of Herbert Austin, later Lord Austin of Longbridge, the pioneering Midlands car manufacturer. Situated canal-side in the heart of the Midlands Industrial heritage, and on the main junction of Birmingham’s canal system, this Grade II listed building has a waterside ambience.

The safety of guests attending our events is our top priority. We continue to follow the latest government guidance and we are promoting their Safer Behaviours as part of their ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

IET Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom