The CIGRE Women in Energy (WiE) Forum is a flagship event of the CIGRE Paris Session, bringing together global leaders, technical experts, and industry professionals to examine how inclusion fosters innovation, strengthens energy security,
and supports the energy transition.

The Forum features keynote presentations, executive perspectives, technical insights, and interactive discussions that demonstrate the value of diverse talent and inclusive leadership in shaping the future of the power sector.

The program also highlights the latest CIGRE Women in Energy initiatives and strategic priorities, while providing opportunities to engage with CIGRE leadership, exchange experiences, and expand professional networks through the World Café and Poster Session.

11:00 Forum opening

Solange David, WiE Chair

Biljana Stojkovska, WiE Vice Chair

Konstantin Papailiou, CIGRE President

11:10 Keynote speech Ruchira Sheoran, Vice-President Trench Group

11:25 Central Offi ce speech Philippe Adam, General Secretary

11:35 CIGRE Technical Innovations Rannveig Loken, Vice President Technical

11:45 Leading with Impact in Energy Security Energy Executive

12:00 Q&A: Slido interaction Carla Damasceno

12:15 World Café: Poster Session & Lunch Tina Chou

13:45 Passing the baton to next WiE Chair Solange David, Arianna Guarneri

14:00 Next Steps Aimee Intac-Leung, Pranvera Dobruna Kryeziu