The Paris Session papers process

Main points summarised:

Session Papers and process are unique

The Paris Session papers are not like those of a typical conference. They are a used as a tool that allows authors to both present and contribute to the latest thought leadership.

There are four components that support this:

1. Pre-Session: Contributions process – inviting community input vs the papers
2. @the Session: Group Discussion Meeting (GDM’s) – debate of that
3. @the Session: Poster Session – where you can present your paper
4. @the Session and afterwards: Proceedings of the GDM’s

Putting your paper forward and the process

To follow is the timeline for the current 2026 Paris Session. These timings are typical and are announced early in the year before the Session.

The main author is a CIGRE member.

1. 7 Jul
   2025

   Submit your synopsis - See the call for papers page under "The Session" section for templates and instructions

2. 20 Oct
   2025

   Notification of acceptance

3. 12 Jan
   2026

   Deadline for full paper

4. 20 Apr
   2026

   Deadline for revised versions

5. 11 May
   2026

   Notification of acceptance

6. 30 May
   2026

   Community contributions opened

7. 7 Aug
   2026

   Community contributions closed

8. 23 Aug
   2026

   @the Session attend the Group discussion meeting relevant to your paper - Present at the interactive poster Session

9. 7 Sep
   2026

   After the Session Proceedings and papers available for download on eCIGRE

10. 4 Jan
    2027

    Community Release - Full release to all CIGRE members on eCIGRE