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NGN Forum

Next Generation Network (NGN) Forum

Date: 23 August 2021, 12:00-14:00 (Paris time) – Studio 2

https://session.cigre.org/general-programme

The Next Generation Network (NGN) brings together students and young professionals in the power industry from around the world.  The participants in the NGN Forum will learn about collaboration within the international NGN community, be inspired by the activities of young members from different countries and have the opportunity to share ideas for the future.  The NGN Forum is always a highlight of the CIGRE Session for stimulating discussion, setting goals and founding new initiatives for the contribution and involvement of young members in CIGRE.


NGN Forum Agenda


Welcome

  • Agenda for the NGN forum & What’s On in the Centennial Session

International NGN Update

  • Interview with Chair of the NGN International Exec Committee, Stefie Cray

Youth Aspirations from CIGRE NGN

  • Insights from NGN groups from around the world: Russia, Ireland, Japan, Australia

Guest Speaker

  • Interview with CIGRE President Michel Augonnet

Discussion & Q&A

  • Opportunity for the audience to ask questions and share updates with other NGN members around the world

Hosts:

  • Antoine Juge (FR)
  • Alexia Venet-Jalade
  • Jalade (FR)

Speakers:

  • Stefie Cray (DE)
  • Michel Augonnet (FR)
  • Stanislav Eroshenko (RU)
  • Conor Mulholland (IE)
  • Yu Takamizawa (JP)
  • Phil Coughlan (AU)

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