Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is set to organise GRIDCON 2025, a premier event in the power transmission industry. The International Exhibition cum Conference will be held on March 9-11, 2025 at the India 
International Convention Centre, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in Delhi.
This mega event, being organised in association with CIGRE-India, will bring together 2,000+ conference delegates, 150+ exhibiting companies, 150+ papers/poster presentations and 30+ country representatives from across the globe. As India faces rapid changes in technology and operations, GRIDCON 2025 will provide a platform to explore cutting-edge solutions and strategies for a reliable, efficient and sustainable power grid.
India’s transmission sector is the backbone of the nation’s energy transition and economic growth, enabling reliable and efficient power delivery. With increasing energy demand, the sector is expanding capacity to ensure reliability. As India plays a significant role in global energy initiatives, its transmission network aims to set a global benchmark by integrating advanced technologies, scaling renewable energy evacuation and ensuring grid stability.
The key themes for the plenary sessions at GRIDCON 2025 are:
- Disaster-Resilient Design
Transmission infrastructure for extreme conditions
- Advances in HVDC Systems
Exploring hybrid HVDC/MVDC/LVDC configurations
- Offshore Transmission Networks
Design and operational insights
- UHVAC Systems
Lessons from operational excellence
- Virtual Protection and Automation
Innovations in grid control
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
Enhancing grid stability
- Cybersecurity
Safeguarding digitalised transmission networks
- Digital Transformation
Modernising utility operations
- Digital Twins for Transformers
Enhancing reliability and lifecycle management
POWERGRID is a leader in India’s power transmission segment. It owns and operates 280 substations and more than 179,594 ckm transmission lines, and boasts a transformation capacity of more than 546,461 MVA. Carrying nearly 50 per cent of the nation’s power, its network is managed through 280 state-of-the-art EHV substations, ensuring an impressive availability of over 98.8 per cent.
The event brings together a distinguished gathering of policymakers, global leaders, technical experts, innovators, and decision-makers from the power transmission sector. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with top experts and industry influencers.
GRIDCON 2025 will also feature dynamic discussions and workshops facilitated by POWERGRID’s experts and international thought leaders, ensuring that participants benefit from a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and practices.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
9th March 2025
Opening Ceremony, Keynotes, Exhibition
10th March 2025
Plenary Sessions, Poster Sessions, CEO Meets/VIP Meets, Tutorials, Exhibition, Gala Dinner
11th March 2025
Plenary Sessions, Poster Sessions, Women in Energy, Next-Generation Networks, Exhibition
12th March 2025
(Optional – Limited Seats)
Technical Visit to HVDC Station at Agra; Technical Visit to NTAMC, Manesar
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