Illustrative transmission pylons and substation at blue hour

The meeting point for the power T&D industry

Connecting the industry.
Powering the future.

Discover the technologies, people and partnerships building the next generation of electricity networks.

17–19 November 2026Three days. One focused industry.

Koelnmesse · CologneHall 10.1 · Germany

EXPLORE THE 2026 EDITION ↗

200+Exhibitors booked for 2026

120Free technology presentations

62Countries represented in 2025

100%Focused on power T&D

With the support of our 2026 event sponsors

A focused show. A connected industry.

Your next connection
starts here.

From transmission and distribution operators to technology suppliers and engineers. Meet the people solving the challenges that matter to your network.

Industry visitors connecting on the 2025 exhibition floor

01 / THE OPPORTUNITY

Find your next solution

Explore technologies for resilient grids, smarter substations and safer, more efficient networks.

Plan your visit

Power network equipment demonstrated at the 2025 expo

02 / THE OPPORTUNITY

Meet your next customer

Put your technology in front of the people who specify, design and operate power networks.

Explore exhibiting

Speaker presenting to delegates at the 2025 technology forum

03 / THE OPPORTUNITY

Hear what’s next

Get practical insights from network operators, engineers and technology specialists.

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Open Technology Forum

Real expertise.
Practical answers.

Explore the technologies and decisions shaping the grid of the future. Presentations are free to attend.

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Tuesday 17 November · Programme highlights10:00
CET

HYpact — an SF₆-free hybrid compact switchgear solution

Lutz Drews · GE Vernova Grid Solutions · Stage One

10:00
CET

How utilities are shaping grid strategy and market frameworks

Oliver Franz · E.ON · Stage Two

10:35
CET

Electricity Networks in Transition: Shaping the grid of the future

Tobias Nentwig · Arup Germany GmbH · Stage One

New for 2026

Innovation deserves
the spotlight.

The Power T&D Industry Awards

Celebrate the ideas moving our industry forward.

Recognising excellence in grid innovation, substation technology, health and safety, and more. Discover the categories and put your work in the spotlight.

Explore the awards