The France Paris Power System, Grid Expo (CIGRE) is held concurrently with seminars and is the most important activity of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE). Various academic conferences are held during the exhibition.

CIGRE is a global community dedicated to collaborative development and sharing of power system expertise. This community comprises thousands of professionals from over 90 countries and 1,250 member organizations, including some of the world's leading experts. CIGRE's work has contributed to many of the key technical foundations of modern power systems. CIGRE's renowned publications develop 'real-world experience' through collaboration, often serving as authoritative reference information sources in many cases.

The France Paris Power System, Grid Expo (CIGRE) includes oral and poster document submissions and discussions, focusing on high-voltage power equipment. Working Committee C4 covers EMC topics, and many working groups are very active in the EMC field.

The France Paris Power System, Grid Expo (CIGRE) stands out for having more than half of its professional audience made up of power system technology experts and professional scholars from around the world, due to the concurrent holding of the exhibition and conference every session.