The meeting reviewed the key work of the National Committee for 2025–2026. The meeting pointed out that in 2025, the National Committee had made positive progress and achieved remarkable results in improving member service capabilities, organizing academic exchange activities, and initiating and participating in international working groups. Regarding the work for 2026, the meeting made it clear that the National Committee will continue to promote the renewal and optimization of committee members, actively nominate and recommend domestic experts for CIGRE awards, coordinate the organization of participation in the 2026 Paris Session, and focus on advancing the high-quality preparation of brand international academic conferences. The meeting heard a report from the Secretariat on the term of the National Committee, confirming that the current committee is the Sixth China National Committee. The meeting discussed the plan for launching a brand international academic conference of the National Committee, conducted in-depth discussions on the conference name, theme and topics, organizational form, and holding cycle, and proposed conference objectives of building a brand, fostering influence, expanding international participation, and ensuring sustainable development. The meeting studied the development ideas and key work of the National Committee. Committee members exchanged views and conducted in-depth discussions on issues such as member development, cultivation and support for young and student members, performance evaluation and competition for committee positions, organization of academic activities, and construction of an international talent echelon.

Chairman Guo Jianbo emphasized that the National Committee should further leverage its role in platform aggregation and organizational leadership, systematically support domestic experts in deeply participating in the work of various CIGRE study committees, and focus on promoting China’s innovative achievements in fields such as UHV, new energy, and carbon neutrality to the international stage. He stressed the need to actively initiate working groups and promote China’s transformation from “extensive participation” to “active leadership.” He noted that the work of National Committee members is both voluntary and highly demanding in terms of professionalism, and called for continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of the National Committee’s work and efforts to build a sustainable talent echelon.

Academician Tang Guangfu emphasized that to enhance China’s influence in the global power technology governance system, it is crucial to cultivate a group of “core experts” capable of leading international technical topics, and to systematically support them in assuming leadership positions in CIGRE technical committees and related institutions. He also stressed the importance of supporting young experts in participating in CIGRE activities, thereby continuously strengthening China’s voice in international standard-setting.

Academician Rao Hong pointed out the need to earnestly learn from and draw on CIGRE’s governance philosophy and working rules, encourage Chinese members of the study committees to actively play their roles, and focus on cultivating and campaigning for high-level positions. He suggested learning from CIGRE’s mature conference models, deeply integrating China’s practical experience in energy transition and new power systems, and building a high-level academic exchange platform with global influence and sustainable vitality.

Vice Chairperson Chen Mei put forward clear requirements for the implementation of the meeting’s opinions. She stated that it is necessary to strengthen the construction of the National Committee’s specialized committees and the cultivation of young talents, support Chinese members of the study committees in performing their duties and playing their roles, expand CIGRE’s influence in domestic universities, organize training on international organization appointments and international standardization work, and plan for the National Committee’s brand international conference.

The convening of this meeting clarified the direction and priorities of the National Committee’s work. Going forward, the National Committee will steadily advance relevant work in accordance with the key tasks for 2026. Through key initiatives such as strengthening international talent cultivation, building high-level international cooperation platforms, and promoting the internationalization of China’s technological achievements and standards, the National Committee will continue to enhance China’s contribution and influence in the fields of global energy transition and large power grid technology.