The Next Generation Network has been established for professionals who have begun to progress their career within the power industry. The most significant advantage in membership is endless access to knowledge contained in CIGRÉ publications and, through formal and informal relationships, the opportunity of exchanging worldwide information regarding the Power Industry and its operation.

In short, whether you are a PHD student, Researcher, or a member of an Industrial Company, the benefits of membership are clear:

• Access to state of the art technical knowledge and information via a whole range of communications media like the ELECTRA Journal and the e-cigré website (CIGRÉ's online library and bookstore where you can search for a publication, order a hard copy, or download).
• The opportunity to be at the heart of the latest developments in the fields of electrical power engineering and technology while developing an international profile for yourself and your business.
• Access to Working Groups and key contacts and the facility to take part in the technical work of CIGRÉ.
• A mentoring scheme.
• Access the biennial Paris Session (a highlight of CIGRÉ's technical activities).
• Access to dedicated NGN events in the UK (Annual events, technical visits, lectures, etc.)
• The opportunity to interact with colleagues across the world in your areas of interest and thereby gain from their experience.

Not only are there many benefits to joining the Next Generation Network, by actively taking part within the NGN you will provide CIGRÉ with fresh ideas and approaches to problems while also providing CIGRÉ and the power industry the next generation of engineers.