About CIRED Malaysia

Connecting professionals in the electricity distribution industry across Southeast Asia.

CIRED works for the purpose of increasing the business relevant competencies, skills and knowledge of those who see themselves as a part of the electricity distribution community, whether they are from the utility, product, consultancy, service, business or academic sector.

Our Objective In CIRED

Our Objective

Leveraging on its thought leadership in the electricity distribution business, CIRED works for the purpose of driving the electricity grid sector evolution and harmonization by increasing the business relevant competencies, skills and knowledge of those who see themselves as a part of the electricity distribution community, whether they are from the utility, product, consultancy, service, business, policy makers, regulation or academic sector.

CIRED is dedicated to both the technical and management aspects of public distribution systems covering the whole field of related activities and associated services and assessing their impact on Society and People in the energy transition scenario. Among the topics covered: design, planning, construction, operation, regulation, cost reduction, safety, environment, organisation and skills.

To support its objectives, CIRED’s Technical Committee provides the technical structure and content, including papers and speakers, for a biennial conference focused on developments and best practices in the technology and management of electricity distribution. These conferences welcome participation and contributions from experts worldwide. The conferences, which include exhibitions by manufacturers and other companies serving the electricity distribution industry, are alternately organized by AIM (Belgium) and The IET (UK), who also assume the financial responsibility for the events.

CIRED can undertake activities in working groups to support its objectives.

CIRED can co-operate with other international organisations in support of its objectives.

Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that shape our work

Our Mission

To advance the science and practice of electricity distribution through knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration among industry professionals in Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region.
  • Technical Excellence
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Industry Collaboration
  • Innovation Focus

Our Vision

To be the recognized leader in advancing electricity distribution technology and practices in Southeast Asia, fostering sustainable and resilient power systems for the future.
  • Smart Grid Technologies
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Distribution Automation
  • Grid Resilience & Security
  • Sustainable Energy Solutions

CIRED History

1967

First Electricity Distribution Conference in UK

Organized by the UK Electrical Research Association (ERA) in Edinburgh, this event sparked significant interest in electricity distribution. It laid the groundwork for collaborative international discussions on the subject.

1969

Precursor to CIRED in Belgium

AIM organizes a conference in Liège, Belgium, focusing on electricity distribution networks. The success of this event demonstrated the need for regular international gatherings on the topic.

1971

1st CIRED Conference

Hosted by AIM in Liège, Belgium, this marked the official launch of the biennial international conference. It alternated between Belgium and the UK to ensure broad European participation.

1999

Attendance Milestone Reached

CIRED in Nice, France, welcomes over 1000 attendees for the first time. This milestone highlighted CIRED’s growing reputation as a premier event for electricity distribution experts.

2008

1st CIRED Workshop

Focused on Smart Grids for Distribution, this inaugural workshop marked CIRED’s expansion into specialized technical discussions. It provided an additional platform for exploring cutting-edge innovations.

2021

Transformation into an International Association

CIRED becomes an international nonprofit association, reflecting its global ambitions. This transformation reinforced its mission to advance electricity distribution globally.

2023

Record Attendance at CIRED in Rome

The CIRED conference in Rome hosts over 1500 participants, a new attendance record with a total of 1616 delegates. This growth underscores CIRED’s continued relevance and influence in the industry.

2024

1st Workshop Outside Europe

CIRED holds its first workshop outside Europe in Chicago, addressing flexibility in energy transition. This milestone follows an earlier attempt to host the first non-European workshop in Shanghai in 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later held online in 2022. The Chicago event marks a significant step in CIRED’s global expansion efforts.

1st CIRED Webinar

A discussion on how Distribution System Operators (DSOs) use flexibility to support the low-carbon energy transition. The webinar opens a new chapter in CIRED’s digital outreach efforts.

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