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CIM Users Group – European Meeting, Cologne Germany April 28-30 2026

CIM Users Group – European Meeting | 28 – 30 April 2026 | Cologne (Köln), Germany

Theme: “Beyond the Model: Integrating, Extending, and Applying CIM for the Utility of the Future”

As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, utilities must move beyond simply defining the CIM model to fully integrating, extending, and applying it in practical, forward-looking ways. This meeting will highlight how CIM provides the foundation for connecting long-term planning with real-time operations, enabling a more flexible, interoperable, and resilient grid. Sessions will feature innovative use cases, advanced integration strategies, and proven deployments that demonstrate CIM’s critical role in shaping the utility of the future. Whether you are new to CIM or deeply involved in its advancement, this event offers valuable insights, collaborative discussions, and opportunities to engage with a global community of experts.

Registration
Early Bird registration is available until 31 March 2026. After this date, space will be limited and registration will require direct contact.

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To register after 31 March 2026, please contact Registration@ucaiug.org.

Key Dates

  • Call for Presentations Submission Deadline: 1 March 2026
  • Early Registration Deadline: 31 March 2026

CIM University and User Group Meeting Location
Steigenberger Hotel Köln
Habsburgerring 9-13
50674 Köln (Cologne)
Germany
Telephone: +49 221 2280

Presented by the CIM Users Group
The CIM Users Group is a not-for-profit organization of utilities, consultants, and suppliers committed to promoting the use and understanding of the IEC CIM standards. The group provides education, fosters consistency in implementation, and helps stakeholders stay informed on CIM developments.

CIM Users Group
P.O. Box 315, Shell Knob, MO 65747 USA
Phone: +1-903-477-7176
Website: https://cimug.org

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CIMug Meeting: Bridging Planning & Operations: Interoperable Solutions for Rapid Grid Transformation

CIM Users Group – North American Meeting | October 14–16, 2025 | Wendell, North Carolina, USA
Theme: Bridging Planning & Operations: Interoperable Solutions for Rapid Grid Transformation

The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – North American Meeting, Fall 2025, themed “Bridging Planning & Operations: Interoperable Solutions for Rapid Grid Transformation”, taking place October 14–16, 2025, in Wendell, North Carolina, USA.

This meeting will focus on the vital connection between long-term planning and real-time operations, emphasizing how CIM and interoperable solutions empower utilities to respond to rapid grid changes. Sessions will showcase real-world implementations, integration strategies, and innovations that support agile, data-driven decision-making across the utility landscape. Whether you’re a CIM novice or expert, this event provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and network with industry peers.

Registration
Early bird registration is available until September 1, 2025. After this date, space will be limited and registration will require direct contact.

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Key Dates
Call for Presentations Deadline: August 15, 2025
Early Registration Deadline: September 1, 2025

CIM University and User Group Meeting Location
Siemens
7000 Siemens Road
Wendell, NC 27591 USA
Tel: +1 (919) 365-2200

Presented by the CIM Users Group
The CIM Users Group is a not-for-profit organization of utilities, consultants, and suppliers committed to promoting the use and understanding of the IEC CIM standards. The group provides education, fosters consistency in implementation, and helps stakeholders stay informed on CIM developments.

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CIMug Webinar: Modernizing Grid Intelligence: How Unified Network Models Drive Compliance, Reliability, and DER Readiness

As the energy landscape transforms with rapid DER growth, aggressive electrification targets, and intensifying regulatory scrutiny, the need for accurate, real-time, and interoperable network models has never been more urgent. This executive-level webinar brings together leading experts from the CIM Users Group, Energy Changemakers, ERCOT, PCItek and Siemens to explore how utilities can leverage unified network model management (NMM) to meet the moment.

Wed, Sep 10
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Online event – Register

Join this discussion to learn how utilities are consolidating fragmented grid data into a single source of truth, using the Common Information Model (CIM) as a backbone to streamline compliance, strengthen system reliability, and accelerate DER integration. Real-world insights will be shared on how NMM is already delivering measurable benefits—from reducing modeling errors to boosting operational agility in the face of extreme weather and rapid load growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Reduce Risk: Learn how unified network models simplify adherence to FERC Orders (e.g., 2003, 2222, 1920) and NERC standards (MOD-032-1, MOD-033-1), minimizing audit exposure and avoiding costly penalties.
  • Boost Grid Reliability & Resilience: Discover how centralized, high-fidelity models enhance scenario analysis, improve situational awareness, and enable proactive grid hardening against weather, wildfires, and volatility.
  • Drive Operational Efficiency Across Silos: See how integrated T&D models reduce duplication, streamline data handoffs, and support long-term system planning and real-time operations.

Speakers

  • Eric Meier [Panelist], Model Administrator
  • Margaret Goodrich [Panelist], Founder & President
  • Yang Feng, PhD [Panelist], Senior Staff Software Engineer
  • Elisa Wood [Moderator], Founder & Editor
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CIM Users Group – Asia-Pacific 2024 Fall Meeting

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The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – Asia-Pacific 2024 Fall Meeting, "CIM as the mechanisms to support the grid modernization and digitalization" on 2-4 October 2024 in Pathum Thani, Thailand.  This meeting will emphasize the use of COM-based data exchanges as part of business proesses and how digitization is changing the utility industry environment.  Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with colleagues.

Key Dates

Call for Presentations Deadeline - 10 September 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline - 13 September 2024​

What Is CIM?

The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.

The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

 

Who Should Attend

Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.

The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.

 

Meeting Location

Thammasat School of Engineering
Thammasat University Rangsit Campus
99 Moo 18, Phahonyothin Road
Klong Nueng, Klong Luang
Pathum Thani, 12120
THAILAND
Tel: +66 2 564 3001-9, +66 81 847 4149
https://engr.tu.ac.th/

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CIM Users Group – North American 2024 Meeting – 29-32 July, 2024

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The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – North American 2024 Meeting, "Standards-based Interoperability at the Grid Edge" on July 29-31, 2024 in Richland, Washington USA.

This meeting will emphasize the development, growth, and acceptance of the CIM standard by the industry and explore how that standard has provided techniques and best practices to achieve full data exchange and integration.  Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with colleagues.

Join us for three days of tutorials, technical talks, and networking at our next North American user group meeting hosted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.  With over 300 days of sun a year, the vibrant Tri-Cities are the perfect destination fo rengaging with other CIM experts, enjoying local wine, and watching the Grand Prix hydroplane Columbia Cup race!

Key Dates

Call for Presentations Deadeline - June 1, 2024
Early Bird Registration Deadline - June 17, 2024​

** Non-U.S. Citizens MUST register by the Early Bird Deadline **

What Is CIM?

The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.

The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

 

Who Should Attend

Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.

The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.

 

Meeting Location

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Discovery Hall
650 Hord Rapids Rd.
Richland, WA 99354 USA
https://www.pnnl.gov/

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Arnhem 2024: Netherlands Meeting – 14-16 May, 2024

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The UCA International Users Group invites members of the energy industry to attend the CIM Users Group – European 2024 Fall Meeting, "Gear Up: Support Business Processes and Boost digitization with the CIM" hosted by Tennet on 14-16 May, 2024 in Arnhem, Netherlands. This meeting will emphasize the use of CIM-baed data exchanges as part of business processes and how digitization is changing the utility industry environment. Whether you are a CIM novice or expert, this meeting will provide a forum to learn more about CIM and network with industry colleagues.​

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What Is CIM?

The CIM is an international standard now globally accepted for modeling the information exchanges required in electric utilities. The CIM is independent of any individual application, middleware, or message protocols used for data exchange. The interoperability enabled by the CIM standards is a key factor for achieving the Smart Grid vision.

The CIM Users Group (CIMug) was formed to promote progress of the CIM and to share project experiences. The users group holds two meetings each year (one in Europe and one in the U.S.). Recognized experts share their insights and resolve key technical issues. Each meeting also includes pre-conference tutorials, vendor exhibits, and social networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend

Utilities, energy companies, RTO/ISOs and others involved in developing standards-based enterprise information architectures and integration frameworks to meet their business challenges will find this conference invaluable. Project managers, system architects, business and IT managers, and control center personnel will all benefit from this meeting. With the focus on Smart Grid interoperability and distribution applications, vendors with CIM-based products they plan to make available to this community will want to reserve a Vendor Table to demonstrate their products and discuss service offerings.

The meeting is open to all current or potential CIM users – you do not have to be a CIM User Group member to attend. Attendees gain first-hand access to CIM experts and come away with new insights on how to realize the power of CIM-based integration.

Meeting Location:

Hotel Haarhuis
Stationsplein 1
6811 KG Arnhem
the Netherlands
Tel: +31 26 442 7441
https://hotelhaarhuis.nl/en​​​​​​​

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