Preliminary Program
| Monday August 31 | Tuesday September 1 | Wednesday September 2 | Thursday September 3 | Friday September 4 | |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Opening and Keynotes | Paper Sessions | Paper Sessions | Excursion to Saxon Switzerland (additional charges apply) | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break | ||||
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Panel Sessions | Paper Sessions | Paper Sessions | ||
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break | Closing ceremony / Lunch | |||
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Tutorials | Panel Sessions | Poster Sessions | Excursion to Meißen | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break | ||||
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Tutorials | Paper Sessions | Paper Sessions | ||
| 19:00 – 22:00 | Welcome Reception | Women in Power Quality | Gala Dinner | ||
The detailed program will be available closer to the conference.
Keynote Speakers
S. Mark Halpin (Fellow, IEEE) is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University. His teaching interests include power systems, control systems, and network analysis. His research interests are in the areas of power system dynamic performance and power quality. He is active in the IEEE Power Engineering Society where he was the Chair of IEEE 519, in CIGRE where he serves as Convener of the Working Group charged with revising the IEC Technical Reports dealing with emission limits for harmonics, voltage fluctuations, and unbalance, and in IEC where he serves as Chair of TC77/SC77A which is responsible for standardization in all aspects of low-frequency conducted disturbances (power quality) in power systems.
Sarah Rönnberg (Senior Member, IEEE) is Professor and Head of the Electric Power Engineering group at Luleå University of Technology, a position she has held since 2025. She received her PhD in Electric Power Engineering from the same university in 2013. She has been involved in a range of research pro-jects in electric power systems and has published in journals and conferences within the field. Her work includes both academic research and collaboration with industry. Her research focuses on distribution grids and power quality, with particular attention to harmonics and supraharmonics, especially in sys-tems with a high share of power electronic equipment. In addition to her research activities, she is ac-tively involved in teaching and supervision of graduate students.
Dr. Zia Emin has worked for 14 years with the UK transmission owner/operator National Grid and 12 years in consultancy as Chief Power System Engineer and Technical Director. Since 2023 he has been working at Electric Power Research Institute as Technical Executive. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of power system modelling including steady-state, frequency and time domain modelling and substantial experience in harmonic performance specifications of power electronic interfaced devices (HVDC converter stations, FACTS, renewable generation connections etc). He worked actively in many international projects dealing with power quality issues and more recently he has been reviewing harmonics management policies for major transmission system operators. He has been active in many CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems) working groups. From 2016 to 2022 he was the chairman of CIGRE SC C4 and its Strategic Advisory Group. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET – UK), a Senior Member of IEEE, a Distinguished and Honorary Member of CIGRE, a registered European Engineer, and a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Marco Lindner is currently with the German transmission system operator TransnetBW as a lead engineer for pow-er system stability with a particular focus on sub-/supersynchronous and harmonic stability. His re-search interests include power electronics coupled systems (e.g., HVdc, storage, FACTS) and their inter-actions and stability issues in a wide frequency range with a system perspective. For this work, he draws on four years of experience in the areas of specification, engineering, offline and real-time simulation studies, verification measurements and commissioning of power electronics-based systems. He is co-convenor of the German 4TSO working group on power quality and is actively contributing to the working group for control interactions and stability. He is active in CIGRE where he is a key member of the joint IEEE/CIGRE task force on “Reassessment of Power System Stability Definitions and Classifications for Converter-Dominated Grids”, whose goal is the revision of IEEE TR77. In addition, he participates in several CIGRE working groups dealing with Power-Quality (limits for emission, limit allo-cation, verification studies) and EMT interaction studies.
Tutorial Sessions
Tutorial sessions offer an excellent opportunity for training and development in power quality topics ranging from fundamental concepts to state-of-the-art developments.
Tutorials are scheduled on August 31 in the time from 14:00 to 15:30 including a coffee break of 30 min.
Tutorial Track 1
CIGRE TB976 – Methods for Identification of Frequency Response Characteristic of Voltage Measurement Systems (1,5h)
Presenter: Dr.-Ing. Erik Sperling
This tutorial summarises the CIGRE technical brochure (TB 976) regarding the frequency response of voltage measurement systems in modern networks. It explores the design and accuracy of conventional (inductive and capacitive) and low-power instrument transformers (voltage dividers and optical sensors). Key performance characteristics, like ratio error, phase displacement, and resonance frequencies, are examined alongside mathematical modelling techniques such as vector fitting and digital twins. Additionally, grid requirements and performance characteristics are discussed and considered. Modern test technologies are provided for identifying the frequency-dependent transmission behaviour. Finally, the tutorial provides a classification mapping to help professionals identify measurement requirements, grid characteristics and future power system applications to select the best instrument transformer technology.
The impact of Geomagnetically Induced Currents on Power Quality (1,5h)
Presenters: Dr.-Ing. Roger Alves de Oliveira, Dr.-Ing. Rafael de Souza Salles and Prof. Math Bollen
This tutorial explores geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) and their impact on power quality. It covers measurement results, monitoring methods based on measurements, geographic validation studies from research conducted by the speakers. The main goal of the tutorial is to explain what causes geomagnetic disturbances, how they affect power quality, and mainly on how to detect them from PQ measurements. The tutorial provides a practical workflow for understand the PQ variations and events during geomagnetic disturbances.
Tutorial Track 2
Decomposition into Currents’ Physical Components (CPC): the Fundamental of Power Theory and Compensation (1,5h)
Presenter: Prof. Leszek S. Czarnecki, Louisiana State University
This tutorial introduces the Currents’ Physical Components (CPC) decomposition as a framework for understanding power properties in electrical circuits with nonsinusoidal voltages and currents. It examines the physical phenomena responsible for energy transfer degradation in complex systems, including single-phase and three-phase circuits with nonlinear or unbalanced loads. The session focuses on how the CPC method facilitates the development of reactance and hybrid switching compensators to improve system efficiency. By addressing long-standing theories and utilizing practical numerical examples, the tutorial provides a comprehensive approach to investigating and optimizing power properties in modern electrical grids.
Electric Vehicle Charging Systems: Power Quality, Metering Accuracy, and On‑Site Verification (1,5h)
Presenter: Dr.-Ing. Angela Espin-Delgado
This tutorial addresses the technical challenges of ensuring reliable energy metering and power quality monitoring in modern electric vehicle charging systems. It explores how realistic grid conditions, such as network disturbances and network impedance, can affect charging efficiency and meter accuracy. Participants will learn about advanced laboratory test benches for AC and DC charging systems up to 44 and 350 kW, respectively, the use of load emulators for reproducible testing, and new on-site verification procedures designed to meet international legal standards. The session provides practical guidance for professionals to navigate emerging metrological frameworks and improve infrastructure performance.
Tutorial Track 3
Understanding the Stochasticity of Harmonic Impedances and Injections for Hosting Capacity Calculation (3h)
Presenters: Dr.-Ing. Amauri Martins Britto, Dr.-Ing. Jinwen Xiang and Prof. Hakan Ergun
This tutorial explores the technical challenges of large-scale industrial electrification driven by the European Green Deal. As industries integrate high-power electrical drives and power-electronic converters, rising harmonic distortion threatens grid stability and industrial productivity and competitiveness. The tutorial introduces methodologies from the HARMONIC project to assess harmonic hosting capacity. Key topics include uncertainty quantification for cable impedances, harmonic phasor distributions of power converters, and optimisation-based stochastic harmonic hosting capacity determination. This tutorial will guide participants from component-level uncertainty to system-wide hosting capacity assessment, equipping them with the analytical tools needed to model various aspects of harmonics in the power system.
Power Quality Art Contest
Research in the field of Power Quality is not only very interesting, it can also have a very beautiful appearance. To reveal the beauty of Power Quality, for the first time ICHQP 2026 will feature a gallery “The Art of Power Quality”. The most beautiful and expressive images related to Power Quality research will be presented during the conference.
The 10 best image submissions will be pre-selected by a jury and displayed in a dedicated area during the conference. Attendees can vote for their favourite image. The winner will be announced during the gala dinner and gets as price a PQ-Box ONE from a-eberle:
How to submit an image:
- The content of the image must be related to a real-world Power Quality phenomenon (factual content only, no AI generated images). A short and reasonable description on the object of the image needs to be provided (not more than 50 words).
- Send your image and the description via email to pq-art@ichqp2026.org by 1st of August 2026.
Additional requirements:
- If the file size is larger than 10 MB, please contact us before sending it as attachment via the same email.
- A submitted image will only be included in the contest, if the submitter has registered for the conference. The submission of an image before registration is possible. A maximum of three submissions per participant is allowed.
- Images can be submitted in bitmap (.png, .jpg) or vector graphics (.svg, .emf) format. For bitmap images, a minimum of 500 dpi is required.
- Submitted images should have a size that allows them to be printed in DIN A3 (29.7 x 42 cm).
- Images can be in colour or grayscale.