On 25 September 2013, the Science and Technology Conference “Russia and CIGRE: Combining Experience and Innovations” housed by the Kazan State Power Engineering University was opened in Kazan. The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov, President of CIGRE Klaus Fröhlich, Chairman of the Russian National Committee of CIGRE Boris Ayuyev, and the Tatarstan Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Khamza Bagmanov.
The Conference heard the reports on the relevant issues of managing the energy systems, as well as developing, introducing, and operating the up-to-date power equipment.