Next Generation Network NGN
The Chair the Next Generation Network Finland is Emma Reinikainen, emma.reinikainen(a)aalto.fi
Mission
Introduce, involve and train young professionals and students to the CIGRE work. Create connections between young professionals and students in the power engineering field.
Basic goals of NGN group are:
- Attract young members to the group
- Integrate young members in activities
- Train young members for CIGRE work
- Include young members in working bodies
To support these goals, the NGN group organizes opportunities for young members to showcase their research work. NGN group shall inform its members in case of open positions in working groups to include young members. Networking is one of the main reasons for this organization and it is encouraged with common events and excursions.
CIGRE Finland NGN is not an individual organization but is a subgroup of the Finnish National Committee of CIGRE.
Who can join?
Student members, young members and individual members of the Finnish National Committee of CIGRE can join CIGRE Finland NGN.
Activities
All young members are able to join a wide range of common CIGRE activities. Information about activities are shared via email list after board meetings. More frequenly updated information on activities is shared in CIGRE Finland NGN Facebook page. In addition to international events CIGRE Finland NGN will yearly organize following events:
Technology based seminar/webinar
In spring there will be a seminar or a webinar which will present timely topics in power engineering. Presentations would preferably include topics from any of the CIGRE working groups presented by a working group member. In addition, there would be guest presenters from any organization to present state of the art technology solutions and research in the field.
One main goal of this event is networking. After the presentations there will be a common dinner that will support open conversation and networking.
Excursion
In summer an excursion to any interesting field sight is organized. The destination should be preferably near the Helsinki area to allow day trips and lower travel expenses. Longer Excursions can be organized in case the budget allows.
Thesis showcase
Every other year CIGRE organizes a large conference called CIGRE Session. CIGRE gives two free young member tickets to each national committee free of charge. CIGRE Finland NGN is responsible for the designation of these tickets. Tickets together with travel allowance will be awarded as the price for two best presentations in the thesis showcase.
Thesis showcase is open for all NGN members who have submitted master
