The INMR WORLD CONGRESS is a skills-building and technical enrichment event for engineers and other professionals in the field of power transmission & distribution. It is comprised of a 3-day Conference and PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION.
This Congress is held every two years and moves successively between Asia, Europe and the Americas. The last Congress was held in Arizona, USA in October 2019 and the next event is planned to be in Berlin, Germany from October 16 to 19, 2022.



Congress Mission

One of the key challenges facing the electricity supply industry is maintaining cost-efficient and reliable power grids. There are several aspects to this challenge:
1. Applying optimal insulation design for overhead lines and substations.

Insulators are among the most critical grid components in determining cost and reliability. While representing a relatively small proportion of capital outlays on new lines and substations, insulator maintenance often accounts for the majority of life cycle costs. Insulation failure is also one of the leading causes of unplanned outages.
2. Effective application of surge arresters on lines and at substations

Arresters to mitigate impact of lightning and other surges must be properly applied with optimized design and installation in the case of overhead lines. In the case of substations, suitable specification, location and condition assessment are required.

3. Pre-commission testing and condition monitoring of underground power cable systems

Ensuring safe and reliable operation of medium and high voltage power cables requires proper pre-commissioning testing and periodic condition monitoring using the most effective test technologies.

4. Ensuring that only quality components and equipment are applied on the grid.

Laboratory testing of components and certification procedures for suppliers are both critical to reducing risk of failures due to low quality products.
All the above will be the focus of the 2021 INMR WORLD CONGRESS, with about 120 lectures by world-renowned experts who will cover:
· Optimizing choice of insulation for lines & substations in terms of most suitable insulator technology and design given the pollution environment and other local service conditions; 
· Improving application & condition monitoring of surge arresters;
· Applying the most suitable and effective inspection techniques to test and assess the condition of power cables and their accessories;
· Establishing suitable administrative and test procedures to verify the quality of equipment and components installed on the grid.


PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

Each INMR WORLD CONGRESS features a PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION where leading suppliers of components, equipment and services present their latest products, designs and technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for transmission and distribution engineers to meet and discuss technical questions or needs with experts in outdoor insulation, surge protection, testing and asset management. Exhibitors who participate at this Exhibition include:
· manufacturers of network components such as insulators, surge arresters, bushings, cables and accessories;
· high voltage & high power test laboratories;
· suppliers of specialized inspection equipment and services;
· suppliers of materials and line hardware