CIGRE 2026 Technical Exhibition

Palais des Congrès - Paris, France

Join Nokia at CIGRE 2026. Visit us at booth #A161 (Level 1) to see how we are advancing secure, intelligent, and interoperable communications for critical infrastructure. From field area networks and 5G evolution to grid automation and cybersecurity, our experts will be on-site to showcase end-to-end solutions that help utilities accelerate digital transformation.

In addition, Nokia experts will be presenting technical session papers focused on real-world approaches to modernizing utility communications—covering quantum-safe security, next-generation transport for protection schemes, and reliable IP/MPLS support for IEC 61850 traffic. Please visit us in Hall Ternes (Room 1) on Wednesday 26 August between 8:30-12:30 CEST.

Nokia Session Papers

ID: 11969 - D2 Information Systems, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity  Full Papers
Topics: D2 PS2 - Comprehensive approaches to managing cybersecurity in energy applications
Securing Grid Connectivity with Quantum-Safe IPsec
This session discusses how to secure utility grid communications against emerging quantum-era risks by strengthening IPsec with quantum-safe cryptographic approaches. It outlines practical methods for deploying quantum-resistant key exchange and encryption alongside complementary controls such as MACsec to enhance end-to-end protection without disrupting operations.
Speakers: Ziad Majzoub (Nokia), Dominique Verhulst (Nokia)

ID: 10333 - D2 Information Systems, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity - Full Papers
Topics: D2 PS3 - Next-generation telecommunications technologies to support grid decarbonisation and digitalisation Segment Routing for Differential
Protection: Transport Network Evolution and Field Validation for C37.94 Applications in High Power Substations
This session shows how Segment Routing can modernize transport networks to support mission-critical differential protection, including C37.94-based applications in high-voltage substations. It presents field validation results and key design considerations, latency, resiliency, and deterministic path control to ensure protection traffic remains reliable during network evolution.
Speakers: Jorge Iporre (Nokia), Dominique Verhulst (Nokia) and M. Velasquez (ELFEC)

ID: 10885 - D2 Information Systems, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity - Full Papers
Topics: D2 PS3 - Next-generation telecommunications technologies to support grid decarbonisation and digitalisation
Supporting Routed GOOSE (R-GOOSE) Traffic over IP/MPLS Using Multicast VPNs
This session explains how Routed GOOSE (R-GOOSE) messaging can be transported reliably over IP/MPLS networks by using Multicast VPN (MVPN) to preserve multicast distribution across routed utility backbones. It outlines a reference architecture and key design considerations, such as segmentation, resiliency, and QoS—to support IEC 61850 performance requirements while enabling scalable, multi-substation deployments.
Speaker: Dr. Mauricio Subieta (Nokia)

ALSO don't miss this presentation by RED Electrica from Spain!

ID: 11644 - D2 Information Systems, Telecommunications and Cybersecurity - Full Papers
Topics: D2 PS3 - Next-generation telecommunications technologies to support grid decarbonisation and digitalisation
This session describes the implementation and deployment of multiprotocol services over an MPLS-based critical infrastructure network to consolidate legacy and modern applications onto a resilient transport backbone. It covers key design and operational considerations, including service separation, QoS, high availability, and migration strategy—to deliver secure, scalable connectivity for mission-critical traffic.
Speakers: J. R. Feijoo Martínez, B. Peralta Vicente, J. M. Delgado Álvarez

We look forward to connecting with you at CIGRE 2026!