“The future of Electric Power Engineering - The contribution of technical associations”

In the most developed countries, Electric Power Engineering no longer attracts students as it used to, for the profit of Telecommunication and data processing disciplines. It is not the case for developing countries, but the common feeling is that Electricity is a mature technique, with no real expectation of technical development. Everything has already been invented or discovered! Hence, the question: Is there a future for Electric Power Engineering? Let us look at two important points, especially of interest for us: •what is the place of Energy and Electricity in the world tomorrow ? •what could be the place of technical knowledge and cooperation in the future ? Future of our world greatly depends on access to energy and especially electricity. Tremendous challenges loom ahead for the Electricity Supply Industry, in almost all parts of the world and electrical engineering is to play a leading part in the answer. Be sure that there is a bright future for this discipline. Electricity is vital for the development of the world and the well-being of the mankind, and sharing knowledge is for the benefit of all.