# CEATI International

> CEATI (Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation) is a solution-driven network for power industry professionals. Trusted by 165+ member utilities worldwide, CEATI connects electric utility professionals through collaborative R&D, interest group programs, industry conferences, technical resources, and training. CEATI covers generation (hydropower and thermal), transmission, distribution, and cross-functional planning.

CEATI is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with participants representing over 20 countries across 6 continents. Membership is at the organisational level, open to electric and gas utilities, governmental agencies, and provincial and state research bodies. Members gain access to a library of 2,200+ technical reports and guidance documents, jointly funded R&D projects, and twice-yearly interest group meetings.

## Programs and Interest Groups

- [All Interest Groups](https://www.ceati.com/interest-group): Overview of all 20 topic-focused programs spanning generation, transmission, distribution, and cross-functional planning.
- [Generation Programs](https://www.ceati.com/interest-group?tab=generation): Programs covering hydropower (dam safety, hydraulic plant life, hydro operations and planning) and thermal generation engineering, operations, maintenance, and asset management.
- [Transmission & Distribution Programs](https://www.ceati.com/interest-group?tab=transmissiondistribution): Programs covering overhead lines, underground cables, protection and control, system planning, vegetation management, and automation.
- [Cross-Functional Planning & Strategy](https://www.ceati.com/interest-group?tab=target-tab): Programs on grounding and lightning, cyber and physical security, emerging grid-edge technology, market trends, and renewable integration.

## Membership

- [Membership Overview](https://www.ceati.com/membership): Details on joining CEATI, member benefits, and how collaborative R&D and interest groups work.
- [Member Login](https://my.ceati.com): Portal for existing members to access resources, reports, and group collaboration tools.

## Events and Conferences

- [Events](https://www.ceati.com/events): Upcoming CEATI conferences, webinars, and training workshops including the annual Hydropower Conference and Asset Management Conference.
- [2026 Hydropower Conference](https://site.pheedloop.com/event/hydro2026/home): Annual hydropower industry conference. 2026 event held March 17-18 in San Diego, CA. Theme: "Hydropower Unleashed: Tools, Trends & Tactics for a Resilient Future".

## Research and Resources

- [Research](https://www.ceati.com/research): Information on CEATI's collaborative R&D projects and how members jointly select and fund research.
- [Success Stories](https://www.ceati.com/success-stories): Case studies and testimonials from CEATI member utilities on outcomes from participation in interest groups and conferences.

## About

- [About CEATI](https://www.ceati.com/about-us): Background on CEATI's mission, history, structure, and the network of utilities and technical advisors it serves.
- [Contact](https://www.ceati.com/contact-us): Get in touch with the CEATI team regarding membership, programs, or events.
- [Newsletter](https://www.ceati.com/newsletter): Sign up for CEATI's newsletter for conference updates, new resources, and member news.

## Optional

- [RFPs](https://www.ceati.com/rfps): Open requests for proposals for CEATI research and technical projects.
- [Privacy Statement](https://www.ceati.com/terms): CEATI's privacy and terms of use policy.