CIGRE Panel C6 Distribution Systems and Dispersed Generation has the objective of the ongoing development of fundamental knowledge and skills in the following main areas: Dispersed energy resources connection and integration; Dispersed energy resources concepts in distribution systems operation and planning (microgrids and active distribution networks); Demand management and active customer integration; Rural electrification. CIDER has been created as a practical conference focusing on the integration of DER from the network perspective. It aims to promote sharing of knowledge and best practice within the Asia Pacific region.