Conferences in Nigeria 2019 Power & Energy Conferences in Nigeria Engr. Tunde Y. Salihu General Chair, Power Africa Conference 2019

Content IEEE Mission and Benefits IEEE Division PES & IAS Power Africa What to Expect Conference Details 4/26/2019

Engineers IEEE- A Few Facts AIEE (1884) American Institute of Electrical Engineers – 13 May 2009: 125th anniversary IRE (1912) Institute of Radio Engineers – 2012: 100 years of IEEE Proceedings After the merger of AIEE and IRE: IEEE (1963) Institute of Electrical Engineers 4/26/2019

IEEE- IEEE Members IEEE members are engineers, scientists and allied professionals whose technical interests are rooted in electrical and computer sciences, engineering and related disciplines IEEE designated fields: engineering, computer sciences and information technology, physical sciences, biological and medical sciences, mathematics, technical communications, education, management, law and policy 4/26/2019

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Mission and Benefits The primary mission of IEEE is to foster innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity through Conferences and congresses, publications, industry standards, awards & recognitions, pre-university educational activities. Benefits- IEEE Resources a vast digital library of technical publications. E-learning hub(CLE) over 3,000 standards for the industry on power & energy, ICT. most popular has touched everybody on earth is the IEEE 802.X series for computer networking; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMax.

IEEE Membership By Region R1 to 6: 206,785 R10: 107,154 R8: 77,909 R9: 19,376 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP: 400,000+

Countries in Green- Sections In blue- IEEE Sub-Sections Algeria Egypt Morocco South Africa Ghana Kenya Nigeria Tunisia Zambia Uganda Subsections Alexandria Botswana Sudan Tanzania Mauritius Rwanda More than 6,000+ active members across the continent’s 54 countries.

IEEE- Divisions The 39 Societies and 7 Technical Councils have been combined in 10 Divisions: Circuits and Devices (CAS,ED,SSC;CEDA,Nano) Industrial Applications (CPMT,DEI,IA,IM,PEL,UFFC) Communications Technology (Com) Electromagnetics and Radiation (AP,BT,CE,EMC,Mag,MTT,NPS;CSC,RFID) Computer (C) – also division Engineering and Human Society (E,IE,PSE,PC,R,SIT,TEM) Energy and Power Engineering (PE) Signals and Applications (AES,GRS,IT,ITS,OE,SP,VT) Systems and Control (CIS,CS,EMB,Pho,RA,SMC;Bio,Sen,Sys) 4/26/2019

IEEE Societies and Councils The 39 Societies and 7 Technical Councils Bring members together with similar interests Sponsor conferences, workshops, tutorials, seminars, etc. Develop publications: Journals, Magazines, Newsletters, Transactions Recognize member accomplishments 4/26/2019

PES-Power & Energy Society The Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world's largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public 4/26/2019

IAS – Industry Application Society If your engineering interests are the needs of the industrial or commercial sector, the Industry Applications Society (IAS) will be a valuable professional connection.  One of the largest special interest societies within the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the IAS focuses specifically on the unique needs of industry and commerce 4/26/2019

Why attend conferences? Networking and Eureka moments Discovery and Feedback Develop & Improve Oral communication skills Expand Expert Knowledge: Recent developments Renewed motivation 4/26/2019

Power Africa Conference 2019 Africa premier conference providing a forum for research scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present and discuss latest research findings, ideas, and emerging technologies and applications in the area of power systems integrations, business models, technological advances, policies and regulatory frameworks for the African continent 4/26/2019

What to Expect Workshop & Tutorial Plenary & Presentation Tour Panel 4/26/2019

TUTORIALS Electrical Safety and standards: Mini-grid design & Implementation strategy Electricity in Petrochemical industry SIGHT: Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology 4/26/2019

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: IPECON International Power Engineering Exhibition & Conference, Nigeria Venue: National Engineering Center, Abuja Date: 15-18th July, 2019 Website: http://nipe.org.ng/ipecon/ Sponsors: NIPE Focus: Nigeria Power & Energy challenge Audience: Policy makers/users, legislators, academics, professionals and students 4/26/2019

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: ICEPT International Conference for Energy, Power & Telecommunications Date: 14-18th October, 2019 Venue: Uyo, Akwaibom Website: http://nieee.org.ng/icept/ Sponsors: NIEEE Focus: Broad spectrum of Electrical engineering issues and trends Audience: Policy makers/users, legislators, academics, professionals and students 4/26/2019

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