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

2. Content IEEE Mission and Benefits IEEE Division PES & IAS Power Africa
What to Expect
Conference Details
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. IEEE- Acronyms or Full name

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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)
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. Why attend conferences?
Networking and Eureka moments
Discovery and Feedback
Develop & Improve Oral communication skills
Expand Expert Knowledge: Recent developments
Renewed motivation
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14. 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
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15. What to Expect Workshop & Tutorial Plenary & Presentation Tour Panel
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16. TUTORIALS Electrical Safety and standards:
Mini-grid design & Implementation strategy
Electricity in Petrochemical industry
SIGHT: Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology
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17. UPCOMING CONFERENCES: IPECON
International Power Engineering Exhibition & Conference, Nigeria Venue: National Engineering Center, Abuja Date: 15-18th July, 2019 Website: Sponsors: NIPE Focus: Nigeria Power & Energy challenge Audience: Policy makers/users, legislators, academics, professionals and students
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18. UPCOMING CONFERENCES: ICEPT
International Conference for Energy, Power & Telecommunications Date: 14-18th October, 2019 Venue: Uyo, Akwaibom Website: Sponsors: NIEEE Focus: Broad spectrum of Electrical engineering issues and trends Audience: Policy makers/users, legislators, academics, professionals and students
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