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Power Africa Conference 2019: Advancing Power Systems Integration and Technology in Africa

Join the premier conference in Africa for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in power systems integration, business models, and policies for the African continent. Attend plenary sessions, presentations, workshops, tutorials, and panel discussions. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network and gain valuable insights from industry experts.

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Power Africa Conference 2019: Advancing Power Systems Integration and Technology in Africa

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  1. 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

  3. IEEE- A Few Facts • AIEE(1884)AmericanInstituteofElectrical Engineers – 13May2009:125thanniversary • IRE(1912) InstituteofRadioEngineers – 2012:100yearsofIEEEProceedings After the merger ofAIEEand IRE: • IEEE(1963) InstituteofElectrical Engineers

  4. IEEE- IEEE Members • IEEE membersare engineers,scientistsand alliedprofessionalswhosetechnicalinterestsare rootedinelectricaland computersciences, engineeringandrelateddisciplines • IEEEdesignatedfields:engineering,computer sciencesandinformationtechnology,physical sciences,biologicaland medicalsciences, mathematics,technicalcommunications, education,management, lawandpolicy

  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 R7: 17,861 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 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 • The39Societiesand7TechnicalCouncilshavebeen combinedin10Divisions: • Circuitsand Devices(CAS,ED,SSC;CEDA,Nano) • IndustrialApplications (CPMT,DEI,IA,IM,PEL,UFFC) • CommunicationsTechnology(Com) • ElectromagneticsandRadiation (AP,BT,CE,EMC,Mag,MTT,NPS;CSC,RFID) • Computer(C)– also division • Engineeringand HumanSociety(E,IE,PSE,PC,R,SIT,TEM) • EnergyandPowerEngineering(PE) • Signals and Applications (AES,GRS,IT,ITS,OE,SP,VT) • Systemsand Control(CIS,CS,EMB,Pho,RA,SMC;Bio,Sen,Sys)

  10. IEEE Societies and Councils • The 39 Societiesand7 TechnicalCouncils • Bringmembers togetherwithsimilarinterests • Sponsorconferences,workshops,tutorials, seminars,etc. • Developpublications:Journals,Magazines, Newsletters,Transactions • Recognizemember accomplishments

  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

  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

  13. Why attend conferences? • Networking and Eureka moments • Discovery and Feedback • Develop & Improve Oral communication skills • Expand Expert Knowledge: Recent developments • Renewed motivation

  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

  15. What to Expect Plenary & Presentation Workshop & Tutorial Tour Panel

  16. TUTORIALS • Electrical Safety and standards: • Mini-grid design & Implementation strategy • Electricity in Petrochemical industry • SIGHT: Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. DISCUSSIONS

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