The speaker and IEEE Medal and Recognition presentations from the 2021 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit can be watched on the Awards Channel on IEEE.tv each day after the 11–13 May event at: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/ieee_awards. For more information about the event and to view the Agenda, go to: https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/event/2021-vic-summit-honors-ceremony-gala/
Dear Colleagues – Members of IEEE,
We are currently accepting technical paper submissions for our flagship conference, IEEE AFRICON 2021. AFRICON is an IEEE Region 8 flagship conference on the African continent. IEEE AFRICON 2021 will be held in Arusha, Tanzania, 13 – 15 September 2021. The conference is co-sponsored by IEEE Region 8, the IEEE Tanzania Sub-section, and Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology. Topics cover the full area of IEEE, e.g., Communications, Networks, Electronics, Power and Energy, Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing, Industrial Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, and E-learning. This conference will feature world-class plenary speakers, major technical symposiums, industry and academic panels, workshops, tutorials, and invited tracks.
The CONFERENCE VENUE is Arusha International Conference Center (AICC)
Important Notice: If the COVID-19 pandemic and travel ban from some countries prevent authors of accepted papers from attending the conference, arrangements for virtual presentations will be made for such authors.
Special Sessions
We are also inviting undergraduate student authors to participate in the student paper contest.
See details on the website.
Please find the pdf version of the FINAL CfP at:
https://africon2021.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Call-for-papers-v6-EXTENDED-FIRM.pdf
*Registration Fee is Inclusive of welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, Keynotes, Technical Sessions, Conference Bag, Proceedings on USB, Lunch, coffee breaks and snacks, mineral water, writing pads, and pens.
All accepted papers and presented during the conference will be published in the conference proceedings. The conference proceedings will be submitted to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library®.
For further details about the conference please visit:
https://africon2021.org/
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information you may require ([email protected]).
Kind regards,
IEEE AFRICON 2021 organizing team
Dear colleagues and friends,
We would like to invite you to the IEEE PES day webinar hosted by the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter at UoM and Women in Power in UK&I.
Webinar: PES Day 2021 Webinar: Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
Time: Thursday, 22nd April 2021, 15:00– 17:00 BST
Location: Online
We will have the pleasure to host three female leaders in the power and energy field, sharing their views on sustainability and the importance of societies such as the IEEE Power and Energy Society.
Talk 1: PES Women in Power Initiative Abstract The presentation will provide an overview of the IEEE/PES Women in Power (WIP) initiative. WIP fosters diverse leadership by supporting the career advancement, networking and education of women in the energy industry. The goal is not to simply increase the number of women in the industry but to promote women into leadership positions as well. The skills, networking and mentorship that are offered benefit women throughout the industry, whether they are students, engineers, attorneys, policy makers or accountants. WIP is not just for women. Everyone is welcome to join.
Biography of Dr Jessica Bian
Dr. Jessica Bian is the President-Elect of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES). She was the PES Secretary from 2016 to 2019. She is a visionary leader and architect, has spearheaded electric industry’s reliability metrics and grid risk assessment. Currently, she is the Vice President of Grid Services at Grid-X Partners. Before that, she was with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington, DC. Previously, she was the Director of Performance Analysis at North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Under her leadership, a total of 18 industry-wide reliability indicators were established to determine grid reliability, adequacy, and associated risks. She is widely recognized as a pioneer and trusted world leader in the field.
Talk 2: IEEE PES & Education Abstract Prof. Edvina Uzunovic will talk about IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) history and the current PES organizational structure. It is important to know how PES operates, the important committees and how it is structured, such that one can find an interest/benefit for herself/himself. In addition, Edvina will talk about the PES internet sites, PES University and PES Resource Center, and material that one can find there.
Biography of Prof Edvina Uzunovic
Prof. Edvina Uzunovic has over 20 years of experience in the power systems industry and academia. She was a vital contributor to the success of several leading power industry organizations, ranging from utilities to manufacturers. She fulfilled different roles as a Technical Officer, Senior Quantitative Analyst and Senior R&TD Engineer. In 2012, Edvina transitioned from industry to academia and is currently a Professor in the ECE department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Edvina has received several awards including first place at the IEEE PES Student Poster Contest in 1999; the EPRI Awards for 2002 Innovators and Technology Award for the contributions to the FACTS technology; and US National Committee of CIGRE Recognition Awards for noteworthy 2002 and 2006 CIGRE Technical papers.
Talk 3: Sustainable power grids Abstract The energy system is in a global transition towards a sustainable society. Resource efficiency and environmental concerns push towards change into the use of renewable energy resources and to optimize the energy usage. This transition has been motivated by climate and energy goals and a growth in energy needs. The United Nations adapted a resolution for a sustainable development with 16 goals until 2030 and the European Commission has launched the targets towards 2030 of at least 27% renewable energy in final energy consumption at European level. The electric power system is being modernized to enable this transition for a sustainable society. New power grid developments include possibilities and challenges with generation, delivery, and usage of electricity as an integrated part of the energy system. This involves new forms of usage of electricity, for example, for transportation and demand response, and to the updating of existing electricity infrastructures. For electricity generation, the trend is toward new large-scale developments like offshore wind farms, as well as small-scale developments like rooftop solar energy. At the same time digitalization of society is creating new opportunities for control and automation as well as new business models and energy related services. Another key area for developments is the circular economics, which results in a new dimension for the life cycle cost assessment for all technical systems. This presentation will provide a general discussion about the developments of the electric power system for a sustainable society. It will also highlight recent events including power capacity shortages in Sweden and the power loss incident in Texas.
Biography of Prof Lina Bertling Tjernberg
Prof. Lina Bertling Tjernberg is a Professor in Power Grid Technology at KTH the Royal Institute of Technology. She is the Director of the Energy platform and is the Coordinator of Life long learning at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Her research and teaching are focused on developments of the future sustainable electric power grid with a special interest in reliability analysis, predictive maintenance and asset management. She is a Senior Member of IEEE and is a Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE PES. She has been the Chair of the Swedish PE/PEL Chapter (2009-2019) and has served in the Governing Board of IEEE PES (2012-2016). She has been an Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid Technologies and chaired the first IEEE ISGT Europe Conference. She is involved as an advisor and expert in the Program Committee of the World Energy Council, the National Strategic Council for Wind Power, the ISGAN Academy of Smart Grid, the National Committee of CIRED, and she is part of the expert pool for the EU commission.
This is a Call for Contributors, for the IEEE Region 8 Today initiative which aims to be the voice of the IEEE R8 members.
A Contributor has the following very important role:
The following skills are required and will be taken into account for the application evaluation:
The following skills are desired and will be taken into account for application evaluation:
If you are interested in making your Section and Local Activities further known, then, you can apply to become an IEEE Region 8 Today Contributor, and have a chance to be the voice of your Section!
We need:
The above data will only be used for application evaluation and will not be shared.
Please send us your application by email at [email protected] by 30 March 2021.
The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology Webinar Series invites applications for Call for Student Outreach Volunteers. The IEEE SSIT Webinar Series is a pilot project activity of the Chapter’s Committee of IEEE SSIT. We are engaging with practising technologists and researcher to compile a series of interesting and engaging global webinars to facilitate understanding of the complex interaction between technology, science and society, its impact on individuals and society in general, professional and social responsibility in the practice of engineering, science, and technology, and open discussion on the resulting issues.
We are looking for energetic IEEE student members to join us as outreach volunteers.
If you wish to contribute to this activity? Please click here to apply.
Please help to promote the IEEE SSIT Webinar Series by distributing this information to your colleagues and students. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Saiteja Goud K by email at [email protected]. Thank you!
This week, IEEE Region 8 has started its re-imagined 2021 Spring Meeting Series, which will include the 116th IEEE Region 8 Committee Meeting as well.
These meetings used to be held in-person twice per year to discuss the Region 8 strategy, operations, affairs, and to welcome its new volunteers. For the third time in a row, unfortunately, the meetings are being held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we remain optimistic to have a face-to-face meeting soon.
This spring, besides the regular meeting, we are also providing a chance to get to know the IEEE future vision of the three candidates for the 2022 IEEE President-Elect.
The meetings will take place from March 15th to March 21st with a schedule full of presentations from distinguished guests, operating committee members, subcommittee chairs, and more.
The first day of the meeting will start with a welcoming speech by the Region 8 Director, Antonio Luque, and an Orientation Session for the New Region 8 volunteers, moderated by the Region 8 Director-Elect, Vincenzo Piuri.
For the 2021 Spring meetings, Region 8 will celebrate announcing the new IEEE Region 8 Logo, and the Persian New Year (Nowruz). Moreover, a new forum, R8 Forum, will be arranged to have open and informal discussions in the context of the region’s operations and future plans with a focus on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on regional activities.
Pencil it in your calendars and don’t forget to join us. The full agenda is available at:
https://ieeer8.org/category/committee/meetings/2021-march-online/
Look forward to seeing you all soon 🙂
IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC)/IEEE SIGHT have announced the first funding opportunity of 2021! The Call for Proposals is being offered to support IEEE member grassroots humanitarian technology and sustainable development projects that utilize technology to address the COVID-19 situation.
Ready to apply? Create an account on the online funding portal to submit a proposal for any of the programs.
More details and the Call for Proposals can be found on the HAC website.
Are you an IEEE Volunteer leading Pre-University STEM outreach programs?
Share your programs on the IEEE Pre-University Volunteer STEM Portal so we can demonstrate the collective impact IEEE is making to inspire the STEM professionals of tomorrow.
TryEngineering.org launched a new IEEE Pre-University Volunteer STEM Portal to support IEEE volunteers in their STEM outreach initiatives as well as building local STEM communities.
The new STEM portal is the place to be for all things related to pre-university STEM programs at IEEE, featuring a searchable database of programs and “how-to” resources developed by volunteers like you. Share your programs today!
Together, Let’s Share. Give Back. And Inspire as many students as possible.
For more information: [email protected]
Get Involved with IEEE HAC/SIGHT!
There are many benefits to engaging in humanitarian technology and sustainable development activities at IEEE, such as the opportunity to learn and develop professional skills, connection and community with like-minded IEEE members around the world, working toward a greater purpose, and making a real difference!
Join the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) and IEEE SIGHT to get involved. You can become an IEEE SIGHT member; form a SIGHT Group to assess needs in your local community, apply for financial resources, and implement a sustainable technological solution; volunteer on a Committee; or help share these opportunities with others who may be interested. HAC and SIGHT also offer free, online resources on the IEEE Learning Network (ILN) and SIGHT website to equip participants with a basic understanding of humanitarian technology and sustainable development topics. Questions? Write to [email protected]
If you would be interested in a longer article for a blog post or website, or a general description of either HAC or SIGHT, please let me know. I would be happy to work with you to come up with customized content to fit the medium and audience you had in mind.
An international event recognizing how massive antennas in the US and Italy confirmed Einstein’s 1916 prediction about the nature of gravity
The website is www.GWAMilestone.com
That site’s registration page at https://www.gwamilestone.com/register
includes a link to this registration page:
