The Second IASTED African Conference on
Power and Energy Systems
~AfricaPES 2008~
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
September 8 – 10, 2008
Gaborone, Botswana
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sponsors
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
- Technical Committee on Power and Energy Systems
World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)
 BCL Mining & Smelting |
 Botswana Department of Water Affairs |
 Botswana Power Corporation |
 Botswana Telecommunications Authority |
 Debswana Diamond Mining Company |
 Water Utilities Corporation |
Conference Chair
Prof. George O. Anderson – University of Botswana, Botswana
Keynote Speaker
"Energy, Environment, and the Advancing Frontier of Power Electronics"
Prof. B. K. Bose – University of Tennessee, USA
Plenary Speaker
"Renewable Energy: From Intellectuality to Reality"
Prof. Magdy Bayoumi – University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
Guest Speaker
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Botswana,
Hon. Ponatshego H. Kedikilwe
Invited Speaker
"Intellectual Capital"
Prof. A. B. Ngowi – University of Botswana, Botswana
Panel Session
"Renewable Energy in Southern Africa"
Prof J.L. van Niekerk – Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Tutorial Session
"Power Electronics and Motor Drives: Advances, Applications and Trends"
Prof. B. K. Bose – University of Tennessee, USA
Host Organization
University of Botswana
Purpose
The IASTED African Conference on Power and Energy Systems is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of power and energy systems. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas.
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
AfricaPES 2008 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Location
Picture above: © Botswana Tourism,Banner Picture: © N. Leamy (Elephant, Water Buffalo, Giraffe); high-tension lines Some Photos have Some Rights Reserved.
Botswana has been called an oasis of peace and tranquility on the African continent. It has a history of political stability, a low crime rate, and is one of Africa's most successful economies. Botswana is about the size of France or Kenya, but its low population density has ensured that its beautiful wilderness has remained unspoiled. Botswana is home to 120,000 migrant elephants – the largest elephant population in the world. The Kalahari Desert covers 84% of the country, yet in the midst of this desert is the world's largest inland delta. The Okavango Delta is a breathtaking labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden channels covering an area of 17000 km². There you will find the Moremi Game Reserve, with forests, floodplains, and lagoons that offer spectacular glimpses of a huge diversity of plant and animal life, including lions, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
The administrative centre for Botswana's strong economy, the capital city of Gaborone, is a fast-growing, vibrant modern city. Shop the amazing collections of local arts and crafts and you will fall in love with Botswana's rich culture and history. Enjoy the many fine restaurants and nightclubs, or take a quiet walk up Kgale Hill to see an amazing view of the city, as well as the pair of black eagles that nest in the craggy cliff face just below the peak.
For more information on Botswana, visit the official tourism site: Tourism of Botswana.
Scope
The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
Alternative Energy and the Environment
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Power Transmission and Generation
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Regulations, Management, and Economics |
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International Program Committee
Click here for a list of the program committee for AfricaPES 2008.
Submission
Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-602.html.
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by April 30, 2008. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.
Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be full papers with approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.
All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind reviewed by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 21, 2008. Final manuscripts are due by June 20, 2008. Registration and final payment are due by July 1, 2008. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.
Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.
Tutorials
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by April 30, 2008. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-602.html.
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).
Persons wishing to organize a special session should email a proposal to calgary@iasted.org by April 30, 2008. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April 30, 2008, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at: www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-602.html.
Journals
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
Important Deadlines
| Submissions Due | April 30, 2008 | |
| Notification of Acceptance | May 21, 2008 | |
| Final Manuscripts Due | June 20, 2008 | |
| Registration Deadline | July 1, 2008 |
