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
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
University of Botswana, Botswana
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Bimal K. Bose
University of Tennessee, USA
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Magdy Bayoumi
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA
Panel Chair
Prof. J.L. (Wikus) van Niekerk
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Special Session Chair
University of Corsica, France
Location
Picture Above: © © Botswana Tourism.Banner Pictures from left to right: Elephant, Water Buffalo, Giraffe by © N. Leamy, High-tension lines by zooeybat. 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.
Important Deadlines
| Submissions Due | April 30, 2008 | |
| Notification of Acceptance | May 21, 2008 | |
| Final Manuscripts Due | June 20, 2008 | |
| Registration Deadline | July 1, 2008 |
Technical Committee
If you are interested in joining the IASTED Technical Committee or any of the technical committees related to this conference, please submit your name, address, phone, fax, email, areas of speciality, a list of your most recent publications, and a brief CV by email to calgary@iasted.org.
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