IASTED Conference | Power and Energy Systems | September 8 – 10, 2008

The Second IASTED Africa Conference on
Power and Energy Systems
~AfricaPES 2008~

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

September 8 – 10, 2008
Gaborone, Botswana

Downloadable Call for Papers

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

Special Session

Dr. Philippe Poggi – University of Corsica, France

Tutorial Session

"Power Electronics and Motor Drives: Advances, Applications and Trends"
Prof. B. K. Bose – University of Tennessee, USA

Host Organization

University of Botswana

Location

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 specialty, a list of your most recent publications, and a brief CV by email to calgary@iasted.org.

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The Second IASTED Africa Conference on Power and Energy Systems ~AfricaPES 2008~