The IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference is a premier event that brings together research scientists, engineers, and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the latest research findings, innovative ideas, and emerging technologies in the power systems sector. This conference is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present on the African continent, focusing on power systems integration, business models, technological advances, policies, and regulatory frameworks. Scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 7 – 11, 2024, the conference aims to serve as a platform for participants from various sectors, including manufacturing, academia, telecommunication, technology companies, and electric utilities. It encourages the sharing of expert-led content, business-driven experiences, and strategic partnerships within the energy industry. The IEEE PowerAfrica Conference also features a diverse technical program, including exhibitions, tutorials, workshops, keynote speeches, and presentations, all designed to foster action plans and reinforce partnerships post-conference. It targets a wide range of participants, from senior-level representatives and government officials to leaders of industries and international organizations, making it an essential gathering for anyone involved in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Africa.

The IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2024 (ISGT Europe 2024) is organized by IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) and University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Croatia, on October 14th-17th, 2024. The conference will be held in Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Šetalište Dr. F. Tuđmana 17, 20207, Srebreno. This year’s conference theme is “Towards Net-Zero: Integrating Smart Technologies for a Decarbonized Connected Energy Grid”. The IEEE PES ISGT Europe conference is an IEEE PES flagship conference organized in Europe. It addresses power grid modernization and the applications for the wide use of information and communication technologies for more intelligent operation of electric power systems and integration of renewable and distributed energy resources. The IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2024 conference will feature keynotes, plenary sessions, panels, industry exhibits, paper and poster presentations by worldwide experts on smart grid and related technologies. Researchers, practitioners and students worldwide are invited to submit papers for consideration to be presented at the conference and to discuss the latest trends and emerging and innovative technologies for grid modernization.