IECON 2024

🌟 Attention IECON 2024 Attendees! 🌟 Don't miss out on these inspiring keynote sessions from global leaders in industrial electronics technologies: 📅 Plenary Keynote Session 1 | November 4, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 🎤 Johann KOLAR Professor and Director, Power Electronic Systems Laboratory, ETH Zurich Speech Title: Challenging the Deep — Ultra-Deep Seas eROVs 📅 Plenary Keynote Session 2 | November 5, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🎤 Jeremiah McNatt Principal Technologist for Power, NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Speech Title: Power Needs and Challenges from the Moon to Mars 🎤 Maryam Saeedifard Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology Speech Title: Multi-Terminal DC Grids: Perspectives and Challenges 📅 Plenary Keynote Session 3 | November 6, 2024 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 🎤 Konstantinos Laskaris Director, Motor Technology, TESLA Speech Title: The Physics-Model Based Powertrain Design 🎤 Peter Palensky Professor and Head of Department, Electrical Sustainable Energy, TU Delft Speech Title: The Energy System: From Analog to Digital? 🎤 Victor Veliadis Executive Director & CTO, PowerAmerica Speech Title: Accelerating SiC Mass Commercialization Register Today for 50th IEEE IECON 2024: https://lnkd.in/dNmh_f5k #IEEE #IECON #IES #Keynote #SmartGrid #Energy #EV #AeroSpace #PowerElectronics #WBG #HVDC

🚨 Exciting Event at IEEE IECON 2024! 🚨 Get ready for the ICScape Room (ICS Cyber Escape Room), organized by Idaho National Laboratory at the 50th IEEE IECON 2024 in Chicago from November 3rd to 6th! 🧠 Your Mission: Decode enigmas, outwit cyber threats, and beat the clock! These ICScape Rooms are where adrenaline meets intellect, and teamwork reigns supreme. ✨ Why Should You Dive In? • Team Synergy: Rally your colleagues and unite your brainpower to conquer challenges together. • Skill Surge: Sharpen your cybersecurity skills in a fun and engaging setting—whether you’re a code ninja or a systems whisperer! • Countdown Thrills: Feel the adrenaline as the clock ticks down! Can your team unravel the mystery before time runs out? • Networking Bonanza: Connect with fellow tech wizards, industry leaders, and like-minded professionals. 🔥 SLOTS ARE LIMITED!! Each session is limited to 15 people. Don’t miss out on this electrifying experience—RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Join us for thrills, skills, and unforgettable teamwork! For more information, Visit: https://lnkd.in/dhdHSven Idaho National Laboratory IECON 2024 IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) #IEEE #IECON #IES #EscapeRoom #Cybersecurity #Cyber #ICS

📢 Discover Chicago City During Your Conference Visit 📢 Attending a conference in Chi-town? Make the most of your trip with these must-do activities in downtown Chicago: 1. Millennium Park: Snap a selfie at the iconic Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean") and enjoy free concerts at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 2. Art Institute of Chicago: Immerse yourself in world-class art collections, including famous works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Hopper. 3. Chicago Riverwalk: Enjoy a scenic walk, dine at riverside restaurants, or join an architecture river cruise for a unique city perspective. Remember to try some deep-dish pizza or a Chicago-style hot dog for the full city experience. #IECON2024 #IEEE #50thIECON #PowerElectronics #ChicagoAttractions #ExploreChicago #WindyCity Disclaimer: These suggestions are based on popular attractions in Chicago. Please check opening hours and availability, as they may vary depending on the season and current events. Photo Credit: ChooseChicago.com

Congratulations to the Winners of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Generative AI Hackathon Challenge 2024! 1st Place: Varsha Wijethunge, Saneru Akarawita, Shakya Abeytunge, Tharushika Hegodaarachchi University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2nd Place: Chen Liu, Linzhe Cai, Geordie Dalzell RMIT University, Australia 3rd Place: Aurora Esteban Toscano Universidad de Córdoba, Spain 4th Place: Saketh Reddy Balpunuri, Raja Chandrasekaran, Nallagatla Vishnu Sai, Akula Lokesh, Praveen Kumar Vel Tech Technical University, India 5th Place: Benedictus Bimo Cahyo Wicaksono, Abidjanna Zulfa Hamdika, Anggito Anju Hartawan Manalu, Edward Yosafat Sirait, Jhoni Ananta Sitepu Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia 6th Place: Saran Dharshan S.P, Amritha Nandini, Sowmya V, Sanjay Kumar KJ, Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamVishwa Vidyapeetham, India Finalist 1: Dr. Rabeea Jaffari, sulafa mageed Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan Finalist 2: Ulindu De Silva, Leon Fernando, Kalinga Bandara University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Finalist 3: Trương Minh Duy, Huynh Ngoc Thien Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam The hackathon consisted of eight sprints, 1) initial workshop on Gen AI capabilities in industrial systems, 2) team formation and proposal submission, 3) team presentations, evaluation and shortlisting, 4) Gen AI solution design and development, 5) solution prototyping and evaluation, 6) project documentation, 7) presentation and 8) compilation and submission of full paper to IECON 2024. IES sincerely appreciates the excellent leadership effort of Project Chair Daswin de Silva, Project Coordinator Lakshitha Gunasekara and the mentors and contributors of the IEEE Student Branch at La Trobe University. All winning teams will be presenting their peer-reviewed research papers at the IECON 2024 in Chicago, Session 41 - Generative Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications and Systems, Wed 6 November 8 AM CT.

Explore the preliminary detailed technical program: https://lnkd.in/dfk7J-v6 We are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated detailed technical program for the IECON 2024, happening in Chicago this November! IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) #IEEE #IECON #IES #Program #Schedule #Conference #Chicago #IndustrialElectronics

Electric Power Engineers will be exhibiting at IECON 2024. Come visit us to learn more about how we're driving innovation and powering the future of energy. See you there! #IECON #EnergyInnovation #PowerEngineers #EPExhibits

Electric Power Engineers exhibiting at IECON 2024! About Electric Power Engineers: A leader in grid reliability and resiliency, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for over 50 years. Offering comprehensive services and proprietary solutions spanning utility engineering, grid and resource integration, reliability and compliance, and software and grid analytics, EPE’s client-centric approach delivers unmatched expertise throughout the project life cycle. Committed to designing and developing the grid of the future, EPE’s highly experienced team of detail-oriented consultants are passionate about helping clients address complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, bridge gaps, and gain visibility into the evolving complexities of the grid. Learn more about EPE: https://epeconsulting.com/ IECON 2024 Website: https://lnkd.in/eUFq6ary IECON Industry Liaison and Exhibition Chairs: Mohsen Hosseinzadehtaher, Harish Sarma Krishnamoorthy, Mohammed Ben-Idris, Michael Condry, Nikhil Kumar, Jens Onna Krah, Hussain Sayed #IECON #IEEE #IES #Chicago #TradeShow #Exhibition #SmartGrid #PowerElectronics #Renewable #Energy #EV #IECON2024

We are delighted to announce IECON 2024 Panel Session 24! Join us for the Panel Session 24: "The role of real-time, multi-fidelity, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations for accelerating renewable energy integration" 🎤 Panel Moderator: Aditya Ashok, Director – Energy Systems Research, OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES, USA 🔊 Panel Speakers: Sanjeev Pannala – Senior Research Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA Phani Ratna Vanamali Marthi – Senior Research Engineer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA Nayeem Ninad, Research Engineer/Team Lead, Natural Resources, Canada 🔗 For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ddBCKjxq Don't miss out on this insightful session on real-time and HIL for renewable energy integration, led by esteemed experts from Industry and National Labs. #IEEE #IES #IECON #Panel #RenewableEnergy #HIL #RT #realtime #Chicago #Conference #smartgrid

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗖𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 - from IES President, Milos Manic Dear IES Members,  I cordially invite you to join the livestreamed Zoom webinar of the third IES AdCom meeting of 2024.  Meeting 1: IES AdCom Strategy Day - November 6, 2024, 9:00 AM CST (3:00 UTC) Meeting 2: IES AdCom General Meeting - November 7, 2024, 9:00 AM CST (3:00 UTC)   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝗖𝗼𝗺? The IES Administrative Committee (AdCom) governs and administers the Society under the Society’s Constitution and Bylaws, in the best interests of the IEEE, the IES members, and the scientific communities in the areas of the IES field of interest. By joining these meetings, you will gain an understanding and experience of how the AdCom engages in discussion, consultation, voting and decision-making on current and future activities of the Society. In the IES Town Hall, we will discuss how members can engage more frequently and deeply with IES activities. During Strategy Day, we will work on the overall strategy of the Society, objectives, goals and KPIs, your input and feedback will be invaluable for these planning activities. You can also engage in Q&A with members and officers of the IES in both meetings.   𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? You must use an email address associated with your Zoom account to register for the webinars. New to Zoom? Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eZ8pvAwR Register for the IES AdCom Strategy Day and AdCom General Meeting here: https://lnkd.in/eij5PZy7 Once you have registered, you will receive instructions by email on how to join the meeting.   Sincerely, Milos Manic IES President

Diversity Equity and Inclusion at ETFA 2024 The third IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Workshop ran on Sept. 12 in Padova, in conjunction with IEEE @ETFA2024. It was my pleasure to organize and chair this event together with Giulia Michieletto, IES WiE ambassador from the University of Padova. A big thanks to our speakers: Clara Otero, Senior Director of System Marketing from NXP Semiconductors, Chiara Masiero, Senior Data Scientist and Lead R&D Scientist from Statwolf Data Science, and two Professors from the University of Padova, i.e., Roberto Oboe, who is also an IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) AdCom member and a Fellow of the IEEE, and Silvana Badaloni. Great panel discussion with the audience.