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SUMMARY:CIGRESA 12th Regional Conference 2025 Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 CIGRE Southern Africa Regional Conference will be held from 14 to 17 October 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.\nClick Here for Final Conference Programme\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nConference Theme: “Changes required for a sustainable power system in the energy transition in Africa”\nRecent amendments to South Africa’s Electricity Regulation Act have highlighted the dramatic shifts in the country’s energy landscape. The African continent and the international energy sector as a whole are undergoing substantial structural changes. These changes necessitate urgent action in three key areas: technological innovation\, regulatory reform\, and environmental considerations. Such measures are necessary in order to create an environment conducive to a sustainable power system that can meet the growing demand for electricity. \nMoreover\, this energy transition has to be achieved while balancing multiple objectives: decarbonizing the sector to combat climate change\, ensuring equitable access to clean energy\, and fostering new economic opportunities within the industry. This conference will provide a platform to attendees\, from the region and beyond\, to deliberate on subjects that expand on how we can build\, transform\, and adapt a sustainable power system in the energy transition on the continent. \nThe discussions and knowledge exchange at this conference will be between industry stakeholders: electric utilities (generation/transmission/ distribution)\, regional power pools\, municipalities\, system operators\, regulators\, policy makers manufacturers and suppliers\, universities\, standardizing bodies\, research laboratories and other authorities in the field of the development of electrical systems\, primarily in Africa\, with a global perspective. \nPreferential Subjects\nPapers across all study committees have been invited and preference were given to submissions in the fields of technology\, planning\, operations and markets as well as those covering actual project and operational experiences with focus on the following subjects: \nTechnology Changes \n\n\n\nData-Driven Power Grids: Solutions for a Sustainable Grid\nTechnological advancements for renewable energy integration\nGrid stability and resilience\n\n\n\nRegulatory Changes \n\n\n\nMarkets and consumer behavior\nEnergy policy and regulations\nTariff re-structuring and energy sector reform\n\n\n\nDecarbonization & Climate Change \n\n\n\nEnergy efficiency and sustainability\nEnvironmental changes for new grids\nJust Energy Transition\nGrid security in the face of climate change and intermittent generation\n\n\n\nContacts \n\n\n\nOrganizing Committee Lead: Sharon Mushabe (arigyes@ntcsa.co.za)\nTechnical Committee Lead: Jana Breedt (breedtjn@ntcsa.co.za)\nEnquiries / Registration: Anelja de Bok (anelja@activecapture.co.za)
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigresa-12th-regional-conference-2025-call-for-paper/
LOCATION:CSIR International Convention Centre\, Meiring Naudé Rd\, Brummeria\, \, 0001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251007T113000
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SUMMARY:FROM SWEDEN TO SAIEE - Gösta Kallner on the Future of Private Mobile Networks
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO RSVP\n 
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/from-sweden-to-saiee-gosta-kallner-on-the-future-of-private-mobile-networks/
LOCATION:SAIEE House\, 18A Gill Street\, Observatory\, Gauteng\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250220T090000
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SUMMARY:CIGRE SC D2 RAG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/523560685 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nAccess Code: 523-560-685\nFrance: +33 430 001 234 \nJoin from a video-conferencing room or system.\nMeeting ID: 523-560-685\nDial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com\nOr dial directly: 523560685@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##523560685
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-sc-d2-rag-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting: GoTo Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:CIGRE SA Paris Feedback Session 2024
DESCRIPTION:The National Committee of CIGRE Southern Africa \nWill present feedback on the Paris 2024 Session on Wednesday & Thursday\, 23 & 24 October 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre. CIGRE is well known as the world’s foremost source of Power system expertise. The latest research and discussions will be shared during this event. \nThe Feedback Session will be followed by a networking cocktail function at 17h20 (also at Birchwood). Please note that seats are limited. Book your seat(s) today! \n\n\n\nDate:\n23 & 24 October 2024\n\n\nVenue:\nBirchwood Hotel – Boksburg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeedback Session\n\n\nRegistration From\n08:00\n\n\nTime – Day 1:\n09:00 – 16:40\n\n\nTime – Day 2:\n09:00 – 16:20\n\n\nCPD:\nApplied for CPD Accreditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCocktail Function\n\n\nDate:\n23 October 2024\n\n\nTime:\n17:20 – 21:00\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSponsorship Opportunities\nCIGRE SA is a non-profit organisation and are calling out to all industry partners to assist by sponsoring these events. Every contribution will be appreciated. Please contact the secretariat at info@cigresa-events.co.za for sponsorship opportunities
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-sa-paris-feedback-session-2024/
LOCATION:Birchwood Hotel\, 14 View Point Street Boksburg 1106\, Boksburg\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241009T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Study Committees B4 and C4 The GPT without reactive power offers optimal power system efficiency!
DESCRIPTION:The GPT without reactive power offers optimal power system efficiency! \nScope: The General Power Theory (GPT) challenges fundamental aspects of power engineering and existing power theories. Based on a two-part paper in recent editions of Cigre Science and Engineering\, and papers and discussion contributions at the Cigre Paris Session 2024\, this webinar offers a summary of the GPT’s development\, testing\, and applications. The experimental test results of implementing GPT control in three different power electronic converters demonstrate that optimal system performance can be achieved without a concept of reactive power. The GPT has significant implications for the electrical power industry worldwide in aspects as broad as converter control\, grid codes\, tariffs\, and understanding and mitigating the effects of geomagnetically induced currents. \nPresenters:  Trevor Gaunt\, B.Sc.Eng. (Natal)\, M.B.L. (South Africa)\, Ph.D. (Cape Town)\, FSAIEE\, is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering\, University of Cape Town. He was Principal Investigator on research funded by the Open Philanthropy Project on the mitigation of effects of geomagnetically induced currents in power systems\, and on UCT’s Advanced GPT Inverter Demonstration project.  He is a Cigre member. \nPitambar Jankee\, B.Sc.Eng. M.Sc.Eng.\, Ph.D. (Cape Town)\, MIEEE.  His thesis focussed on the implementation of GPT control of power electronic converters and the testing using Hardware-In-the-Loop and in real labs. He has worked with Solution Station in Cape Town and at Ario MeTapower in Pretoria. In April 2024\, he joined the Battery Energy Storage Department of Siemens Energy in Erlangen\, Germany. His research interests include power-electronic converter control\, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications\, power theory\, geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) and power systems stability. He is a Cigre NGN member. \nMeeting Details \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \nhttps://meet.goto.com/345537421 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\n(For supported devices\, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) \nFrance: +33 430 001 241\n– One-touch: tel:+33430001241\,\,345537421# \nAccess Code: 345-537-421 \nJoin from a video-conferencing room or system.\nDial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com\nMeeting ID: 345 537 421\nOr dial directly: 345537421@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##345537421
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-sa-webinar-scs-b4-and-c4-the-gpt-without-reactive-power-offers-optimal-power-system-efficiency/
LOCATION:Gauteng
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
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SUMMARY:CIGRESA 11th Regional Conference 2023 Call for Paper
DESCRIPTION:Background  \nGlobal events such as the COVID-19 global pandemic and climate change\, accompanied by the Carbon Reduction drive\, has shown us all how interconnected our lives are. These events are forcing behavioural changes on us all\, giving rise to innovative ways to work\, operate and manage our worlds in all the far-reaching corners of the world. We are thus compelled to adapt\, change and be resilient in the face of it all. \nSimilarly\, our power networks\, the interconnectedness of our power grids must be just as resilient. They must adapt and transform as we continuously shift to cleaner energy sources in order to build the power system for future generations. \nThis conference will provide a platform to deliberate on subjects that expound on how we can build\, transform\, adapt a resilient power system for the future. These discussions will be between electric utilities (generation/transmission/ distribution)\, municipalities\, system operators\, regulators\, manufacturers and suppliers\, universities\, standardizing bodies\, research laboratories and authorities on topics in the field of the development of electrical systems in Africa. \nPreferential Subjects\nPapers across all study committees are invited. Preference will be given to submissions in the fields of technology\, planning\, operations and markets as well as those covering actual project and operational experiences with focus on the following subjects: \n\nEnsuring grid resilience and Infrastructure readiness in the Southern Africa Region\, resulting from effects of Global Climate Change and Decarbonization\nManaging power systems in a pandemic or global event.\nNew innovations or improvements to existing power systems/grids/network (Equipment\, Systems\, Control and Automation\, Telecommunications)\nImpact of Digital Transformation on Southern African power systems (Cyber security\, Digital Twins\, Internet of Things);\nEnsuring Energy security considering entire value chain (Generation [conventional\, renewable\, storage]\, Transmission\, Distribution\, including Microgrids\, and Distributed energy\, resources)\nEnsuring Social and Environmental Sustainability of the rapidly evolving Power System\n\nVenue  \nCSIR International Convention Centre \nMeiring Naude Road\, Brummeria\, Pretoria\n\nAbstract Submission\nParticipants wishing to present papers should submit abstracts of no more than 500 words by following instructions on the conference website. The template is available on the conference website.  Kindly note all submissions must be in English. Authors should be available to present at the conference. Postgraduate research student participation is encouraged. All submissions must be in English and made via easychair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cigresa2023 \nPlease note: Submitted papers cannot be submitted for any other conference\, especially the 2024 Paris Session. All presenters must register to attend the conference. \nReview Process\nAll submissions will be assessed by at least two independent reviewers. Submissions that are accepted by the review panel will be published in the conference proceedings. \nDeadlines\nAbstract submission:         17 April 2023\nAbstract acceptance:        22 May 2023\nPaper submission:              24 July 2023\nPaper acceptance:              21 Aug 2023 \nWebsite\nFor more information keep checking the \nwebsite for details:   https://cigresa.org.za/event/11thcigresa-2023/  and www.cigresa-events.co.za \nContacts:\nOrganising committee: \nSharon Mushabe (arigyes@eskom.co.za) \nTechnical committee:\n Philip Konig (philip.konig@gmail.com) \nEnquiries / Registration: \nAnelja de Bok (anelja@activecapture.co.za) \nRegistration\nRegistration will open on 01 May 2023\n\n\n\nDownload [64.75 KB]  \nDownload [239.10 KB]
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/11thcigresa-2023/
LOCATION:CSIR International Convention Centre\, Meiring Naudé Rd\, Brummeria\, \, 0001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221103T083000
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SUMMARY:Paris 2022 Feedback Session Gala Dinner & Awards
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URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/paris-2022-feedback-session-gala-dinner-awards/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTSTAMP:20260423T115700
CREATED:20220315T090133Z
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SUMMARY:CIGRE Session
DESCRIPTION:About the Session\n  \nCIGRE Session\nThe Paris Session is back! Reconnect with your colleagues from all over the globe\, discuss the salient issues facing the industry\, take in over 950 new technical papers at the Poster Session\, or visit the global industry exhibition. The Paris Session offers this and so much more! We invite you to come to Paris\, the city of light\, this August 28 and experience the leading global event for power system expertise.
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-session/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
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SUMMARY:10th Cigre Southern Africa Regional Conference: "Transforming the power system for future generations"
DESCRIPTION:Background  \nThe COVID-19 global pandemic has shown us how interconnected our lives are in this global village. It has forced behavioural changes on us all\, given rise to innovative ways to work\, operate and manage our worlds in all the far-reaching corners of the world. We have had to adapt and change and be resilient in the face of it all. \nSimilarly\, our power networks\, the interconnectedness of our power grids have to be just as resilient. They have to adapt and transform as we continuously shift to cleaner energy sources in order to build the power system for future generations. \nThis conference will provide a platform to deliberate on subjects that expound on how we can build\, transform\, adapt a resilient power system for the future. These discussions will be between electric utilities (generation/transmission/ distribution)\, municipalities\, system operators\, regulators\, manufacturers and suppliers\, universities\, standardizing bodies\, research laboratories and authorities on topics in the field of the development of electrical systems in Africa. \nPreferential Subjects\nPapers across all study committees are invited. Preference will be given to submissions in the fields of technology\, planning\, operations and markets as well as those covering actual project and operational experiences with focus on the following subjects: \n\n\n\nChanging\, adapting\, hardening for power systems/grids/networks;\nManaging power systems in a pandemic or global event;\nNew innovations or improvements to existing power systems/grids/networks;\n\n\n\n\nClimate change;\nCyber security;\nTelecommunications;\nData Capturing/Analysis for power systems;\nEnergy security;\nEnergy storage;\nMicrogrids\, distributed energy resources;\n\nAbstract Submission\nPlease note: we are accepting abstracts until the 17 May 2021. Participants wishing to present papers should submit abstracts of no more than 500 words.  Kindly note all submissions must be in English. All submissions must be in English and made via easychair link:  https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=10thcigresouthernafr \nKindly follow instructions given in the paper template. To download the abstract template\, follow this link: Abstract template 10th Regional Conference 2021 \nPaper Submission\nParticipants wishing to present papers should submit a full paper no longer than 10 pages.   Kindly follow instructions given in the paper template. \nTo download the paper template\, follow this link: 10th Regional Conference Paper Template (MS Word) \nAll submissions must be in English and made via easychair link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=10thcigresouthernafr \nReview Process\nAll submissions will be assessed by at least two independent reviewers. Papers that are accepted by the review panel will be published in the conference proceedings. \nDeadlines (**New Dates**)\n\nAbstract submission: 17 May 2021\nAbstract acceptance: 04 June 2021\nPaper submission: 15 April 2021 02 Jul 2021\nRegistration opens: 05 July 2021\nPaper acceptance: 17 June 2021 02 Aug 2021\nFinal (‘camera-ready’) paper submission: 31 July 2021 16 August 2021\nPresentation Submission – 30 September 2021 (click here to download the Presentation Template)\nBiography Submission – 30 September 2021 (click here to download the Bio Template)\nRegistration Deadline – 28 October 2021 (click here to register)\n\nVenue  \nThe conference will be virtual due to COVID-19 safety concerns. \nAuthors should be available to present at the conference either online or via video submission \n  \nContacts\nOrganising committee: Sidwell Mtetwa (ngezwi.bytheword@gmail.com) \nEnquiries: Anelja de Bok (anelja@activecapture.co.za)
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/10thcigresa-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201015T170000
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SUMMARY:Feedback Session 2020
DESCRIPTION:The National Committee of Southern Africa will be hosting an online feedback session to report back on the e-Session held by CIGRE in August. CIGRE is well know as the world’s foremost source of power system expertise. \nThe virtual event will run over two weeks from Monday 5 October 2020\, during which each Study Committee representative will present a summary and highlights from the e-Session using the CIGRE Academy webinar technology. \nThe event will be opened on Monday 5 October by CIGRE SA Chairman\, Prince Moyo. Prince will update us on the exciting progress CIGRE is making across the global power system. \nThis will be followed by nearly two weeks of evening webinar presentations for delegates to choose from. \nApplied for CPD Accreditation \n—– \nMissed the Paris e-Session\, or need a recap? \nRegister for the Feedback Session Today! \n_____ \nA VAST WEALTH OF POWER SYSTEM EXPERTISE\, DIGITALLY SHARED \n____ \ncigresa@activecapture.co.za  | www.cigresa.org | www.cigresa-events.co.za \nWEEK 1 (from 18:00) \nMon\, 5 Oct \nA1 – Rotating Electrical Machines \nA2 – Power Transformers and Reactors \nTue\, 6 Oct \nA3 – Transmission and Distribution Equipment \nB1 – Insulated Cables \nWed\, 7 Oct \nB2 – Overhead Lines \nB3 – Substations and Electrical Installations \nThu\, 8 Oct \nB4 – DC Systems  and Power Electronics \nB5 – Protection and Automation \n  \nWEEK 2 (from 18:00) \nMon\, 12 Oct \nC1 – Power System Development and Economics \nC2 – Power System Operation and Control \nTue\, 13 Oct \nC3 – System Environmental Performance \nC4 – Power System Technical Performance \nWed\, 14 Oct \nC5 – Electricity Markets and Regulation \nC6 – Active Distribution Systems and Distributed Energy Resources \nThu\, 15 Oct \nD1 – Materials and Emerging Test Technologies \nD2 – Information Systems and Telecommunication \n  \nFeedback session 2020
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/feedback-session-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20260423T115700
CREATED:20190423T091534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T082612Z
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SUMMARY:9TH CIGRE Southern Africa Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “Sustainable Integration of Distributed Energy Resources for Power System Development”\n Background   \nGlobally there has been an increase in the deployment of distributed energy resources (DER) in the form of renewable energy generation and microgrids. This technology presents a unique opportunity for power system development due to its low emissions\, scalability\, short construction time frames and diversifying the energy supply. \nGrid integration of DER can present challenges\, be it during planning\, construction or operation. The 9th CIGRE Southern Africa regional conference will provide a platform to deliberate on sustainable integration of distributed energy resources for power system development. These discussions will be between electric utilities\, system operators\, regulators\, manufacturers and suppliers\, universities\, standardizing bodies\, research laboratories and authorities on topics in the field of development of electrical systems in Africa. \nThis regional conference will be held in conjunction with the 2019 CIGRE SC B4 Colloquium\, from the 1st October to the 4th October 2019 at the Misty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Johannesburg\, South Africa. \nPreferential Subjects \nPapers related to the application of distributed energy resources and microgrids across all study committees are invited. Preference will be given to submissions in the fields of technology\, planning\, operations and markets as well as actual project and operational experience with focus on the following subjects: \n\nIntegration on DER within Transmission and Distribution networks\nEnergy storage technologies\nRegional interconnections solutions\nElectricity infrastructure resilience\nImpact of distributed generation on existing equipment performance\nImpact of distributed generation on power system protection schemes\nImprovements in electricity access in Africa and developing countries\nEnvironmental impact of the deployment of DER and microgrids\nCybersecurity\nTelecommunications\n\n  \nRegistration \nRegistration is now open.  Click here to view registration info. \nExhibitions \nExhibitors are welcome to contact the organising committee to enquire about exhibition space during the conference. \nCommittees and Enquiries \nThe symposium organizing and technical committees are composed of the following: \n\n\n\n9th SA Regional Conference Organising Committee Chairperson:\nSharon Mushabe\n\n\n9th SA Regional Conference Technical Committee Chairperson:\nKhayakazi Dioka\n\n\nEnquiries\nAnelja de Bok \nanelja@activecapture.co.za\n\n\n\nSubmission of Abstracts and Papers\n \nParticipants wishing to present and publish papers should submit abstracts and papers by following instructions on this page.  All abstracts\, papers and presentations must be in English. Please note that authors should be available to present at the regional conference. Click here for the abstract template  and Click here for the paper template. \n  \nSubmission Instructions:  \n\nAuthors are requested to upload their submissions on the following page: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cigreb4regionalsanc2 by creating an account and following the listed instructions.\nClick here for the Help Guide if required\nClick here to download the presentation template for the regional conference.\nClick here to download the template for the presenter’s biography.\n\n  \nImportant dates \n\n\n\nReceipt of Abstracts\n31 January 2019 extended to 08 February 2019\n\n\nNotification of acceptance\n15th February 2019 \n\n\n\nReceipt of full paper\n30th April 2019 extended to 06 May 2019\n\n\n\nNotification of final acceptance\n30th June 2019 extended to 05 July 2019\n\n\n\n\n  \nPreliminary Programme \n\n\n\nDay\nDate\nProgramme\nVenue\n\n\nTuesday\n01-Oct-19\nTutorials – B4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Cocktails\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nWednesday\n02-Oct-19\nPaper Presentations and Exhibition – \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\n\n\nDinner :  Carnivore Restaurant \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nThursday\n03-Oct-19\nPaper Presentations and Exhibition – \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nFriday\n04-Oct-19\nTechnical Tours\nTBA
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/9th-cigre-southern-africa-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
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SUMMARY:2019 CIGRE B4 International Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Johannesburg\, South Africa\, 1 – 5 October 2019 \n  \nColloquium Theme: HVDC and FACTS for Regional Interconnections and Renewable Energy Integration \n  \nThe aim of the 2019 CIGRE B4 International Colloquium is to provide a forum for discussion on the use of HVDC and FACTS considering the aspects of planning\, available technology\, projects and operational experience related to regional interconnectors and renewable energy integration with a focus on Africa. \n  \nThe preferential topics reflect the above and the colloquium is intended to stimulate discussion on these important topics during the technical sessions. This event is held in conjunction with the 2019 CIGRE Southern African Regional Conference at the Misty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa in Johannesburg\, South Africa. \n  \nB4 working group meetings will be held on the preceding weekend (28th-29th September) with the 2019 B4 SC meeting taking place on the 30th of September 2019. The working groups and SC meeting will be held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton\, Johannesburg. \n  \nPreferential Subjects \nPapers related to the application of HVDC and FACTS for planning\, technology\, projects and operational experience with focus on the following subjects are invited. \n\nNetwork stability\nRenewable energy\nRegional interconnections\nLVDC and MVDC distribution and microgrids\nDistributed FACTS devices\nImpact of renewable energy/changes in transmission patterns\nInverter based energy storage technologies\nSynthetic inertia\nEconomic solutions for tapping small power from HVDC lines\nRefurbishment and upgrades of HVDC and FACTS installations\n\n  \nRegistration \nRegistration is now open.  Click here to view registration info. \n  \nCommittees and Enquiries \nThe symposium organizing and technical committees are composed of the following: \n\n\n\nSC-B4 Colloquium Organising Committee Chairperson:\nNombuso Ramaite\n\n\nSC-B4 Colloquium Technical Committee Chairperson:\nThomas Magg\n\n\nEnquiries\nAnelja de Bok \nanelja@activecapture.co.za\n\n\n\n  \nSubmission of Synopses and Papers \nParticipants wishing to present and publish papers should submit synopses and papers by following instructions on this page.  All synopses\, papers and presentations must be in English.  Please note that authors should be available to present at the colloquium. Click here for the synopsis template and Click here for the paper template. \nSubmission Instructions: \n\nAuthors are requested to upload their submissions on the following page: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cigreb4regionalsanc2 by creating an account and following the listed instructions.\nClick here for the Help Guide if required\nClick here to download the presentation template for the colloquium.\nClick here to download the template for the presenter’s biography.\n\n  \nDeadlines \n\n\n\nReceipt of synopses\n15th December 2018\n\n\nNotification of acceptance\n15th January 2019\n\n\nReceipt of full paper\n30th April 2019\n\n\nNotification of final acceptance\n30th June 2019\n\n\n\n  \nPreliminary Programme \n\n\n\nDay\nDate\nProgramme\nVenue\n\n\nSaturday\n28-Sep-19\nB4 WG meetings\nMaslow Hotel- Sandton\, Johannesburg\n\n\nSunday\n29-Sep-19\nB4 WG meetings\nMaslow Hotel- Sandton\, Johannesburg\n\n\n\n\nB4 Dinner\n TBA\n\n\nMonday\n30-Sep-19\nB4 SC meeting\nMaslow Hotel- Sandton\, Johannesburg\n\n\nTuesday\n01-Oct-19\nTutorials – B4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Cocktails\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nWednesday\n02-Oct-19\nPaper Presentations and Exhibition – \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\n\n\nDinner :  Carnivore Restaurant \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nThursday\n03-Oct-19\nPaper Presentations and Exhibition – \nB4 Colloquium and Southern Africa Regional Conference\nMisty Hills Country Hotel\, Conference Centre & Spa\, Muldersdrift\, Johannesburg\n\n\nFriday\n04-Oct-19\nTechnical Tours\nTBA\n\n\nSaturday\n05-Oct-19\nTechnical Tours\nTBA\n\n\nSunday\n05-Oct-19\nTechnical Tours\nTBA
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/2019-cigre-b4-international-colloquium/
LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2000\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa B4 Committee":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181019
DTSTAMP:20260423T115700
CREATED:20190423T091816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T091838Z
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SUMMARY:Cigré Paris 16th Feedback Session 2018
DESCRIPTION:The South African National Committee of Cigré invites you to register for the 16th Feedback Session to report back on the proceedings of the 47th Paris Conference of the International Council on Large High Voltage Electric Systems. \n\n\n\n\nThis valuable full day seminar will\nbe CPD accredited by the SAIEE. \n\nPlease click here to view the\nwebsite and programme.\n\n\nVenue:\nIan McRae Auditorium\nEskom Academy of Learning\nDale Road\nHalfway House \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n(space is limited)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information or queries\, please contact Anelja de Bok at \nanelja@activecapture.co.za or on 0829024606 \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cigré SA Annual Dinner will take place at Moyo\, Zoo Lake on the evening of 18 October 2018.\nThe cost per table (10 seats) is R6500.00 and individual seating is R650.00. \nTo book your seats or tables please click here
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-paris-16th-feedback-session-2018/
LOCATION:Eskom Academy of Learning\, Dale Road P/Bag X13\, Kaalfontein\, Midrand\, Gauteng\, 1685\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTSTAMP:20260423T115700
CREATED:20190423T091919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T091919Z
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SUMMARY:CIGRE Session 47 - 2018
DESCRIPTION:6 days of Conference\n5 days of Technical Exhibition \nWith more than 91 % of international attendees \nMainly TSOs\, utilities and DSOs\, international influential decision makers\, technology experts \n– 5 days of Conference & Technical Exhibition\n– 3 floors of exhibition space\n– More than 242 exhibitors (from 28 countries) \nAttendance:\n– 3290 international Delegates\n– more than 8000 participants from 93 countries\n– 36 Study Committee meetings\n– 163 Working Group meetings\n– 7 NC or Regions Meetings\n– 381 companions\n– 242 exhibitors\n– 4900 visitors or exhibitors badges\n– 3 floors of exhibitor space\n– Session area: 13680 sqm\n– Posters area: 1050 sqm \nThe place to be ! \nBig names of the Industry have chosen CIGRE Session to launch key products. Journalists from 15 different countries came to cover this unique event.
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/cigre-session-47-2018/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171118
DTSTAMP:20260423T115700
CREATED:20190423T092027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T092028Z
UID:565-1510617600-1510963199@cigresa.org.za
SUMMARY:8th Southern Africa Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:To Register for this event go to \nhttp://www.cigresa-events.co.za/index.php
URL:https://cigresa.org.za/event/8th-southern-africa-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Lord Charles Hotel\, Cnr Main Road (M9) & Broadway Boulevard (R44)\, Somerset West\,\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cigre Southern Africa":MAILTO:anelja@activecapture.co.za
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