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Latest Past Events
IEEE NAUS AGM 2023
Date: Thursday, 7th December 2023 Time: 18:00 - 19:00 AEST Location: Online Zoom Meeting Meeting Link: Available upon request from the current IEEE chair The IEEE Northern Australia Section Annual General Meeting is set to convene on Thursday, the 7th of December, through an online Zoom meeting. To participate, interested individuals can request the meeting link from the current IEEE chair. This virtual gathering aims to facilitate collaboration and set goals moving forward into the next calendar year. Crucially, the new executive committee for the next calendar year will be elected.
Industry Night Celebration – Igniting Achievement, Cultivating Connections in the Energy Horizon
James Cook University 15-014 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas, TownsvilleDate: Tuesday 21st November 2023, 4:00*pm - 5:00 pm Location: Building 015-Room 014, James Cook University, Townsville Sponsored by: IEEE PES YP Ignition Project Embark on an exciting Industry Night Celebration with us! Specifically tailored for students and young professionals in the dynamic energy sector, this event promises a blend of celebration and insight. Join us as we celebrate recent successes, engage in discussions on the Regional Energy Transformation, and seize an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded peers. Scheduled Activities: 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Pre-event drinks. 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Welcome Address. Energy Professionals' Insights by JCU Alumni from the local power energy industry. Success story sharing by JCU engineering students. 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Photo and Networking. Refreshments & Networking Opportunities. RSVP for catering purposes: Sunday 19th November 2023 email Dr Jiajia Yang: [email protected]
Peter Arlett Lecture by Prof Paul Simshauser, CEO of Powerlink Queensland.
James Cook University 40-105 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas, TownsvilleDate: Tuesday 7th November 2023, 4:00* pm for 4:30 pm Venue: Building 40-105, James Cook University, Townsville Speaker: Prof Paul Simshauser, Chief Executive Officer, Powerlink Queensland Topic: Queensland's Energy Market Outlook Abstract: This talk will provide a comprehensive analysis of Queensland’s energy landscape, highlighting current trends and future prospects. Prof Simshauser will discuss the prospects and challenges surrounding the growing role of renewables, emerging technologies, and the evolving regulatory framework, offering invaluable insights into Queensland’s sustainable energy future, with a particular focus on transformative mega initiatives such as CopperString and the Hydrogen Industry Strategy. Brief Biography: Paul Simshauser AM is the CEO of Powerlink Queensland, the state’s $8 billion electricity transmission network utility. Paul has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy industry across the listed, public and private sectors, spanning power generation, energy trading, retail supply, electricity networks, public administration, policy and academia. Paul’s prior roles include Director-General of the Queensland Department of Energy, EGM Energy Markets at Infigen Energy, and Chief Economist at AGL Energy. He holds a PhD in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Finance. Paul is also a Professor of Economics at Griffith University’s Business School. In 2019 he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia forsignificant contribution to the energy industry, through executive roles and applied economics and policy research. Refreshments & Networking at 5:30 pm RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 3rd November 2023 via email to Dr Jiajia Yang: [email protected]