IEEE Queensland Section

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438779

We are excited to announce an exclusive opportunity to visit the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) control room. During this site visit, you will have the chance to:• Tour the AEMO control room and learn real-time grid management.• Learn about the National Energy Market (NEM) real-time operational control.• Watch the demonstration of NEM simulator.• Discuss with AEMO experts to gain insights into the future of energy and market operations.This event will be held at 28th of October 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The address is at AEMO, Amp Place, 10 Eagle St, Brisbane City. Transportation is not offered. Please scan the code in the flyer to register, an email will be sent to you once your seat is confirmed. Note that the visit is limited to 15 participants, and spots will be allocated on first-come, first-served.AEMO, Amp Place, 10 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The First Australian Soft Robotics Symposium, held on November 18, 2024, at QUT Gardens Point in Brisbane, is a full-day event bringing together leading researchers from across Australasia. The symposium will feature presentations from the region's leading soft robotics researchers, as well as group discussions on future research directions and opportunities unique to Australia. This is an informal event which welcomes participants at all career stages with an interest in soft robotics and aims primarily at fostering collaboration within this emerging field. Travel funding is available for students and members of underrepresented groups.Co-sponsored by: Australian Soft Robotics SocietyAgenda: Call for Abstracts:The Australian Soft Robotics Society invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for presentations at the First Australian Soft Robotics Symposium. The symposium will be held on November 18, 2024, at QUT Gardens Point, Brisbane, and aims to bring together experts from across the Australasia region to share their work, foster collaboration, and advance the field of soft robotics.We encourage submissions from all stages of research and development. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, exchange ideas, and contribute to kickstarting the soft robotics community in Australasia.Submission Guidelines- Abstract length: Maximum 300 words- Deadline: October 21st- Submission format: Through event registrationStudent Travel Funding:Thanks to support from the Australian Robotics and Automation Association, travel funding is available for students and members of underrepresented communities. Please indicate your interest in the funding, along with an eligibility statement when submitting your abstract.List of Speakers:Chao ChenGurcel AliciThanh Nho DoThang Vo-DoanWilliam Foster-HallKrishna DigumartiWilliam Foster-HallJoshua PinskierAli ZolfagharianQUT Gardens Point, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia, 4000