IEEE IAS Grantee – Power Africa Conference 2025
IEEE Zambia Section – University of Zambia (UNZA) Student Branch
It was energizing and life changing to attend the Power Africa Conference (PAC) 2025. As a first-time attendee and it being the first time I was traveling out of my country, it was an enormous honor to take part in a conference that brings together experts, innovators, and young professionals dedicated to advancing Africa’s sustainable energy future. The Gala Dinner on the Nile Crystal Cruise was nothing short of amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment, networking opportunities, the cultural exchange and the breathtaking views of the Nile River. The conference sessions greatly impacted my understanding of Africa’s evolving energy landscape and deepened my appreciation of the vital role that innovation and young people play in driving sustainable transformation in Africa.
I am sincerely grateful to the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) for this incredible opportunity and for their continued support of students and young professionals. The experience has truly strengthened my passion and commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across the continent. Thank you once again!
Activity Report – COBEP 2025 – Internal Report – Thiago Fonseca Rech
Firstly, I would like to thank the Organizing committee, especially Professor Giovanna Oriti and Professor Luca Solero for providing this opportunity to participate as Liaison of the IEEE IAS – IPCSD Student Chapter Design Contest 2025. The experience of being was inspiring and I would also like to thank you for providing me with the means to attend COBEP 2025. I was able to participate in a Panel, Chapter Meeting and a Round table. In all events I was introduced as an IAS member and DEIC Liaison. Those activities were organized with the PELS teams in Brazil, from which I have close friends.
Besides that, I was able to present two conference papers, one related to my masters thesis “Inverter for Three Phase and Single Phase Operation with Active Ripple Control” and the other is a subsequent study that we developed during my Phd “A Comprehensive Analysis of the Dynamic Phasor Model for the Active Ripple Reduction Circuit”.
During the Event, I met the winners from our Competition in South America and other IEEE Members from IES, PELS and IAS. I was able to distribute folders with registration information and stickers.
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