NIGERCON 2010 Conference Objectives
Technology has grown to a wide dimension. Today, virtually everything is driven by the advancement in technology. However, this seems to apply mainly to developed nations while developing countries still struggle with antiquated machineries. Two primary sectors that supplicate rapid development are Power and ICT both of which are interdependent. The role of Power and ICT in a developing society cannot be exaggerated.
The Nigeria Section of IEEE is organizing her maiden Conference at Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The primary objective of the Conference is to provide a forum for discussion of new ideas, best practices, research & development results, etc to stimulate growth and advance the state of knowledge and practice in the field of Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology in a developing society.
The NIGERCON 2010 Conference provides a global environment for the exchange of innovative and sustainable technologies related to the Power and ICT industry. This is the debut IEEE national conference for the exchange of experience in the practical application of electronics, power and instrumentation in communication and information technology as well as in the power sector.
Professionals from various disciplines are expected to participate in this conference, including but not limited to:
- ICT companies
- Engineering and Consulting companies
- Institutions of higher learning
- Regulators and policy makers
- Manufacturers
- Students
Conference Objectives
- Create a forum for leaders in the fields of technology, policy and industry to deliberate on new ideas and develop solutions for the remarkable challenges present in today’s Power and ICT advances.
- Investigate the appropriate technologies for combating security challenges resulting from the swift deployment of Information Technology in organizations and the government.
- Promote the benefits of the applications of IEEE Standards and Ethics in the government, academia and industry.
- Explore the various broadband technologies and discover how communication and internet access can be improved at resultant lower cost to the consumer.
- Provide a viable platform for the presentation of technologies that will rapidly transform the power sector and provide an enabling environment for industries to function at lower operating cost.
- Enable the interactions of players in the technical and scientific field including students and establish networking and mentoring opportunities.