Kyambogo University SPAC19: Student Professional Awareness Conference 2019
About SPAC19
Every year, IEEE Kyambogo University Student Branch in partnership with IEEE, Kyambogo University, government, industry and academia organizes the Student Professional Awareness Conference, aimed at enhancing the technical and non-technical knowledge of students and faculty in the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and other fields in science and engineering.
Themed “the world of tomorrow”, this conference will feature a comprehensive programme including technical presentations, panel discussions and keynotes from distinguished and prominent research, industry and government leaders.
The conference is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 3rd September 2019 at Kyambogo University.
The Conference Programme
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| SESSION 1: Keynote Session: Session Chair- Mr. Niwareeba Roland- Head DEEE | |
| 07:30-08:00AM | Arrival and Registration |
| 08:00-08:20 AM | Keynote opening remarks- Prof. Eli Katunguka- VC-Kyambogo University |
| 08:20-08:50 AM | Keynote address-Block chain and cryptocurrency- Lessons learned and opportunities- Governor- Bank of Uganda |
| 08:50-09:20 AM | Key note address- Smart materials, smart microsystems and nanotechnology, for a smart world!– Prof. Richard Fu- Northumbria University |
| 09:20-10:00 AM | Keynote address- Visible Light Communication- Prof. Zabih. Ghassemlooy- Northumbria University |
| 10:00-10:30AM | Networking, Coffee Break and Group Photos |
| SESSION 2: PANEL DISCUSSIONS | |
| 10:30 AM- 1PM | SESSION 2A: Session Chair: Ms. Denise Birabwa: 5G-Opportunities and Uganda’s readinessPanellists:Zabih. Ghassemlooy- Northumbria UniversityExcellence Favor- Kyambogo UniversityRoland Niwareeba-Kyambogo UniversityAsasira Buga- BugaTechGodfrey Mutabazi- Executive Director- UCCMr. Gordon Kyomukama- CEO MTN |
| SESSION 2B: Session Chair: Ms Denise Birabwa: Nano TechnologyPanellists:Richard Fu- Northumbria UniversityKimuli-MUKJohn OkuonziStudent Rep-Biomedical and Mechatronics | |
| SESSION 2C: Session Chair: Mr. Aruho Joseph: Sustainable EnergyPanellists:James Katende- Kyambogo UniversityAl-mas Sendegeya-Kyambogo UniversityMr. Kalegeya Hassan- Kyambogo University | |
| SESSION 2D: Session Chair: Ms. Namugenyi Eunice: Blockchain and CryptocurrencyPanellists:Olema VincentAl-mas Sendegeya-Kyambogo UniversityMr. Kalegeya Hassan- Kyambogo University | |
| 01:00-02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| SESSION 3: Technical Presentations: Session Chair- Dr. Excellence Favor | |
| 02:00-03:00 PM | Telecommunication and Networks |
| 03:00-04:00 PM | Electrical power. renewable energy technologies and biomedical engineering |
| 04:00-4:430 PM | Tour of exhibitions |
| 04:30- 05:00 PM | Closing Remarks, Awards and recognition |
Find full details and Registration on the Conference Page
Details
Date: September 3Time:7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: FreeWebsite:https://electrical.kyu.ac.ug/student-professional-awareness-conference-2019-spac19/
Organizer
Department , Electrical & Electronic EngineeringPhone:+256 700 691 534Email:rniwareeba@kyu.ac.ugWebsite:https://electrical.kyu.ac.ug/