by Isqil Najim
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Glasgow Branch, United Kingdom is holding her 2024 Engineering Convention and Annual General Meeting between the 18th and 20th of July 2024.
The event will hold at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with the theme “Engineering and Technology Innovation: A Panacea for Socio-Economic Development”.
This convention will bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds for the mutual exchange of ideas, and to build collaborative networks for socio-economic cooperation and prosperity.
What to expect
The event will feature various activities carefully designed to stimulate knowledge sharing and networking, among the participants. Among the activities are: Courtesy/Technical visits, dinner and the presentation of Awards of Excellence to Nigerian Engineers and Quality Practices Promoters who have distinguished themselves in various fields.
Expectations
The NSE Glasgow UK Engineering Conference General Chair/NSE Glasgow Branch Chairman who is also a Research and Development Engineer at the University of Strathclyde PNDC, Engr. Dr. Stephen Ugwuanyi, speaking on expectations and outcomes from the conference said that the opportunity will present how good policies and implementation will drive socio-economic development, in Nigeria and Africa as a while.
“This conference has been carefully planned to harness the expertise of professionals from diverse specialities to dialogue and proffer solutions to address key Engineering problem areas to economically stimulate the Nigerian State. It will address ways of improving power generation, transmission, and distribution, and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting socio-economic development., He said.
Adding that “We have AI experts from the industry and academia as guest speakers. In addition, we will feature a demonstration from one of our partner institutions on a RoboGuide use case developed in partnership with the UK industry. The robot guide dog is an AI-powered talking robot developed to help blind and partially sighted people navigate their way around indoor spaces (https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1043333_en.html).
Similarly, a team of researchers from University of Strathclyde PNDC, another great partner of NSE Glasgow will be available to fuel discussions on the power sector with a whole energy system thinking approach. Respected stakeholders from Nigeria will also be discussing why we still have no power in Nigeria and the way forward.
To lead this discussion, the Organisers have invited the Managing Director/CEO of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, and the Abia State Commissioner of Power, who will be referencing the Geometric Power Aba use case of the Nigerian independent power generation approach. Other high level speakers, policy makers, from Nigeria and United Kingdom have also been highlighted for the event.
On Sideline
● NSE Presidential interview for Nigerian Engineers in Diaspora (Mature Route). The NSE Glasgow Branch believes that the relocation of Nigerian Prospective Engineers to the UK should never be a barrier to becoming a member of the NSE for professional and career development. If you are a Nigerian or Africa who seek to be member of the largest professional Association in Africa, NSE, This is a good opportunity for you.
● Seamless COREN registration exercise for international Engineers. The NSE Glasgow Branch facilitates the registration of NSE members in the diaspora with COREN to actively support engineering project delivery and promote best practices within and outside Nigeria. This is especially important as COREN has now become a signatory of Washington Accord. Which means COREN licence holders can practice in members countries.
● Technical Visits to the University of Strathclyde Power Network Demonstration Centre PNDC. PNDC is an established whole energy systems research, test, and demonstration environment, supporting the development and deployment of novel energy and transport technologies. This opportunity is open to the attendees to network as well as familiarise with others. policy makers in energy sector must not miss this opportunity.
● Courtesy and Technical visits to other sites for delegates to discover and learn how the UK is driving innovation in different sectors, growing the economy, and developing a vibrant workforce to address current and emerging engineering challenges.
Who should attend?
- Engineers in Nigeria
- Nigerian Engineers in Diaspora
- Nigerians in Diaspora
- Friends and Associates of Nigerians in Diaspora
- Policy makers
- Company MD, CEO and Senior Managers
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Researchers
- Business Innovators and Entrepreneurs
- Power Sector Stakeholders
- Undergraduate Students Across the UK
- Engineering practitioners around the world
- Prospective Engineers wishing to Register with NSE or COREN
How to Register
Visit the convention website for more information: https://nseglasgow.org.uk/news-and-events/conferences/
The convention has so far recorded a high number of registrations among engineers and other professionals from Nigeria and other parts oof the world. You too can still join to
About NSE Glasgow Branch
NSE Glasgow is one of the diaspora Branches of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) that was officially recognised and approved by the NSE Council on September 2022, making it the 81st Branch of the NSE. Part of the reasons for establishment of Diaspora Branches is to connect the Nigerians Engineers in Diaspora, their friends and Associates to Nigerian Engineers and industries at home for knowledge exchange and opportunities in engineering sector. The society also looks after members’ professional needs through well-structured programs and regular interactions among the different cadre of members, enhancing high professional, standards and ethical practices. The branch actively supports branch members to contribute towards engineering developments and technological innovations within Scotland’s academic, industrial, or public sectors whilst promoting strategic collaborations for mutual benefits between institutions in Scotland and Nigeria.
You need more information?
Contact us at contact@nseglasgow.org.uk if you are looking to sponsor, collaborate or schedule a session with any of the conference delegates or government officials.
We look forward to welcoming delegates to the Largest Gathering of Nigerian Engineers in the UK.
Glasgow ‘24 Engineering Convention will be a useful tool in actualising the dreams of stimulating socio-economic development in Nigeria and beyond. Don’t be told! Plan to be at this year’s convention LIVE in Glasgow, United Kingdom!!
This is nice and Great…. We look forward to it