IET Brunei Set To Hold First International Conference
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Brunei Darussalam Network, will be organising its first international conference at the Rizqun International Hotel, from May 26-28.

The institution has called all its members to be part of the upcoming event.

According to a press release, the conference, themed "Sustainable Energy Management in the Era of Information and Communication Technology", is supported by the Energy Division at the Prime Minister's Office and the Department of Electrical Services (DES).

Minister of Energy Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar is expected to attend the event as the guest of honour.

The objectives of the conferences are: to facilitate international collaboration and information sharing in areas relevant to ICT, energy and energy management; to raise awareness or serve as a reminder of the world's energy problems; to provide a platform for researchers to showcase new energy technology; to address the world's energy problems and their resolutions; to increase the cross-fertilisation of ideas on capitalising ICT in energy management; to provide opportunities for delegates to interact face-to-face; and to establish business or research relations while finding regional partners for future collaboration.

At the conference, IET President and British Energy Research Centre Executive Director John Loughhead will deliver a keynote speech.

For more information on the conference, visit the website at http:H theiet.org.bn or contact the secretariat at 878 9119 or 882 7011 or e-mail to ietbic@brunet.bn.

The IET Brunei Darussalam Network was inaugurated on November 29, 1997, following the merge of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) on March 31, 2006. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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