The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Glasgow Scotland Branch in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde Nigerian Society and Glasgow Caledonian University IEEE Branch presents
GLASGOW 2024 ENGINEERING CONVENTION
The largest Engineering Gathering of Nigerian Engineers in the UK
18th JULY – 20th JULY
Theme
Engineering and Technological Innovation: A Panacea for Socio-Economic Development
An international conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Glasgow Scotland, in conjunction with the University of Strathclyde Nigerian Society and Glasgow Caledonian University IEEE Branch with the aim to provide a forum for researchers, students and practitioners from academia, industry, government institutions/agencies, and regulators with background in STEM to explore enabling innovations for socio-economic development.
Overview
The NSE International conference is designed with the aim of exploring avenues and opportunities for information exchange that will help in socio-economic development in virtually all sectors of the Nigerian economy
Venue
This event will be hosted by the University of Strathclyde Students’ Union, Learning & Teaching Building, 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XU
Registration
All attendees must be duly registered. Event registration commences from the 15th of January to the 30th of June 2024. Early registration advised.
Visa & Accommodation
Early hotel reservation is highly recommended. All International attendees are advise to check if visa is required for their visit.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
With hundreds of international attendees from different profession, the NSE is looking to provide compelling platform for promoting companies and their products.
Exhibition will be at the heart of the conference gatherings throughout the 3 days, with much opportunity to network with potential businesses.
For event sponsorship, contact the Event Team:
contact@nseglasgow.org.uk
+447448803880
+447915652228
+447876750617
Registration Now Open
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The conference is open to students, engineers and other non engineering professionals. All attendees must be fully registered to be able to gain access into the conference venue.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register, you will need to select the registration button and follow on from there. All registration must be in the name of the attendee and is non transferrable. Should you encounter issue during registration, kindly contact contact@nseglasgow.org.uk.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Early registration starts now and runs until 31st of March, 2024 at 5:00 PM (EST). Regular registration applies after this cut off date.
CALL FOR ABSTRACT
The convener of this conference and its programme organisers welcome your abstracts relating to all areas as highlighted in the flyer. Kindly note that we accept one abstract per presenting author. If you wish to submit any further abstracts, these will only be considered if you are a co-author and the presenting author is registered for the event.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All major credit and debit cards with the Visa, MasterCard and American Express logos are accepted. Please ensure you are using the appropriate credit card for your transaction. Please contact the branch if payment issues arises.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
To cancel registration and/or request a refund, you must submit a request in writing to contact@nseglasgow.org.uk. Please enter “Engineering Convention Cancellation/Refund” in the subject line. Refund processing will incur a 30% handling charges. No refunds will be given after May 30, 2024.
The 2024 – Engineering Convention may be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. If so, registration fees will be refunded; however, ENGINEERING CONVENTION is not responsible for additional costs, charges, or expenses.
….developing a community of professional engineers and talented minds.
Hotel Accommodation
Guests of Honour
President, Nigerian Society of Engineers: “The NSE Roadmap: Role of the Diaspora Engineers for Sustainable Socio-economic Development”
Professor Stephen McArthur, BEng(Hons), PhD CEng, FIET, FIEEE| Associate Principal & Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State, Nigeria
Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke
His Excellency, The Senator Engr. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East, Ogun State, Nigeria
The Senator Engr. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng.
Dr. Chukwuemeka Agabasi, Managing Director/C.E.O Nigerian Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Abuja
Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission Abuja
Engr. Ahmed Amshi, FNSE, FAEng, fnli
President, The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Abuja
Registrar, The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Abuja
Hon. Kabiru Idris, Member Federal House of 9th National Assembly, Chairman House Committee on Civic Societies and Development Partners (International & Local Donors/NGO’s)
Hon. Kabiru Idris
Hon. Engr Ikechukwu Moday, Abia State Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities
Engr. Dr. Stephen Ugwuanyi, MNSE, FHEA, SMIEEE, Chairman NSE Glasgow Branch | Research and Development Engineer, University of Strathclyde PNDC
Special Guests
Engr. Dr. Adekunle Olyinka, FNSE, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure
Engr. Mrs. Olufunmilade Akingbagbohun FNSE, FNiMechE, FNIEE, immediate formal National Chairman, the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Chairman, APWEN STEM FOR ALL
Guest Speakers
Dr Olaoluwa Popoola, RoboGuide Project, University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering: “AI-powered robot guide dog and demo”
Engr. Lamu Audu (FNSE), MD/CEO Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited: “Nigeria Power Sector: Evolution, Challenges, and Way-forward”
Shafiqa Keddar, Research and Development Engineer (Energy System Flexibility and Electrification of Transport), University of Strathclyde PNDC: “Breaking Down Barriers to Electricity Access in Developing Countries”
Professor Christian Harrison, Professor of Leadership and Enterprise at the University of Bolton | Leadership Coach | Executive Development | Consultant: “Navigating Leadership in Turbulent Times”
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Conference Planning Committee
General Chair – Engr. Dr. Stephen Ugwuanyi, MNSE, FHEA, SMIEEE | Research and Development Engineer, University of Strathclyde PNDC
Conference Chair – Engr. Gertrude Ugwu, MNSE, COREN, PMP, AgilePM | Technical Business Analyst & Agile Lead, Barclays
Technical Chair – Engr. Segun Olarinoye, CEng, MNSE, MCIBSE | Director/Lead Engineer, Lawrences Global Services Ltd UK
Publicity Chair – Engr. Daniel Eneojo Omale, MNSE, MNIMechE, AIMechE UK | Engineer (Mechanical) at A. Limited Scotland
Conference Secretary I – Engr. Simon Omerigwe, IPEM UK, BioMedEng UK, MNSE | Researcher, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Conference Secretary II – Engr. Diret Tang’an, MNSE, IChemE, COREN.
Chemical Engineer, University of Nottingham
Invitation Chair – Engr. Dr. Oluseun Adediran, CEng, CMarEng, FNSE, COREN | Mechanical Engineer, Celeros UK
Steering Committee Chair – Engr. Charles Okafor, MNSE, CEng, FImechE | Consultant Mechanical Engineer, Atkins, UK
Technical Committee – Engr. Dr. Kenechi Omeke, MNSE | Data Scientist, Office for National Statistics, UK
Invitation Committee – Engr. Wale Fatusi, MNSE, PMP |Planning and Project Control Manager, Howard Civil Engineering, UK
Steering Committee – Engr. Olubunmi Adedire, IEng, MICE, MNSE | Civil Engineer, Amey UK
Technical Committee – Engr. Sani M. Lawal, MIEEE, MNSE, MNIEEE, MCREN, MSESN | Electrical Engineer, Robert Gordon University, UK
Publicity Committee – Engr. Muhammed Abubakar, MNICE, MNSE, MIET, MNSBE, MASCE |
Technical Committee – Engr. Ubong Ekanem, MNSE, MNSChE | Researcher, University of Strathclyde
Steering Committee Co-Chair – Miss Adaora Ekperechukwu, Student Researcher | President, Nigerian Society at the University of Strathclyde
Steering Committee Co-Chair – Engr. Paul Ager, MNSE, COREN, MIEEE, Graduate Teaching Assistant | Chair IEEE, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Technical Committee – Dr. Edu Jide, AFHEA | Lecturer, Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK
Technical Committee -Mr Chukwuemeka Nzekwu Ibem | PhD Candidate, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Steering Committee – Engr. Dr Adeyinka A. ATOYEBI | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, NELIPAK Healthcare Packaging LTD, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK
Technical Commitee – Engr. Sylvanus Lilonfe | Research Engineer/EngD Research Organisation, University of Nottingham, UK
Conference Sponsors & Collaborators
