BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Engineering Institute of Technology - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Engineering Institute of Technology X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eit.edu.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Engineering Institute of Technology REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T173000 DTSTAMP:20250424T003310Z CREATED:20250408T011857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T003310Z UID:57973-1746633600-1746639000@www.eit.edu.au SUMMARY:EngineerConnect - Melbourne DESCRIPTION:  \nEnergy Choices for a Changing Australia: Exploring Nuclear\, Renewable\, and Hybrid Solutions \nEvent Details:\nDate:  Wednesday 7th May\, 2025\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm\nLocation: Level 5 301 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne Victoria 3000 \nPlease RSVP by Wednesday 30th of April\, 2025. Places are limited. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nA panel discussion with experts in industry.\nConnect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional circle.\nIndulge in canapes while you network and discuss the latest developments in the engineering landscape.\n\nA digital Certificate of Attendance will be provided after the event.  \nOverview:\nAs Australia navigates the transition to a sustainable energy future\, the exploration of nuclear\, renewable\, and hybrid energy solutions becomes increasingly critical. This panel discussion will delve into the diverse energy options shaping Australia’s energy landscape. \nThis thought-provoking session will examine the challenges and opportunities of nuclear\, renewable\, and hybrid energy solutions\, offering actionable insights for policymakers\, industry leaders\, and the wider community. \nKey Takeaways:\n\nChallenges of Energy Transition: Insights into the complexities of shifting to sustainable energy in Australia. \nInnovations in Energy Technology: Understanding advancements in smart grids and renewable energy. \nEnergy in Infrastructure: How emerging solutions are integrated into large-scale projects. \nRole of Policy and Industry: The impact of leadership in driving energy change. \nOpportunities in Energy: Career and research prospects in energy systems and sustainability.\nCollaboration for Sustainability: The importance of teamwork across sectors to achieve energy goals. \n\nPanelists:\n \nLeading the panel discussion is Dr Akhlaqur Rahman\, EIT Course Coordinator and On-Campus Lecturer – School of Industrial Automation Engineering \nDr. Akhlaqur Rahman (AK) is a Course Coordinator and Lecturer at the Engineering Institute of Technology specializing in Industrial Automation. He holds a PhD and has over ten years of teaching experience across Bangladesh\, Australia\, and online. AK is an accomplished researcher with 20+ publications\, focusing on areas like cloud networked robotics\, Industry 4.0\, energy efficiency\, and IoT. He has also received numerous accolades\, including the Swinburne Emerging Leadership Award and the IEEE Travel Grant. Additionally\, AK is a Competent Communicator and a former MATLAB Student Ambassador. \n \nProfessor Akhtar Kalam \nProfessor Akhtar Kalam is a highly experienced academic and industry professional with a focus on energy systems. His expertise includes power system analysis\, renewable energy\, smart grids\, cogeneration systems\, and energy education. He has been actively involved in teaching energy systems at various levels\, offering professional courses on topics like renewable energy\, power system protection\, and cogeneration both in Australia and internationally. Professor Kalam has published over 470 works and written 29 books\, providing consultancy to electrical utilities and manufacturers worldwide. His research and teaching contributions have significantly advanced the field of energy systems. \n \nDiana Quiceno\, Company Director at BLD ENG \nWith over 15 years of experience in project management across the Railway\, Energy/Power\, Airports\, Water\, and Telecommunications sectors\, Diana specializes in delivering complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Her expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams\, optimizing processes\, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and project outcomes. Diana is the founder of BLD Engineers\, a specialized consultancy providing engineering services across railway\, energy\, road\, and airport infrastructure projects. As a certified Social Enterprise\, BLD Engineers actively promotes inclusion by integrating women and migrant engineers into the workforce\, driving meaningful change in both the industry and society. \n \nDr. Pramod Sripada\, Manager at dss+\n\nWith over 12 years of experience in renewable energy\, Dr. Sripanda is a dynamic leader who blends technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver impactful\, sustainable solutions across global markets. A seasoned project manager and team mentor\, he specializes in driving decarbonisation initiatives and guiding cross-functional teams to success for B2B clients in utilities\, mining\, and manufacturing. \n  \n \n  \nThis event is supported by Engineers Australia \n  \nWho is EIT?\nThe Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides practical education and training in engineering and technology\, with most graduates in fulfilling and well-paid engineering jobs. \nEIT offers excellence across its professional development courses\, and in its Australian internationally accredited diplomas and advanced diplomas\, bachelor and master degrees\, and a professional Doctor of Engineering. \nThe engineering lecturers and instructors\, most with considerable industry experience and a passion for teaching\, are drawn from around the world. \nThe live and interactive online platform of learning (with access to remote and virtual labs) reaches students in over 160 countries. \nThe degrees are also available on campus in Australia\, using a blended approach to learning. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Caroline: caroline.mackay@eit.edu.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRegister now to secure your spot!\n  \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration - 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