IEEE Iraq Section Young Professionals (YP) and Power & Energy Society (PES) Day 2026 celebrations
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IEEE Iraq Section Young Professionals (YP) and IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) invite you to a special webinar celebrating YP & PES Day 2026.
This webinar features two distinguished speakers who will discuss modern power system challenges and sustainable solutions for Iraq's energy future.
Distinguished Speakers:
• Dr. Hatim Ghadhban Abood — Modern Power System Challenges in Iraq and Pathways Toward Smart and Resilient Grids
• Dr. Wael R. Abdulmajeed — Engineering the Future: Smart Cities & Sustainable Power
Topics Covered:
• Power system challenges and modern solutions
• Smart and resilient grid technologies
• Smart cities and sustainable power systems
• Future of power engineering in Iraq
This event is free and open to all IEEE members and professionals interested in power systems and sustainability. Certificates of attendance will be provided to all participants.
Certificates of attendance will be issued only to participants who register through vTools and attend the webinar via the official meeting link.
For questions or more information, please contact the IEEE Iraq Section YP Affinity Group.
https://www.facebook.com/IEEEYPIraq
https://www.instagram.com/ieeeiqyp/
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- Starts 04 May 2026 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 16 May 2026 08:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Hatim G. Abood of University of Kerbala
Modern Power System Challenges in Iraq and Pathways Toward Smart and Resilient Grids
Explores Iraq's power grid challenges, stability issues, and smart grid solutions using FACTS devices for resilience.
Biography:
Dr. Hatim Ghadhban Abood, SMIEEE, is an Associate Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at the University of Kerbala, Iraq. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Australia (2018). His research focuses on power system protection, IEC 61850 digital substations, FACTS, PV energy, and smart grids. He is an IEEE Senior Member and Vice Chair of the IEEE Iraq Section, and serves as a journal editor and reviewer for international publications.
Address:University of Kerbala, , Kerbala, Iraq
Wael R. Abdulmajeed of University of Baghdad
Engineering the Future: Smart Cities & Sustainable Power
Discusses ICT integration in smart cities, sustainable energy, and resilient urban systems for Iraq's future.
Biography:
Dr. Wael Abdulmajeed, SMIEEE, is a mechatronics engineering expert and engineering leader at the University of Baghdad. He serves as IEEE Iraq Section Treasurer, Smart Cities Ambassador, and Chair of the IEEE Iraq Entrepreneurship Group, with 30+ years of experience in smart systems, energy, engineering education & leadership.
Address:University of Baghdad, , Baghdad, Iraq
Agenda
Event Schedule (Baghdad Time - UTC+3) on 15 May 2026
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM: Registration & Technical Check-in
Participants log in to Google Meet and verify connectivity
9:15 PM - 9:25 PM: Welcoming Remarks
Introduction by IEEE Iraq Section YP AG Chair
Brief overview of PES Day 2026 and event objectives
9:25 PM - 10:00 PM: First Technical Presentation - Dr. Hatim Ghadhban Abood
Topic: Modern Power System Challenges in Iraq and Pathways Toward Smart and Resilient Grids
Duration: 35 minutes
10:00 PM - 10:10 PM: Q&A Session - First Presentation
Audience questions and discussion
Duration: 10 minutes
10:10 PM - 10:45 PM: Second Technical Presentation - Dr. Wael R. Abdulmajeed
Topic: Engineering the Future: Smart Cities & Sustainable Power
Duration: 35 minutes
10:45 PM - 10:55 PM: Q&A Session - Second Presentation & Panel Discussion
Audience questions and discussion
Duration: 10 minutes
10:55 PM - 11:00 AM: Closing Remarks & Certificates
Final remarks from IEEE Iraq Section YP AG
Information on certificate distribution
Reminder: Certificates of attendance will be sent after the event to participants who registered via vTools and attended the webinar.
Total Duration: 2 hours 00 minutes
Certificates of attendance will be emailed within 7–10 days after the event to participants who registered via vTools and attended the webinar.
Stay connected with IEEE Young Professionals – Iraq Section for updates and future events:
Instagram: @ieeeiqyp | Facebook: IEEE Young Professionals – Iraq Section (@IEEEYPIraq).
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| Webinar YP & PES Day | Flyer IEEE Iraq Section YP & PES Day 2026 Webinar | 2.19 MiB |
| IEEE PES Day & YP Day 2026: Smart Grids and Sustainable Power Systems in Iraq | The IEEE Iraq Section Young Professionals Affinity Group, in collaboration with IEEE PES Chapter Iraq, organized the IEEE PES Day & YP Day 2026 Webinar under the theme “Innovating Today, Energizing Tomorrow.” The webinar focused on smart grids and sustainable power systems in Iraq, highlighting current power system challenges, opportunities for grid modernization, smart cities, renewable energy integration, and pathways toward resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure. | 727.13 KiB |