NIGERCON 2013 - 2013 IEEE International Conference on Emerging & Sustainable Technologies for Power & ICT in a Developing Society (NIGERCON)

Technology has grown to a wide dimension. Today, virtually everything is driven by the advancement in technology. However, this seems to apply mainly to developed nations while developing countries still struggle with antiquated machineries. Two primary sectors that supplicate rapid development are Power and ICT both of which are interdependent. The role of Power and ICT in a developing society cannot be exaggerated.
The NIGERCON 2013 Conference provides a global environment for the exchange of innovative and sustainable technologies related to the Power and ICT industry. This is the debut IEEE national conference for the exchange of experience in the practical application of electronics, power and instrumentation in communication and information technology as well as in the power sector.
Professionals from various disciplines are expected to participate in this conference, including but not limited to:
ICT companies
Engineering and Consulting companies
Institutions of higher learning
Regulators and policy makers
Manufacturers
Students
Conference Objectives
Create a forum for leaders in the fields of technology, policy and industry to deliberate on new ideas and develop solutions for the remarkable challenges present in today’s Power and ICT advances.
Investigate the appropriate technologies for combating security challenges resulting from the swift deployment of Information Technology in organizations and the government.
Promote the benefits of the applications of IEEE Standards and Ethics in the government, academia and industry.
Explore the various broadband technologies and discover how communication and internet access can be improved at resultant lower cost to the consumer.
Provide a viable platform for the presentation of technologies that will rapidly transform the power sector and provide an enabling environment for industries to function at lower operating cost.
Enable the interactions of players in the technical and scientific field including students and establish networking and mentoring opportunities.