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IEEE PowerTalks
Oman’s largest power and energy conference & exhibition
As Oman’s only power event, IEEE PES Power Talks will bring together industry stakeholders and partners, CEOs and young professionals to share knowledge and fuel innovation in the ever-changing energy landscape.
IEEE PES Power Talks will feature all power systems and energy solutions including power generation, transmission and distribution as well as green energy applications such as hydrogen, wind and solar.
At IEEE PES Power Talks energy professionals will get together to discuss energy transition, showcasing technology and innovation, and discovering the role of all energy sources in the greater energy system.
The IEEE Oman PowerTalks technical Conference is structured to disseminate knowledge and showcase the most recent advancements in the power and energy domain. Spanning two days, the conference will feature several plenary discussions and workshops.
Chief Operating Officer - NAMA Distribution
Manager Distribution System Modernization - Nama Electricity Distribution Company
Hilal Said Sulaiman Al Hadi , born in Muscat in Oman on March 25, 1971. Has three years Electric Diploma on 1990, and then continues to complete my studies and graduated from Scotland in UK in 2001 as BSC in Electric and Electronic. I have more than 30 years’ experience in Oman electric system which includes but not limited to 11kV maintenance, Protection, communication (220kV,132kV,33kV,11kV,and 415V, 33kV maintenance, Operation, Training, System Studies, planning, Asset, Business , Regulatory frame work, HSE , GIS system, Renwable Systems ( Solar PV EV , Power Quality and Wind turbines) . My career start at 1990 as electric technical tile 1992, and then transferred to protection and communication section at 1992 until 2002, and I’ worked as protection and communication technician, then become communication engineer from 2002 tile 2003, then shafted to system studies in 2003 tile end of 2004 at Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water, and then shifted to Oman Electricity Transmission co (OETC), end of 2014 assigned to be one of the OETC establishment teem (privatization) focused on protection and communication . First of May 2005 started as section head of protection and communication with OETC. In 2008 selected to be a head section of Strategic Planning and Studies with OETC. At 6/5/2013 to 4/5/2014 become as Compliance & Regulation Manger with OETC. Then I applied for early retirement from the government system and joint MEDC as Senior Planning Engineer, Section Head of Studies and Research till date. Planning Manager (Acting) MEDC . secondment with Ministry of Oil and Gas till 14/1/2020. System Planning Manger with Tanweer from 31/5/2020 till date. Acting Senior Manager Business and Asset Planning from 1/8/2021 till 30/5/2023.
Nama Electricity Distribution Company, System Planning Manager Zone-4 from 1/6/2023 18/4/2024 , Distribution Network Marinization Manager 18/4/2024 till date.
Also a member of grid code from 2005, Distribution Code, chairman of Metering and data exchange code. I was charring many activities within OETC. And received a Arabic inventors price in 2003 at Cairo and I ‘m member of science club in Oman, have many different inventions and attend different scientific activities last 19 years. Representing science clubs at second Omani inventions exhibition at 22 to 24/3/2015 and I’ got second price for my invention. I’ appointed in the Arabic interconnection Energy studies as member, and I’m selected as focal point of the IAEA Oman group, report was prepared for the Oman Exploring Energy options study till 2035 for the peaceful nuclear office (Ministry of foreign affairs) . I have more than 28 technical publications either other or co-other .Tow presentations was given in the IEEE Oman at MSQ 2014. Project Manager for the first knowledge Sharing Conference (KSC)2013, I got best of 5 papers price in KSC 2013.. I have good interaction with social by providing celebration programs for several activities. Giving free workshops for schools in the inventions and electronic project and forth industrial revolution . Supporting students in the final year projects in many colleges, working as volunteer with ministry of education for evaluation of projects and student ideas with the judgment committee.
Currently I’m Supporting students in many universities and college for final year project training, design, assembly, programing (C++) and testing using IoT plat form , AI and IoT.
Planning & Design General Manager - OETC
Power and energy engineer with an in-depth theoretical and practical experience in electrical field. Proven experiences and meeting targets and achievements in the electricity sector and regulated businesses for more than 15 years. Deriving capex investments related to electrical transmission projects and approved by the regulator for more than RO One Billion. Hisham joined OETC and working as System Studies Engineer in 2008. From 2013 till December 2015, holding the position of Strategic Planning & Studies Section Head. Since 2015, holding the position of Network Planning Department Manager under the Asset Management & Planning Department at OETC. Currently, Hisham is holding the position of General Manager of Planning and Design Department.
Hisham has published more than 60 technical papers in the power system in region and international conferences. He is Chairman Deputy of Grid Code Review Panel since 2018 and member in the Planning Committee of GCCIA since 2016. He received the BSc. ENG in Power Systems and Energy from Sultan Qaboos University in 2008 and completed Master in Business Administration (MBA) at University of Bedfordshire in July 2020. Hisham is a Senior Member in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a member in Cigre Committee.
Alternative Energy Expert - Sustainability Development, Oman Oil Marketing Company
Eng. Fatema Al Jardani is an Alternative Energy Expert at Oman Oil Marketing Company, leveraging extensive experience in power distribution in Oman and the United Kingdom . Holding both Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Power and Renewable Energy Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University, combines academic excellence with practical insights. Fatema's role involves spearheading innovative approaches to sustainable energy solutions, making her a driving force in the industry's transition towards a greener future.
Project and Contracts manager - Nama Power and Water Procurement Company
Experienced Senior Regulatory Engineer in regulating utilities with a demonstrated history of working in electricity sector. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Coaching, management, Administration, and English. Interest on strategic planning.
Chairman - Power & Energy Society, IEEE Oman Section
Eng. Abdullah Al Wahaibi currently serves as the General Manager of Voltamp Technology Solutions. He holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, specializing in Power Systems & Energy from Sultan Qaboos University. Abdullah is a certified Energy Auditor by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR). He is also recognized as a Certified Consultant Engineer by the Oman Society of Engineers and is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Additionally, he is the Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society in Oman.
With over 15 years of combined experience in Power Engineering and Renewable Energy, Abdullah has worked across a wide range of sectors, including Government, Manufacturing, Industrial, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Energy. His extensive expertise and leadership position him as a leading figure in the field, contributing to the advancement of energy solutions in Oman and beyond.
Alternative Energy - Technical Director
Renewable Energy Lead Ministry of Energy & Minerals
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world’s largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry, for developing standards that guide the development and construction of equipment and systems, and for educating members of the industry and the general public.
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