BIEIBC-2019: Botswana Institution of Engineers 17th International Biennial Conference Phakalane Golf Estate Gaborone, Botswana, October 22-25, 2019 |
Conference website | http://www.bie.org.bw |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bieibc2019 |
Abstract registration deadline | March 30, 2019 |
Submission deadline | June 17, 2019 |
The Call
Botswana Institution of Engineers (BIE), in partnership with the Southern Africa Federation of Engineering Organisations (SAFEO), is proud to announce and invite the world of engineering community to its 16th Biennial Conference to be held on the 23-25th October 2019, in Gaborone, Botswana.
About BIE and SAFEO
BIE seeks to promote the advancement and acquisition of engineering knowledge and facilitate activities of the engineering profession in order to stimulate its contribution to Botswana’s national development.
The Southern Africa Federation of Engineering Organisations (SAFEO) is a network of multidisciplinary national Engineering Societies or institutions which currently represent the majority of Southern African Development Community countries. SAFEO strives to ensure an appropriate level of efficient human resource capacity in its member institutions, as well as in all Engineering professions
About the Conference
The goal of the conference is to provide a platform for sharing information on current sustainable research trends and development, with the aim of developing sustainable solutions geared towards achievement of Botswana’s vision 2032 and United Nation’s Millenium Sustainable Development Goals. The specific objectives of the conference are:
- To provide a platform for knowledge sharing and to integrate and co-ordinate initiatives for sustainable research
- To support capacity development through collaborative research for sustainable development
- To bring together a world-wide community of Engineers to deliberate on how the Visions 2032 and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals can be aligned to achieve the dual intent of a better Botswana and Africa.
- To raise awareness and mobilization for research support to a broad range of stakeholders with the view of ensuring participation and ownership of inventions.
- To promote continuous development of practicing Engineers in reaseach including the use of on-the-job continuous research to achieve business goals and growth.
BIE, in partnership with SAFEO, is therefore, proud to announce and invite all to its forthcoming 16th Biennial Conference, to be held in Gaborone from 23-25 October 2019.
Conference Theme and Topics
Theme: " In Pursuit of Millennium Development Goals beyond 2015: Sustainable Knowledge-based Economies through Engineering & Applied Sciences"
The conference provides a forum for Engineering and Applied Science Professionals to share knowledge and experiences. The topics for which papers can be submitted include but are not limited to:
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Climate Change
- Resilient Infrastructure, Sustainable Industrialization and Innovation
- Health and Environment
- Intelligent Transportation
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Sustainable Logistcs & Operations Management
- Information & Communication Technology
- Sustainable and Reliable Energy Systems
- Women in Engineering
- Engineering Eduation and Capacity Building
Submission of Full Draft papers
Submission of Full Draft Papers:
Technical papers should be in two columns 6 to 8 pages in length as per BIE Conference Template. Extra pages will be charged at USD20/page. Papers will be peer reviewed and if found to be acceptable for presentation, notification of acceptance will be issued and camera ready papers to be submitted.
Accepted papers and posters will be published in the conference proceedings (ISSN xxxx-xxxx) and outstanding presented papers will be considered for the BIE Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences(ISBN 2523-675X) .
Tutorials and Workshops:
All who are interested in running tutorials or workshops should submit their proposals to the BIE Secretariat no later than 10th August, 2019 at 17thbieconference@gmail.com
Conference Fees (Inclusive of Mokolodi Game Drive & Bush Braai)
Registration | Early Bird | Late |
BIE Members | US $350.00 | US $400.00 |
Non-BIE Members | US $400.00 | US $450.00 |
Students | US $250.00 | US $300.00 |
30th March, 2019 | Submission of Abstract |
5th April, 2019 | Notification of Abstract Acceptance |
17th June 2019 | Submission of Full Papers |
31st July, 2019 | Notification of Paper Acceptance |
01st August, 2019 | Early Bird Registration |
Contact Details
For more information about the conference please contact :
1. Prof R. Marumo (Conf Chair and Co-Editor in Chief)
Tel: +267-3554364
Email: marumorr@mopipi.ub.bw
2. Dr. H. Mapfaira (Editor in Chief)
Tel: +267-3554301
Email: mapfaira@ub.ac.bw
3. Dr. D. Setlhaolo (Editor)
Tel: +267-3554351
Email: setlhaolo@mopipi.ub.bw
4. Prof. V.P Kommula (Technical/Publications & Co Editor)
Tel: +267-3554413
Email: kommula@mopipi.ub.bw