BIENNIAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
Theme: Contemporary Approaches to Engineering Education and Practices
Welcome to the Agenda for the SLIE Biennial Conference 2024!We are thrilled to have you join us for an exciting four days of insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Each day is packed with activities that will inspire and inform, featuring keynote addresses by industry leaders, technical sessions, and special events.We will explore innovative approaches to engineering education and practices. Our agenda includes everything from the launch of the Young Professional Engineers’ Forum to discussions on AI, climate vulnerability, and lifelong learning.Dive into the detailed agenda below to plan your day and make the most of your conference experience. We look forward to your active participation and the vibrant exchange of ideas that will undoubtedly make this event memorable.Explore the full agenda below and get ready for an unforgettable conference experience!
Day 1: Tuesday 25th June 2024
"The engineer has been, and is, a maker of history." – James Kip Finch
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Group PhotographLLLLLLLLCJDJDHDHJJJKKKKDDDKKKKKKKKKKWI |
| 13:15 - 13:20 | Procession |
| 13:25 - 13:30 | Call to Order |
| 13:30 - 13:35 | Prayers |
| 13:35 - 13:40 | Welcome and Introduction of the Chairman |
| 13:40 - 13:50 | Chairman's Opening Remarks |
| 13:55 - 14:10 | Presentation of SLWE Award |
| 14:15 - 14:35 | Induction of Corporate Members and Recognition of Members |
| 14:40 - 14:45 | Introduction of Guest Speaker |
| 14:45 - 15:10 | Guest Speaker's Address |
| 15:15 - 15:35 | Presentation of Certificates and Prizes |
| 15:35 - 15:50 | Statement by the President |
| 15:50 - 16:00 | Chairman's Closing Remarks |
| 19:00 | COCKTAIL 🍹🍸 |
Day 2: Wednesday 26th June 2024
"Scientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that has never been." – Theodore von Karman
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration/TeaLLLLLLLLCJDJDHDHJJJKKKKDDDDKKKKKKKKKKKWI |
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Prayers |
| 10:05 - 10:15 | Acknowledgement of Dignitaries and Introduction of the Chairman |
| 10:15 - 10:20 | Chairman's Opening Remarks |
| 10:20 - 10:50 | Statement by Major Sponsors |
| 10:50 - 11:00 | Statement by the Chairman of Professional Engineering Regulatory Council (PERC) |
| 11:00 - 11:20 | Statements by Esteemed Guests |
| 11:20 - 11:30 | Welcome Address and Introduction of Special Guest of Honour |
| 11:30 - 12:05 | Keynote Address and Launch of 2024 SLIE Biennial Conference |
| 12:10 - 12:55 | Launch of Young Professional Engineers' Forum (YPEF) |
| 12:55 - 13:00 | Chairman's Closing Remarks |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break 🍲 & Group Photographs 📸 |
| 14:15 - 17:00 | Technical Sessions 1 & 2 |
Day 3: Thursday, 27th June 2024
"Engineering is the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of man." – Thomas Tredgold
| Title | Author |
|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Presentation on the amended Professional Engineering Regulatory Council (PERC) Act |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Presentation on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Tea Break ☕️ |
| 11:30 - 11:50 | Innovative Learning |
| 11:55 - 13:00 | Fireside chat with Key Industry Professionals on the theme: “The Importance of Lifelong Learning in the Modern Workforce” |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break 🍲 |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Technical Sessions 3 & 4 |
| 17:15 - 19:00 | Meeting - WAFEO |
| 17:15 - 19:00 | Meeting - CAERO |
Day 4: Friday, 28th June 2024
“Projects we have completed demonstrate what we know - future projects decide what we will learn.” - Dr. Mohsin Tiwana
| Title | Author |
|---|---|
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration LLLLLLLLCJDJDHDHDHDHDHDHDHDDDDDWWWWWWI |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Presentation of Communique |
| 10:15 - 13:00 | Annual General Meeting |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break 🍲 |
| 19:00 - 22:30 | Banquet 🎇 |
Banquet Agenda
"Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world." – Elon Musk
| Title | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19:00 - 19:30 | Arrival of Guests |
| 19:30 - 19:35 | Call to Order - Master of Ceremony LLLLLLLLCdJDHDHDHDHDHDHDDDI |
| 19:35 - 19:40 | Prayers |
| 19:40 - 19:50 | Investiture of the President |
| 19:50 - 20:00 | Induction of Council Members |
| 20:00 - 20:10 | Induction of Fellows |
| 20:10 - 21:30 | Dinner 🍽️ |
| 21:30 - 21:35 | Loyal Toast / Toast to the Guests |
| 21:35 - 22:00 | Response & Greetings from the Regional Delegations |
| 22:00 - 22:15 | Presidential Address |
| 22:15 - 22:20 | Introduction of the Guest of Honour |
| 22:20 - 22:40 | Speech by Guest of Honour |
| 22:40 - 22:45 | MC’s Closing Remarks |
| 22:45 - 22:50 | Vote of Thanks |
| 22:50 onwards | Dance 🪩💃🏾🕺🏾 |