IEEE Smart Village

09/23/2026

is here! 🌍

It’s been an exciting couple of days here in Nairobi, bringing together ideas, experiences, and conversations around the three pillars of IEEE Smart Village, which are electricity, entrepreneurship, and education.

From hearing from our Vanguard Developers, Ifeanyi Orajaka and Henry Ureh, to technical workshops, keynote addresses, paper presentations, and engaging discussions, the conference has been packed with learning and collaboration.

And there’s still more to come! Stay with us as we bring you highlights from .

07/23/2026

07/21/2026

From packed technical sessions to hallway conversations that sparked new partnerships, last year's conference reminded us why this gathering matters: engineers, innovators, and changemakers coming together to power Africa's future.
This September, we're back and bigger in Nairobi, Kenya! 🇰🇪
If you're an engineer working in energy access, smart grids, renewables, or electrification, this is your room. Join us to:
✅ Learn from leading voices in African energy innovation
✅ Network with engineers, utilities, and policymakers shaping the sector
✅ Share your work and get inspired by what's possible
📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 🗓️ 21-25th September 2026
👉 Registration link is coming soon
Tag an engineer who needs to be in the room. See you in Nairobi!

07/04/2026

Monica LaBiche BrownAlbert Ogetto

06/29/2026

📢 Announcing the Extension of the IEEE Smart Village Student Paper Competition Submission Deadline!

06/25/2026

As the IEEE Power & Energy Society Young Professionals, in collaboration with IEEE Entrepreneurship and IEEE Smart Village,
we are delighted to invite innovators, entrepreneurs and those committed to social impact to our upcoming webinar on ‘Grants for Global Impact’.

Are you building a project with real community impact? Join us to learn about $50K–$200K grant opportunities, application criteria, and how projects can combine electricity, education, and enterprise to create long-term community growth.

We’ll be joined by:
Mario De La Ossa — Smart Village Chair Latin America Regional Committee
Juan Valle — Project Specialist, IEEE Smart Village R9
Susana Lau Hou — VP Products, IEEE Entrepreneurship & Lead Regional Engagement

📅 Friday, June 26
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM ET
📍 Live Webinar

Registration: https://lnkd.in/eh9nHJxY

06/23/2026

It's all about IEEE Smart Village—bringing power, education, and hope to underserved communities around the world.

06/23/2026

It's all about IEEE Smart Village—bringing power, education, and hope to underserved communities around the world.

06/19/2026

Dear Friend of IEEE Smart Village,

We are pleased to invite you to apply for a travel grant to attend the upcoming 2026 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, taking place September 21 – September 25, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, with ISV activities running from Sunday evening, September 20th through Saturday evening, September 26th, 2026. This vibrant in-person event offers a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing experiences with global leaders and innovators.

Key Details:

Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
Award Notification: July 31, 2026
Funding Type: Partial travel support, awarded based on prior engagement with IEEE Smart Village and contributions to its three program pillars.
Attendance Requirement: The conference is fully in-person—virtual or hybrid participation is not available. Your physical presence in Nairobi is essential to benefit fully from the experience.
To apply, please complete the IEEE Smart Village 2026 Delegate Application for Travel Support by July 17, 2026.

For questions about the form or the grant process, contact us at: [email protected]

NB: This is not a notice of award but an invitation to apply for travel support funding.

Looking forward to receiving your application.

Warmest Regards

IEEE Smart Village Team

EzEkiel Nnamere AnekeAlbert OgettoMonica LaBiche Brown