2025 CALL FOR PAPERS
32nd PPA CONFERENCE & TRADE EXHIBITION
PALAU
22 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2025
OBJECTIVES
The Annual PPA Conference and Trade Exhibition is the premier knowledge-sharing event for staying updated with the latest developments and key issues in the Pacific’s energy sector. Each year, a diverse mix of electric utility and energy professionals including project developers, equipment suppliers, service providers, regional organizations, government officials and development partners convene at a location in the Pacific to network, discuss issues, exchange knowledge, and build business. In 2025, the PPA delegates will be congregating in Palau from 22-25 September for the annual event.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Theme: Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy
When we say energy system, this would refer to the overall system and it’s not limited to power systems alone. Energy as stated in the theme is broader and more inclusive term that aligns with the goal of digital transformation in modern grids. This encapsulates the long-term management of electricity generation, storage and consumption over time which is the fundamental key to the success of smart grids. This also shows the shift towards a more holistic view of energy management. It includes everything from energy generation whether it be diesel or renewable energy, to storage, consumption, and digital optimization rather than just focusing on instantaneous power flow that power system mostly deals with.
Power systems on the other hand just focus on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. This is essential however, because it is just a part of the bigger picture if we are discussing the digital transformation of energy systems. The integration of digital technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and internet of things is transforming energy systems. The digital transformation aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability and resilience in power generation, transmission, and consumption.
Associated Side Events
As part of the Annual Conference and running in parallel to the main event there will be workshops for Utility Board Directors, engineers, and technical staff.
GUIDANCE FOR ABSTRACTS
Members of the PPA and invited guests are welcome to propose papers for presentations at the 32nd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition. The proposed papers can be based on case studies, projects, and other works relevant to the theme.
Ø Papers are NOT to be commercial in nature but can explain principles of commercially available technologies.
Ø The official language of the conference and proceedings is English.
Ø It is important that any paper in PowerPoint presentation form should also be accompanied on USB by an associated full article on the same topic suitable for inclusion in the Pacific Power Magazine. (i.e., with written text or Word format).
Ø In the case of Papers accepted for the conference, the authors or his/her representative will be expected to attend to make the presentation. Submission of an abstract therefore implies a willingness to attend. Please check any necessary formalities concerning attendance to the Conference before submitting the abstract.
It is noted in previous conferences that the above conditions have not been fully complied with. It is a pre-requisite of acceptance that presentations for the Conference strictly conform to these conditions.
WHO SHOULD PRESENT
Presentation of papers is open only to members of the Pacific Power Association. If there are insufficient papers from members, then the Secretariat will seek contributions from outside the membership.
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 31 July 2025 at 16:30 Suva time (+12 GMT). Submissions must be short (no more than 200 words) and to the point. Abstracts should not have a lot of general theory and background. Instead, they should highlight innovations, concrete outcomes, and achievements, and explain why and how the presentation will provide value to the delegates attending the event. The abstract together with a brief CV/Bio (less than 100 words) and a passport size photo of the author should be emailed to the Secretariat.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PAPER
Authors will be notified of acceptance (or otherwise) as soon as the Abstracts have been reviewed by the Secretariat. This notification will be provided no later than 16 August 2025. Final Papers must be emailed to the Secretariat by 22 August 2025.
It is a condition of approval to present that both the power point presentation and the paper in word format is provided to the PPA Secretariat by no later than 22 August 2025.
DURATION OF PRESENTATION
Conference or Technical papers will be presented for 20 minutes with an added 10 minutes for questions and answers. Facilities available at the Conference venue for presentations will include PowerPoint and a multimedia projector.
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Please fill in the registration form for Call for Papers and email it to reena@ppa.org.fj.