IEEE DAY 2026 - Power and Energy Chapter Stall for Membership Development

Description

IEEE Day 2026 – IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Stall Actively participated in organizing, setting up, and managing the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) stall during IEEE Day 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna. The main objective of the stall was to raise awareness about the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, introduce its mission and objectives, and promote its ongoing activities, upcoming technical events, workshops, webinars, and volunteering opportunities among university students and IEEE members. Contributed to planning and arranging the stall by organizing promotional materials, preparing the display area, and coordinating activities to ensure effective engagement with visitors. Provided information about IEEE PES, its role in the electrical power and energy sector, and the benefits of becoming an active member of the society. Explained the chapter's initiatives, technical knowledge-sharing programmes, professional development opportunities, and industry-related activities. Distributed IEEE PES promotional and awareness materials among participants and members to improve their understanding of the society and its activities. Engaged with students through interactive discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and awareness activities related to power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and sustainable energy technologies. Encouraged students to participate in upcoming IEEE PES events and become actively involved in technical programmes, volunteering activities, and professional networking opportunities. Collaborated with fellow organizing committee members to manage stall operations, communicate with visitors, and maintain a welcoming and informative environment throughout the event. This experience helped develop practical skills in event coordination, teamwork, leadership, public communication, promotional activities, and participant engagement. It also provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the visibility of the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter within the university community and encourage greater student involvement in power and energy engineering activities.