Speakers

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Dr Tuan Vu is a Leader – Generator and Data Centre Connections in Brisbane, Australia, where he leads a national team of specialists delivering grid-connection, system-strength and technical due-diligence studies for Data-Centre, Solar, Wind, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Gas-Turbine, Synchronous Condenser, Industrial and Mining Loads, SVC/STATCOM and projects across Australia’s National Electricity Market. He is also Managing Director of Volt-Var and Control Power Systems Consultants. With 30 years in the electricity supply industry, Tuan’s career spans transmission planning, power system analysis and modelling, power quality and harmonics, reactive power and voltage control, and digital substations. At Powerlink Queensland he delivered 16 SVC and STATCOM projects valued at more than A$230 million, led the utility’s first IEC 61850 digital substation, and headed a joint research programme with QUT applying machine learning to PMU and power-quality data. He has since served as Project Director for Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zone planning and modelling (VicGrid), Head of Engineering at EnergySEA, Technical Director at Arcadis on BESS and substation projects in Europe, and as Owner’s Engineer and harmonic due-diligence lead for numerous NEM generator and BESS connections, including grid-forming BESS. Tuan holds a PhD in Power System Harmonics from the University of Wollongong, a Master of Systems Engineering from QUT and a BE (Honours) from the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia (CPEng, RPEQ), a member of Standards Australia and IEC working groups (TC57 WG10, TC38), and an active contributor to CIGRE Study Committees C4 and B4. He supervises PhD research at the University of Wollongong and has delivered professional training on harmonics, FACTS and Volt-VAr optimisation to AEMO, network service providers and OEMs since 2017.

Speech Title : Enhanced Asset Structuring for Clean Energy Infrastructure: Impact Re-Investment, Collateralization and Community Empowerment Loops

John Fotos is a clean energy and renewable energy professional with experience in project development, facility management, technology solutions, business development, and market consulting. He currently serves as Director of Business Development for the Digital Green Transformation (DGX) Solutions Team at NextDrive, where he focuses on advancing clean and renewable energy solutions and supporting global clients with energy management software, technology integration, and sustainable energy projects. His professional experience includes utility-scale solar energy development, renewable energy market research, strategic partnerships, project consulting, and business development. He has also worked with organizations in the solar energy sector, including LONGi Solar, Enact Solar, and Canadian Solar, contributing to business development, market expansion, and clean energy project opportunities. John has experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar energy optimization, sustainable infrastructure, and international business collaboration. His work focuses on connecting technology providers, project developers, and business partners to support renewable energy deployment and energy optimization. He brings an international perspective to clean energy initiatives, supported by his cross-cultural communication skills and professional experience in Japan and global markets

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Keleadile Ruda is a Renewable Energy Engineer and Project Management professional with over eight years of experience advancing Botswana's energy transition through the development and delivery of solar PV infrastructure, clean energy solutions, and sustainable development initiatives. Her expertise spans utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects, technical advisory services, energy audits, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management across the public and private sectors. Throughout her career, Keleadile has successfully coordinated multidisciplinary stakeholders including EPC contractors, financiers, government institutions, regulators, and development partners to deliver impactful energy projects that support economic growth and decarbonization objectives. She is particularly passionate about the intersection of energy, industrial development, and investment, with a focus on enabling sustainable infrastructure that drives inclusive growth across Africa. Beyond her technical and project leadership roles, Keleadile is a recognized advocate for women's participation in STEM and the energy sector, and has been listed by the African Energy Chamber among the Top 20 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars, 2025. Keleadile is also co-founder of Women in Energy, Botswana and actively contributes to regional dialogues on clean energy, sustainability, and climate resilience and is an alumnus of the African School of Regulation through the African Women in Energy Regulation Leadership Program, and the Africa Climate Academy through the Climate Finance Training. Her work continues to champion innovation, collaboration, and investment in Africa's evolving energy landscape

Speech Title : Optimal Design and Sustainable Delivery of PV-BESS Microgrids for Diesel Displacement and Grid Support in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamed is the CEO of Blueflag Energy Limited and works in the development and delivery of solar PV, battery energy storage, and EPC projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. His experience includes utility-scale and distributed renewable-energy systems for public infrastructure, commercial facilities, and hybrid power networks. His work focuses on PV-BESS integration, diesel displacement, reliable project delivery, community impact, and expanding energy access through scalable, locally maintainable solutions that support essential services, economic activity, and Africa's long-term energy resilience.

Speech Title : Creating Smart Communities at Remote Areas (Deserts): A GIS- and AI-Enabled Framework for Green-Field Smart Grid Design

Dr. Yaser Qudaih is an electrical engineer and academic with over two decades of combined industry and higher-education experience spanning Pakistan, Palestine, Japan, Russia, Jordan, and the UAE. He graduated from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan in 1996 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and went on to work as an Electrical Engineer at an international airport from 1997 to 2005, managing power distribution and airfield systems. He then pursued graduate studies in Japan, completing his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Kumamoto University in 2011. He subsequently served as an Assistant Professor at the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan, for six years, followed by a year as a Research Associate at Samara University, Russia (2017), and two years as an Assistant Professor at the American University of Madaba (AUM), Jordan. He is currently a faculty member at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), UAE, where he previously served as Chair of the Electrical and Civil Engineering Departments. His research interests center on power systems, renewable energy, smart grid applications, and sustainability. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ) and a Senior Member of IEEE.