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Charging Ahead: Making Sense of Rwanda's EV Battery Interoperability Mandate
6 Nov 2026 · Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, Kigali
About us
The IEEE Rwanda PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter is the local home of three IEEE technical societies: the Power & Energy Society (PES), the Industry Applications Society (IAS) and the Power Electronics Society (PELS). It operates under the IEEE Rwanda Subsection in IEEE Region 8.
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The global organisations behind our chapter
Joining IEEE gives you a global professional home; adding a society connects you to the specialists in your field. Our chapter brings all of them to Rwanda.
What is IEEE PES?
The IEEE Power & Energy Society is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power and energy for the betterment of society — 42,000+ members and 800+ local chapters worldwide.
What is IEEE PELS?
The IEEE Power Electronics Society advances the theory and practice of power electronics — converters, drives, renewable-energy integration and high-efficiency power systems.
What is IEEE IAS?
The IEEE Industry Applications Society supports the application of electrical and electronic systems in industry — automation, drives, industrial power systems and safety. Its tagline: Linking Research to Practice.
Recent events
17Jul 2026
Community
IEEE Rwanda Subsection Launch & Societies Engagement Forum
Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, KigaliOrganised by IEEE Rwanda Subsection
22May 2026
Industry Workshop
Rwanda Simulation Synergy
09:00Carnegie Mellon University Africa, KigaliOrganised by IEEE CMU-Africa IAS/PELS/PES Joint Student Branch Chapter
29Apr 2026
STEP Workshop
Tartan Synergy: Securing the Grid
14:00–17:00Muhazi Conference Hall, University of RwandaOrganised by IEEE CMU-Africa and IEEE University of Rwanda Student Branches, with IEEE Young Professionals
Leadership
Akabway Rurangwa
Chair
Samantha Mugeni Niyoyita
Vice Chair
Kayesu Ritah
Secretary
Adonijah Ogara
Treasurer
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Students, young professionals and experienced engineers are all welcome at chapter events, whether or not they are IEEE members.