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High Voltage & Earthing Engineering Conference South Africa

High Voltage & Earthing Engineering Conference South Africa

High Voltage & Earthing Engineering Conference (Buy 1 Ticket get 1 Free)

Why Attend?

Please register now to join leading experts and industry peers as we tackle the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), and earthing systems. This conference provides a vital platform to explore how evolving energy generation sources — from traditional infrastructure to renewables — are shaping the future of the electrical grid.

Key Benefits of Attending

  • Solve Real-World HV/MV Challenges
  • Master advanced fault detection and diagnostic techniques
  • Improve grid reliability with strategic testing and monitoring
  • Address complex field conditions with proven engineering solutions
  • Power the Future with Renewables

Adapt HV/MV systems to support solar PV and distributed energy resources (DERs)

  • Tackle grid volatility and maintain stability in decentralised networks
  • Explore hybrid system integration and energy storage solutions
  • Prevent Failures with Data-Driven Insights
  • Use real-time operational data to predict and prevent equipment failure
  • Enhance asset performance in cost-sensitive environments
  • Implement condition-based maintenance strategies

Build Smarter, More Flexible Grids

  • Discover how smart grid technologies are transforming network operations
  • Align your infrastructure with South Africa’s energy transition goals
  • Apply sustainable engineering practices to extend asset lifecycles

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THE CONFERENCE IS CPD ACCREDITED | SAIEE


Meet Our Keynote Speakers


Chris Yelland (Keynote Speaker)
EE Business Intelligence | Managing Director
Presentation:
The State of the Electrical Supply & Distribution Industries in South Africa
Panel Moderator: (Topic TBA)


Bill Carman (International Keynote Speaker)
Safearth UK | Principal Consultant
Presentation: Inside the modern earthing system testing toolbox – What’s essential today?
Workshop: The Evolution of MV Distribution Earthing System Design – Where to next? 


Delegate Day Package Includes

Catering: Arrival tea & coffee, morning tea, afternoon tea, and a full lunch service each day.
Access All Areas: Attendance at all conference sessions, a workshop, presentations, panel discussion, and attendance at the Conference Soiree networking event.
Conference Materials: Printed and electronic access to all papers, presentations, and case studies from the two-day program. (updated materials sent post the conference)
Professional Development: CPD-accredited by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE).
IDC Technologies: All delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance
Transport: Shuttle services for delegates from the train station to the hotel. Our shuttle from the Gautrain runs every 30 minutes from 07:00AM to 22:00PM. The shuttle stops at the PT (Public Transport) level for all pick-ups and will collect there every 30 minutes. You will exit the Gautrain fare gates and then take the lifts to the PT level. When you arrive, you can contact the hotel (+270113225000); however, the shuttle should come past on the half hour or on the hour.
Ticket Offer: Buy one ticket, get the second ticket free.

IDC Technologies is a global leader in technical education, hosting engineering industry conferences worldwide. Here are recent Earthing, Surge, and Lightning Protection Conference highlights which was held in the United Kingdom. 

At IDC Technologies, our conference presentations are strictly non-commercial. We encourage submissions highlighting practical case studies, real-world applications, and the latest developments in this critical area.

Join us in advancing the knowledge and practice of high voltage and earthing engineering!

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Sponsorship Packages

This conference will allow you to build your business network of engineering and technical professionals. It will give you the mechanism to increase turnover through access to a clearly defined target market. Why waste valuable marketing resources trying to reach the right people when they will be at your fingertips?

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Please review our conference video from 2024, launching our 2025 calendar. 


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Event Details

Event Date 22/10/2025
Event End Date 23/10/2025
Individual Price R 7475 | Buy 1 Ticket Get One Free
Location Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika
Attachment HV_EarthingEngineeringSpeakerSponsorProspectus_SA.pdf
High Voltage Earthing Engineering Conference South Africa Brochure V04 2.pdf

Speakers

Chris Yelland (Keynote Speaker) (Panel Moderator)
Managing Director | EE Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

The Future of Electricity Supply and Distribution: Trends and Transformation

Dr Bill Carman (International Keynote Speaker)
International Consultant – Earthing & Lightning Safety | Safearth

The Evolution of MV Distribution Earthing System Design – Where to Next? (Workshop)

Daniel Obaleye Ph.D
Senior Management Consultant/Business Process Lead | SystemicLogic Group

Optimising High Voltage Operations Through Digital Process

Chandima Gomes
Professor of High Voltage Engineering | University of Witwatersrand

Lightning Protection of Solar PV Farms: Surge Protection and Grounding

Thuthukani Nduduzo Biyela
Managing Director | Principal Engineer | Siphulathuthu Engineering Services

Shaping Resilient Energy Futures: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming HV & MV Systems 

Dr Bill Carman
International Consultant – Earthing & Lightning Safety | Safearth

Inside the Modern Earthing System Testing Toolbox: What’s Essential Today 

Marco Ehrig
Senior Technical Sales Consultant | Siemens Energy (Pty) Ltd

F-gas free High-Voltage Switchgears for a Cleaner Future

Steven S Mvuyana
Unit Manager | Sebenzana Consulting

Application of Recurrent Surge Oscillograph (RSO) Testing for Dault Diagnosis in Salient Pole Rotors 

Louis Blom
Commercial Manager | Power Systems | Cargill Bioindustrial – Sub-Saharan Africa

Installation of Natural Ester-Filled Transformers

Brandon Poonah
Electrical Engineer | Zutari

Safety Risks Between Earthed and Unearthed Conductive Infrastructure in Renewable Energy Facilities 

Pieter Gabriel Hendrik Colyn
Director | Executive & Head of The Mine & Occupation | ENS

South Africa | Electrical Installations: The Legal Obligation to Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 

Sponsors

Ticket Information

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Engineering Institute of Technology and IDC Technologies

Did you know that the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) and IDC Technologies are sister companies? EIT and IDC Technologies are leading providers of engineering and technology courses, combining their expertise to offer a comprehensive educational experience. EIT specializes in industry-relevant engineering professional development online and Australian accredited programs on-campus and online, with campuses in Australia. IDC Technologies, offers practical, hands-on workshops, technical conferences, and on-site training in various engineering and technology disciplines. Together, EIT and IDC Technologies bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, catering to the needs of organizations looking for education and training solutions, and for professional development to upskill or reskill.