WELCOME

The 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference, GPECOM2024, focuses on the latest technologies, researches and challenges of power electronics, energy systems and communication technologies. The conference will be held on June 4-7, 2024. The conference venue is Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus in Budapest, Hungary.

GPECOM2024 will be in a hybrid concept combining in-person and online presentations to accommodate a broader audience and diverse participation. The primary objective of GPECOM2024 is to offer a platform for researchers to share their most recent research findings in various domains, including Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives, Control Systems, Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Conventional and Renewable Energy Systems, as well as cutting-edge technologies related to Microgrids and Smart Grids, Communication Systems, and Technologies. The conference aims to foster a professional network that connects researchers, academicians, industry professionals, engineers, and experts in these specialized research areas. The conference actively encourages the submission of research papers that cover power, energy, and communication systems, with an emphasis on control, modelling, design, integration, and practical applications across the technical track (TT) fields.

GPECOM2024 is a peer-review conference with blind review process.

The technical topics of the regular sessions include but are not limited to the following topics:

TT1- Power Electronics, Devices and Controllers

TT2- Electrical Machines and Drives

TT3- Conventional and Renewable Energy Technologies

TT4- Smart Grid Researches and Applications

TT5- Communication Technologies and Researches

Detailed complete list of tracks and topics can be found at here

Paper Submission and Post-Conference Publishing
Prospective authors are invited to electronically submit full papers in English, 6 pages, in pdf format following instructions accessible via www.gpecom.org. Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore online digital library, and Web of Science Core Collection. 
Up to 20% of the best papers presented at the GPECOM2024 could be eligible for review and publication on the  IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications or IEEE Industry Applications Magazine
The paper submission and review processes are going to managed via Microsoft Conference Management System (Microsoft CMT) as done in the past GPECOM conferences. The paper submission system can be accessed at https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/GPECOM2024 address.

Important Dates and Deadlines
Special Session and Tutorial Proposal Deadline              February 11, 2024
Full Paper Submission Deadline                                                March 24, 2024
Notification of Acceptance                                                           April 21, 2024
Final Paper Submission                                                                   May 12, 2024
Early Bird Registration                                                                    May 12, 2024
Conference Dates                                                                               June 4-7, 2024
Special Sessions
The GPECOM2024 will include special sessions on highly specialized areas, reporting technical trends and breakthroughs within the scope of the conference. Special Sessions are organized at the initiative of one or more individuals, who must adhere to specific procedures published on the conference website.  
Organizers of a successful Special Session will get a free registration for every 5 papers not authored by any of the organizers and finally included in the program. The organizers can use this registration by themselves when registering to attend the conference.

NEWS

Proceedings of 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM2024) have been published at the IEEE Xplore Digital Library as of July 6th.

Thank you for your participation and support to IEEE GPECOM2024. 

The list of presented proceedings, tutorial and keynotes of GPECOM2024 are given in the attached list.

List of Presented proceedings and plenary speeches

The list of selected papers for journals are given in the attached list. Congratulations to authors of selected papers.

Selected papers

Best Paper Awards of IEEE GPECOM2024

At IEEE GPECOM2024, exceptional research papers have been celebrated across three specialized domains: Power Electronics and Electrical Machines, Power Systems, and Communication Technologies, recognizing both the Outstanding Paper and Best Student Paper in each category.

Additionally, the conference presents Dr. Muhammad H. Rashid awards to four papers. We appreciate Dr. Rashid’s kind support of the GPECOM Conference and his contributions to society.

Congratulations to all award winners!

Power Electronics and Electric Machines

  • ID 110 Design and Component Selection of Three-Phase T-type Power Factor Correction (PFC) rectifier, Reza Asrar Ghaderloo (University of Maryland, USA), Yidi Shen (University of Maryland), Ayodhya Somiruwan Gamwari (University of Maryland), Chanaka M Singhabahu (University of Maryland ), Alireza Khaligh (University of Maryland) (Best Student Paper in Power Electronics)
  • ID 111: Control Strategy for Torque Ripple Reduction in Brushless DC Motors with 180-Degree Commutation; Ziliang Feng (University of British Columbia, Canada), Rahul Raman Ramesh (University of British Columbia), Seyyedmilad Ebrahimi (University of British Columbia), Juri Jatskevich (University of British Columbia) (Outstanding Paper in Power Electronics)

Power Systems

  • ID 101: Modeling Zero-Dynamics Attacks on Wind Turbines Through Laplace and Z-Domain Representations; Tamás Haba (Budapest University of Technology and Economics); Csaba Budai (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) (Outstanding Paper in Power Systems)
  • ID 280: Resilience Oriented Distributed Secondary Control for Networked Microgrids: A Case Study From Indonesia; Amir Basati (Aalborg University, Denmark), Najmeh Bazmohammadi (Aalborg University), Yajuan Guan (Aalborg University), Juan C. Vasquez (Aalborg University), Josep M. Guerrero (Aalborg University) (Best Student Paper in Power Systems)

Communication Technologies

  • ID 46: Implementation of SCADA for IEC 61850 Communication in the IEEE 14-Bus System; Flavio Quizhpi (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana), Antony Jacome (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana), Mateo M Quizhpi (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana) (Best Student Paper in Communication Technologies)
  • ID 265: Analysis and Optimization of Cooperative Jammer for Spatial Electromagnetic Spectrum Holes; Dongyang Wang (Beijing Institute of Astronautical Systems Engineering, China), Zhaoxi Lin (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China), Xiaozhe Jia (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology), Mingwei Zhang (Beijing Institute of Astronautical Systems Engineering, China) (Outstanding Paper in Communication Technologies)

Muhammad H Rashid Awards:

  • ID 89: MIMO-NOMA-DAE: A Deep Learning based Downlink MIMO-NOMA Scheme for Low-Power Applications with Imperfect CSI; Muhammad Usman Ejaz (Queen Mary University of London); Tayyaba Irum (Queen Mary University of London); Shingirai Amoni Simba (Queen Mary University of London) (M Rashid Best Student Paper in Communication Technologies)
  • ID 131 Stability of a Distributed Controller for Optimal Current Sharing and Voltage Containment in DC Microgrids, Cornelia Skaga, Babak Abdolmaleki, and Gilbert Bergna-Diaz (M Rashid Best Student Paper in Power Systems)
  • ID 195: Stability Analysis of DFIG with Virtual-Admittance-Based Grid-Forming Control under Different Grid Strenghts; Emanuele Fedele (University of Naples Federico II, Italy), Nicola Campagna (University of Palermo, Italy), Giuseppe Bossi (University of Cagliari, Italy), Renato Rizzo (University of Naples Federico II), Rosario Miceli (University of Palermo), Alfonso Damiano (University of Cagliari) (M Rashid Best Paper)
  • ID 208: Distributed Secondary Control for Accurate Reactive and Harmonic Power Sharing among VSIs with Integrated Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Capabilities; Iman Lorzadeh (Ghent University, Belgium), Omid Lorzadeh (Power Electronics and Control R&D Team, USA), Luc Dupré (Ghent University), Lieven Vandevelde (Ghent University) (M Rashid Best Paper)

Memories from IEEE GPECOM2024


Thank you all participants, authors, reviewers, Committee Members, and co-organizers. It was a great pleasure to meet with all in Budapest. We are looking forward to meeting soon.

GPECOM2024 Organizing Committee

Conference Program — Final

The final program is scheduled for the accepted and eventually submitted camera-ready papers. The conference program includes 8 keynote lectures, 5 tutorials and 31 proceeding sessions. 
The general information about in-person and online presentation of papers at IEEE GPECOM2024 are listed below for attendees’ information;
  • The online presentation platform is Microsoft Teams and will be synchronized with the in-person event at the conference venue. 
  • The online presentations are given synchronously. The online meeting information with MS Teams links will be uploaded soon.
  • Each paper presentation, online or in-person, will take 20 minutes which is shared for presentation of the study and a few minutes (max. 5 min.) for Q&A.
  • The conference sessions are scheduled in  Central European Time Zone (CET/ GMT+2). Please make sure of the difference between your local time and the CET zone. The Time Check widget below may be helpful to synchronize. 
  • Please check the final program updated on May 23rd for your scheduled presentation. In case you need any revision, please send an email to secretary@gpecom.org

Conference Booklet  May 26th

 

Final Program  May 23rd

 

Preliminary Program  May 19th

Guidelines for Online Presentation

We are looking forward to meeting at IEEE GPECOM2024 online and in-person.
 

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June 5th: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Sessions start at:

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Accommodation and Transportation Guide

The following document has been prepared as a basic reference guide for in-person attendees for possible accommodation and transportation options. Please see the Venue page for maps and related information.

Info Package on Hotel and Transportation

 

Template for Paper Presentations

Two sample presentation templates which are not mandatory may be used and revised according to authors’ preferences. The number of pages can be increased as needed. The documents can be downloaded at opened new page.

Presentation Template-1 (pptx)

Presentation Template-2 (ppt)

Keynote and Tutorial Sessions

Keynote and tutorial sessions of GPECOM2024 are listed with the following titles. The detailed information of sessions can be found at Keynote Sessions page.

(listed in alphabetical order)

Keynote Lectures:

Andrea Bonetti, Megger Sweden AB, Sweden

Title: Latest Evolution of the Interaction Between Digital Twins in Power System Protection Applications: Closed Loop Relay Testing

Gergen Peter, Vice President of Electrified Mobility and Vehicle Motion in Hungary, Bosch

Title: Disruptive Technology for Green Deal in Innovation Ecosystem 

Gokhan Onal, Lean Power Solutions, Turkiye

Title: Grid Forming Control at IBR Based Power Systems 

Muhammad H. Rashid, Florida Polytechnic University, USA

Title: Challenges of Educating Engineers for Renewable Energy 

Osman Bülent TÖR, EPRA Energy , Turkiye

Title: Ambitious Renewable Scenarios – Technical & Regulatory Challenges

Ozan Erdinc, Yildiz Technical University, Turkiye 

Title: Resilient Operation of Power Systems under Disaster Conditions: Insights and Suggestions

Qammer H. Abbasi, James Watt School (JWS) of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK 

Title: What 6G can Support and its Enabling Technologies

Wilsun Xu University of Alberta, Canada 

Title: Synchronized Waveforms – A Frontier of Data-Based Power System and Apparatus Monitoring, Protection, and Control

Tutorials:

Emanuele Fedele, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Title: Onboard Energy Storage in Railway: Current State and Future Trends

Merden Yesil, EPRA Energy, Turkiye

Title: Grid Code Compliance of Renewable Energy Sources – Challenges and Solutions from Real World Examples

Negar Dashti, Lean Power Solutions, Turkiye

Title: Exploring the Nexus of Electromagnetic Transients: Innovations and Challenges in Utility Systems for the Modern Era 

Nicola Campagna, University of Palermo, Italy

Title: Battery Modelling and Characterization: Challenges and Perspectives

Zoltan Racz, Robert Bosch Kft., Hungary

Title: Advanced Power Electronics Development Methods for Next Generation eMobility Products

Firm deadline extended to April 21st, 2024

Due to several requests received from authors, the submission deadline for regular papers and special session papers has been extended to April 21st, 2023. 

Please note that this is the firm deadline. We hope that this extension will be useful for authors to take this opportunity for submitting the papers to CMT system. Thank you for your interest to IEEE GPECOM2024.

This extension will not affect the review process of the submitted papers. The evaluation results of the late submitted papers will be announced to authors as soon as the reviews completed.

Please make sure you have a registered account at paper submission system and prepared your paper complying with Paper Submission Guidelines.

Deadline extended to April 7th, 2024

We are pleased to announce that deadline for paper submission has been extended to April 7th, 2024 upon the request we have received. We hope that this extension will be useful for authors to take this opportunity for submitting papers to CMT system . Thank you for your interest to IEEE GPECOM2024.

The deadline extension is valid for all main track and Special Session submissions.

Please make sure you have a registered account at paper submission system and prepared your paper complying with Paper Submission Guidelines.

Social and Technical Tours

We are happy to announce that a technical tour at Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus is going to be scheduled in the conference program. The technical tour will cover visit to research and development departments of Innovation Center. There will be two groups of attendees (each of 25) for the scheduled tour. Attendees are kindly asked to pay attention to select Bosch Innovation Campus Tour while filling out the Registration Form

The social program of the conference includes Welcome Reception at Bosch Innovation Campus, Gala Dinner and tour at Danube Cruise Boat, and guided tours. The details of these events are introduced at Social Program page. Attendees are kindly asked to express their attendance answer at the Registration Form.

Awards and Best Paper Grants

Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Best Paper Grants

Professor Muhammad H. Rashid is generously supporting the GPECOM2024 conference by providing best paper grants aimed at fostering enthusiasm among young professionals and students. There will be a total of four grants, with one valued at 250 USD for professional researchers holding a Ph.D. degree and three grants, each also amounting to 250 USD, specifically designated for students.

The grants will be awarded to professionals and postgraduate students who attend the conference and present a paper. The subcommittee will be responsible for receiving submissions, evaluating them, and managing the award distribution process.

Best Paper Awards

In addition to Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Best Paper Grants, Outstanding Paper, and Best Presentation Awards will be presented to authors of selected and referred by GPECOM 2024 Program Committee. A potential paper should be presented at the conference in order to be nominated for any type of awards. GPECOM 2024 Awards will be presented in categories of

– GPECOM2024 Best Student Paper Award
– GPECOM2024 Outstanding Paper Award
– GPECOM2024 Best Presentation Award

Special Sessions

Special Sessions of GPECOM2024 are listed below. The paper submission and review processes of special sessions are also managed with Microsoft CMT system where the special sessions are listed in addition to main track sessions. Please make sure that you select the relevant SS tab as primary or secondary subject area while submitting your paper at CMT System.

SS1- Advances in DC-DC Converters and Control Techniques for Sustainable Energy

Organizers: Mahajan Sagar Bhaskar, Atif Iqbal, Dhafer Almakhles

SS2- Microgrids for EV Charging Infrastructure

Organizers: Veerpratap Meena, Anand R, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Kumari Namrata

SS3- Renewable Energy Integration and Sustainable Energy Business

Organizers: Niladri Chakraborty, Amitava Gupta, Prithviraj Purkait, Bidyadhar Subudhi, Biswarup Das, Lijun Cai, Firdous Ul Nazir

Bosch to host GPECOM2024

We are happy to announce that Bosch Hungary has confirmed its support for GPECOM2024 by hosting the conference at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus. The Organizing Committee sincerely appreciates Bosch’s support and platinum sponsorship for GPECOM2024.

Paper Submission is open now

Paper submission system is open to submit full text papers. The paper submission and review processes are managed by Microsoft CMT system that can be accessed at https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/GPECOM2024 address.

Please make sure you have a registered account at paper submission system. The deadline for full-text submission is  March 24, 2024.

GPECOM2024 Technical Co-Sponsors

IEEE, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES); IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS); and IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)  are Technical Co-Sponsors of IEEE GPECOM 2024.

IEEE Conference Page for GPECOM 2024

The GPECOM conferences have been technically co-sponsored by IEEE and listed at IEEE Conference Search Website since 2019. All the registered and presented papers have been also published at IEEE Xplore Digital Library. 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM 2024) is also technically co-sponsored by IEEE and listed at IEEE Conference Search Website. All the registered and presented papers will be published at IEEE Xplore Digital Library. 

All the accepted and presented papers of IEEE GPECOM2024 will be submitted to Web of Science Core Collection and IEEE Xplore Digital Library for publishing as before. Moreover, authors of selected papers will be invited to submit their papers in extended form for post-conference publishing after a new round of review.