PEPQA 2025 program
Discover the full agenda of technical sessions, keynote talks, workshops and networking opportunities prepared for
THIS YEAR’S EDITION!
What to expect each day through PEPQA 2025?
Wednesday, June 4th
7:00 – 7:30
REGISTRATION
8:00 – 11:30
TUTORIAL 1
TOPIC: A Design Guide to Neutral Grounding of Industrial Power Systems
This tutorial presents the various neutral grounding methods used in industrial power systems, focusing on common selection criteria along with their advantages and disadvantages. Key aspects covered include:
– System characteristics: load current levels and overvoltage mechanisms.
– Design considerations: effective grounding, surge arresters, cable and equipment insulation, and single-phase load connections.
– Ground fault detection and related hazards.
Coffee break scheduled in the middle of the tutorial.
11:30 – 13:00
LUNCH
13:00 – 15:00
TUTORIAL 2
TOPIC 1: Power factor (PF) calculation on the high-voltage side of a transformer using low-voltage secondary measurements.
TOPIC 2: Transient analysis in underground cables and grounding techniques for electrostatic shields.
This tutorial provides a practical approach for determining the power factor at the high-voltage side of transformers using accessible low-voltage measurements. It also includes an analysis of transients in underground cables, with a focus on effective grounding practices for electrostatic shielding.
13:00 – 17:00
TUTORIAL 4
TOPIC: Introduction to LED Driving Technology
Lighting accounts for nearly 20% of energy consumption in developed countries and has a direct impact on health and productivity. Thanks to their high efficiency, LEDs have become the leading technology in this field. This tutorial covers:
– Basic lighting concepts and LED operation principles.
– LED modeling and DC driving techniques.
– AC grid integration and common challenges in LED system design.
Coffee break scheduled in the middle of the tutorial.
15:00 – 15:30
COFFEE BREAK
15:30 – 17:00
TUTORIAL 3
TOPIC: Power Quality and Voltage Transients
Engineer Miguel Aldrete will present the Power Quality Pyramid and explain how the new IEEE 3000 standards directly apply to its different levels. He will also break down, in a simple and practical way, the problems, root causes, and effective solutions related to voltage transients.
17:00 – 18:30
IEEE WORKSHOP & NETWORKING ACTIVITY
DURING IEEE WORKSHOP
TOPIC: IAS 60th Anniversary: Present and Future of the Industry Applications Society
This keynote provides a comprehensive introduction to the Industry Applications Society (IAS). It covers the history and organizational structure of IAS, along with its technical activities, programs, and volunteer opportunities. The session also outlines the benefits of IAS membership and a step-by-step guide on how to join.
Thursday, June 5th
7:00 – 7:30
REGISTRATION
7:30 – 8:30
WELCOME REMARKS
8:30 – 9:30
KEYNOTE 1
TOPIC: Introduction to Codes and Standards
Engineer Nehad El-Sherif will discuss advancements in hardware and software design, product development, certification, and electrical safety, emphasizing the impact of international standards such as NFPA 70 and CSA Z462
9:30 – 10:00
COFFEE BREAK
10:00 – 11:00
KEYNOTE 2
TOPIC: Power Electronics for Lighting Applications
Power electronics has revolutionized energy control in lighting, from incandescent lamps to modern LEDs, enabling features like dimming, color tuning, and data transmission. This keynote explores its evolution over the past century and future trends in the field.
11:00 – 12:00
PAPER SESSION 1 & 2
12:00 – 13:30
LUNCH
13:30 – 14:00
NETWORKING
14:00 – 15:00
SPECIAL SESSION 1
TOPIC: General Aspects of Power Quality and New Challenges in Monitoring and Solutions
Engineer Martínez will address key power quality issues in modern electrical systems, focusing on challenges in measurement, monitoring, and solutions due to sensitive loads, high-frequency transients, and power electronics operation.
15:00 – 15:30
COFFEE BREAK
15:30 -16:30
SPECIAL SESSION 2
TOPIC: Continuous Power Monitoring and Analysis Prevent Costly Downtime
Engineer Miguel Aldrete will discuss the key differences in power quality between the United States and Latin America over the past 30 years. He will also explain why continuous monitoring and analyzing power systems is essential to understand tendencies that can prevent problems before they occur, rather than reacting to costly downtime after the fact.
16:30 – 17:30
SPONSORS SESSION
17:30 – 18:30
HUMANITARIAN TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION & TECH APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP
18:30 – 19:30
GALA DINNER
Friday, June 5th
7:00 – 7:30
REGISTRATION
7:30 – 9:30
KEYNOTE 3
TOPIC: The Future of Power Electronics: Opportunities and Trends for Latin America
This talk examines power electronics’ role in sustainable energy and transport in Latin America, highlighting advances in AI, converter optimization, magnetic components, and SiC/GaN devices. It explores how these innovations can address the region’s energy challenges and support development goals.
9:30 – 10:00
COFFEE BREAK
10:00 – 11:00
SPECIAL SESSION 3
TOPIC: The Future of BESS with Grid-Forming Converters: A Necessity for Renewable Energy Integration into Power Systems Power Electronics: Opportunities and Trends for Latin America