Power Policy & Innovation Summit
The IEEE NSU Power & Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE NSU Student Branch, IEEE NSU RAS Student Branch Chapter, IEEE NSU IAS Student Branch Chapter, IEEE NSU WIE Affinity Group, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), North South University, is organizing the Power Policy & Innovation Summit (PPIS). This interactive national event brings together students, young innovators, industry leaders, professionals, and policymakers to collaborate, learn, and innovate with Bangladesh's energy landscape in mind.
The summit takes place on October 31, 2026, and features keynote sessions, a high-end panel discussion on power policy, an interactive quiz competition with a prize pool of 5,000 BDT, and the Grand Finale of the Power Policy Innovation Challenge (PPIC). Registration for both the summit and the challenge is done through this single form.
This year's Power Policy Innovation Challenge theme is "Rural and Community Grid Connects with the Microgrid." The challenge invites future energy leaders, researchers, and young innovators to identify pressing problems in Bangladesh's power sector and develop practical, affordable, technically feasible, and policy-oriented solutions. Teams should bridge the gap between technology and policy, balancing technical feasibility, economic viability, scalability, and real-world implementation. Solutions can draw on solar, wind, biogas, hydro, and battery storage, and may cover areas such as irrigation, community and urban energy systems, EV charging, agrivoltaics, and floating solar.
PPIC Prize Pool: 65,000 BDT (Champion: 30,000 BDT, 1st Runner-up: 20,000 BDT, 2nd Runner-up: 15,000 BDT)
Important Dates
Power Policy Innovation Challenge Abstract Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+6)
Power Policy & Innovation Summit Participation Deadline: October 26, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+6)
PPIC Team Requirements
- 2-3 members per team (no solo entries)
- Cross-university teams are allowed
- Each team must have a unique team name
PPIC Competition Stages
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Round 1, Stage 1 (Online): Submit a 400-450 word abstract covering Idea, Problem Solving, Expected Outcome, and Application Sector. No fee.
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Round 1, Stage 2: Selected teams pay BDT 2,500 per team.
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Round 2 (Top 20 Pitch): October 23, 2026, AUDI801, North South University
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Grand Finale (Top 5 Defense): October 31, 2026, North South University
PPIS Event Details
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM - 07:30 PM (GMT+6)
Venue: North South University
Power Policy & Innovation Summit (PPIS) Participation Deadline: October 26, 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+6)
Please fill in all details carefully before submitting.
Good luck, and may the most innovative solution win!
For any queries, please contact:-
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Lutful Islam Nabid
Chairperson
IEEE NSU PES Student Branch Chapter
Mobile: +8801712902722
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Ridwan Islam Rifath
Treasurer
IEEE NSU PES Student Branch Chapter
Mobile: +8801919356207
