By Ir. Ts. Dr. Wooi Chin Leong (UniMAP)

The MyHVNet Colloquium 2024, organized by IEEE DEIS Malaysia Chapter and MyHVNet, with co-organizers including IEEE Young Professionals, UNITEN, and various IEEE student branches, was held on 12 August 2024 at the Admin Building, UNITEN, Kajang, Selangor. This one-day event aimed to foster networking among academicians, industrialists, and students, with a total of 60 attendees, 40 of whom were IEEE members.

The event began with a welcome address by the MyHVNet Chairman and the Chairman of IEEE DEIS, followed by an informal networking session tailored for young professionals. This session focused on career development and opportunities within the IEEE ecosystem. Membership drives and technical society booths were also set up to promote IEEE and DEIS memberships.

The colloquium featured two technical talks on high voltage engineering, delivered by Ir. Muhammad Haízuddin Mohamad and Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Lau Kwan Yiew. The topics covered were “Cross-country fault phenomena – case study” and “Embracing Sustainability through Advancements of Dielectric Materials.”

Parallel sessions were conducted, allowing researchers and engineers to present their findings on various high voltage topics, such as insulation, electrical discharges, lightning, transformers, and grounding systems. Each session had 10-11 presentations, providing ample opportunities for professional networking and engagement