SLIE Biennial Conference 2026 — Engineering the Sierra Leone We Desire

Schedule

Programme

16–19 June 2026 · Radisson Blu, Freetown

Programme subject to change.

Day 1 — 16 June

Networking

Group Photograph

13:00–13:15Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Procession

13:15–13:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Call to Order

13:25–13:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Prayers

13:30–13:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome Address & Introduction of Chairman

13:35–13:45Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

13:45–13:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Membership Ceremony

Induction of Corporate Members and Recognition of Graduate & Associate Members

13:50–14:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Student Presentations

Best Graduating University Student Presentations

14:25–14:45Main Hall | Aberdeen
Speaker Introduction

Introduction of Guest Speaker

14:45–14:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Guest Address

Address by Guest Speaker

14:50–15:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Presidential Address

Statement by the President

15:10–15:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Institutional Address

Statement by Chairman of PERC

15:20–15:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

15:40–15:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Networking

Group Photograph

15:50–16:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Social Event

Welcome Cocktail for International Delegates

19:00–22:00Invitation Only

Day 2 — 17 June

Registration

Registration

08:00–09:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Prayers

09:00–09:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Acknowledgement of Dignitaries and Introduction of Chairman

09:05–09:15Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairman's Opening Remarks

09:15–09:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Sponsor Remarks

Statement by Major Sponsors

09:25–10:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fraternal Greetings

Fraternal Greetings

10:00–10:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome Address and Introduction of Special Guest of Honour

10:25–10:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Keynote Address

Keynote Address and Launch of the 2026 Conference

10:35–11:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Tea Break

11:05–11:30
Lightning Talks

The Engineering Solutions for Sierra Leone Lightning Talks

11:30–12:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fundraising Launch

Official Launch & Fundraising for Proposed SLIE Building

12:25–12:55Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

12:55–13:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Lunch Break

13:00–14:00
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 4

Engineering Leadership, Policy, Standards and Capacity Development for Nation-Building – Technical Session

14:00–15:30Room 1 | Aberdeen
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 1

Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure for Resilient Communities – Technical Session

14:00–15:30Room 2 | Lumley
Break

Health Break

15:30–15:45
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 4

Engineering Leadership, Policy, Standards and Capacity Development for Nation-Building – Panel Discussion

15:45–17:00Room 1 | Aberdeen
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 1

Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure for Resilient Communities – Panel Discussion

15:45–17:00Room 2 | Lumley

Day 3 — 18 June

Registration

Registration

08:00–09:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome and Introduction of Chairman

09:00–09:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairman's Opening Remarks

09:05–09:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Youth Session

Reports on Activities (YEPF)

09:10–09:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Youth Session

University Hackathon

09:35–10:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fireside Chat

Engineering the Sierra Leone We Desire: A Sustainable Approach

10:30–11:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Tea Break

11:30–12:00
Project Presentation

Presentation on the NANT Power Station Project

12:00–12:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Institutional Session

PERC Hour

12:10–12:55Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

12:55–13:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Lunch Break

13:00–14:00
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 3

Energy Systems, Engineering Innovation, and Technology for Inclusive Economic Growth – Technical Session

14:00–15:30Room 1 | Aberdeen
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 2

Engineering Solutions for Climate Adaptation, Environmental Protection, and Resource Management – Technical Session

14:00–15:30Room 2 | Lumley
Break

Health Break

15:30–15:45
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 3

Energy Systems, Engineering Innovation, and Technology for Inclusive Economic Growth – Panel Discussion

15:45–17:00Room 1 | Aberdeen
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 2

Engineering Solutions for Climate Adaptation, Environmental Protection, and Resource Management – Panel Discussion

15:45–17:00Room 2 | Lumley

Day 4 — 19 June

Registration

Registration

08:00–09:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Session

Presentation of Communique

09:00–10:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Engineering Field Visit

Technical Field Visits for International Delegates: NANT Power & Leicester Peak

10:00–13:00Offsite
Break

Lunch

13:00–14:00
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Arrival of Guests

19:00–19:30Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Call to Order

19:30–19:35Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Prayers

19:35–19:40Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightMembership Ceremony

Induction of Fellows & Statement

19:40–19:55Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightAwards Ceremony

Awards Session 1

19:55–20:10Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Dinner Service

20:10–21:00Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Loyal Toast

21:00–21:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Toast to the Guests

21:05–21:15Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightFraternal Greetings

Response & Greetings from Regional Delegations

21:15–21:45Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightAwards Ceremony

Awards Session 2

21:45–22:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSpeaker Introduction

Introduction of Guest of Honour

22:05–22:10Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightGuest Address

Speech by Guest of Honour

22:10–22:40Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Conference Chair Appreciation

22:40–22:55Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightClosing Remarks

MCs' Closing Remarks

22:55–23:00Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightClosing Remarks

Vote of Thanks

23:00–23:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Dance & Networking

23:05–00:00Banquet Venue