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

13:0013:15Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Procession

13:1513:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Call to Order

13:2513:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Prayers

13:3013:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome Address & Introduction of Chairman

13:3513:45Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

13:4513:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Membership Ceremony

Induction of Corporate Members and Recognition of Graduate & Associate Members

13:5014:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Student Presentations

Best Graduating University Student Presentations

14:2514:45Main Hall | Aberdeen
Speaker Introduction

Introduction of Guest Speaker

14:4514:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Guest Address

Address by Guest Speaker

14:5015:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Presidential Address

Statement by the President

15:1015:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Institutional Address

Statement by Chairman of PERC

15:2015:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

15:4015:50Main Hall | Aberdeen
Networking

Group Photograph

15:5016:20Main Hall | Aberdeen
Social Event

Welcome Cocktail for International Delegates

19:0022:00Invitation Only

Day 2 — 17 June

Registration

Registration

08:0009:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Prayers

09:0009:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Ceremony

Acknowledgement of Dignitaries and Introduction of Chairman

09:0509:15Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairman's Opening Remarks

09:1509:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Sponsor Remarks

Statement by Major Sponsors

09:2510:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fraternal Greetings

Fraternal Greetings

10:0010:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome Address and Introduction of Special Guest of Honour

10:2510:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Keynote Address

Keynote Address and Launch of the 2026 Conference

10:3511:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Tea Break

11:0511:30
Lightning Talks

The Engineering Solutions for Sierra Leone Lightning Talks

11:3012:25Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fundraising Launch

Official Launch & Fundraising for Proposed SLIE Building

12:2512:55Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

12:5513:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Lunch Break

13:0014:00
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 4

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

14:0015:30Room 1 | Aberdeen
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 1

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

14:0015:30Room 2 | Lumley
Break

Health Break

15:3015:45
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 4

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

15:4517:00Room 1 | Aberdeen
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 1

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

15:4517:00Room 2 | Lumley

Day 3 — 18 June

Registration

Registration

08:0009:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Welcome Address

Welcome and Introduction of Chairman

09:0009:05Main Hall | Aberdeen
Opening Remarks

Chairman's Opening Remarks

09:0509:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Youth Session

Reports on Activities (YEPF)

09:1009:35Main Hall | Aberdeen
Youth Session

University Hackathon

09:3510:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Fireside Chat

Engineering the Sierra Leone We Desire: A Sustainable Approach

10:3011:30Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Tea Break

11:3012:00
Project Presentation

Presentation on the NANT Power Station Project

12:0012:10Main Hall | Aberdeen
Institutional Session

PERC Hour

12:1012:55Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Remarks

Chairman's Closing Remarks

12:5513:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Break

Lunch Break

13:0014:00
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 3

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

14:0015:30Room 1 | Aberdeen
Technical SessionSUB-THEME 2

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

14:0015:30Room 2 | Lumley
Break

Health Break

15:3015:45
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 3

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

15:4517:00Room 1 | Aberdeen
Panel DiscussionSUB-THEME 2

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

15:4517:00Room 2 | Lumley

Day 4 — 19 June

Registration

Registration

08:0009:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Closing Session

Presentation of Communique

09:0010:00Main Hall | Aberdeen
Engineering Field Visit

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

10:0013:00Offsite
Break

Lunch

13:0014:00
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Arrival of Guests

19:0019:30Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Call to Order

19:3019:35Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Prayers

19:3519:40Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightMembership Ceremony

Induction of Fellows & Statement

19:4019:55Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightAwards Ceremony

Awards Session 1

19:5520:10Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Dinner Service

20:1021:00Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Loyal Toast

21:0021:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Toast to the Guests

21:0521:15Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightFraternal Greetings

Response & Greetings from Regional Delegations

21:1521:45Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightAwards Ceremony

Awards Session 2

21:4522:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSpeaker Introduction

Introduction of Guest of Honour

22:0522:10Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightGuest Address

Speech by Guest of Honour

22:1022:40Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightCeremony

Conference Chair Appreciation

22:4022:55Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightClosing Remarks

MCs' Closing Remarks

22:5523:00Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightClosing Remarks

Vote of Thanks

23:0023:05Banquet Venue
Dinner & Awards NightSocial Event

Dance & Networking

23:0500:00Banquet Venue