Location
Bangkok, Thailand Location

Come experience Bangkok, capital city of Thailand and world-renowned tourist destination. Bangkok’s location bordering the gulf of Thailand makes it a key location for trade and business with other countries, leading to a rich blend of traditional Thai traditions and Western influences. Add to this the millions of tourists attracted each year from all over the world, and you have a truly unique and diverse city.

There is no shortage of sights to see during your visit. Visit the Grand Palace, right in the heart of the city, to experience the culture, history, and architecture associated with the Thai monarchy. Buddhist temples like Wat Arun and Wat Pho also cater to these diverse interests. For a more structured experience, visit the Bangkok National Museum, which covers Thailand’s extensive history alongside substantial art collections. If you prefer a more immersive visit, there are plenty of markets, restaurants, street vendors, and canal boats, as well as the famously vibrant nightlife. Regardless of your interests, Bangkok has unique experiences to offer. This is a city you will never forget.

Purpose
AsiaPES 2014 is an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the areas of power and energy. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in this field. AsiaPES 2014 aims to strengthen relationships between industry, research laboratories, and universities, to the benefit of all parties.

Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by AsiaPES 2014 include, but are not limited to:

POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

Fault Diagnosis
HVDC
Power Distribution
Power Flow Analysis
Power System Operation
Power System Stability and Control
Power System Design
Power System Planning
FACTS
Power Electronics
Network Harmonics
Grounding and Protection Systems

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
Hydropower
Bio-energy

POWER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

Demand Management
Energy Management
Home and Building Energy Management
Power Economics
Retail Power Markets
Energy Policies and Regulations
Forecasting
Optimization Techniques
Pricing Policies
Power Flow Analysis
Load Modelling, Estimation and Forecasting
Risk Analysis
Converters and Inverters
Power Systems Control

SMART GRIDS

Modelling of Grid Environments
Smart Grids for Plug-in Vehicles
Energy Storage
Grid Architectures
Intelligent Monitoring
Smart Grids Infrastructures
Smart Grids for Security Systems

Submission
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-823.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by July 15, 2014. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Authors submitting their papers early will normally receive notification at an earlier date.

Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by August 15, 2014. Final manuscripts are due by September 24, 2014. Registration and final payment are due by September 24, 2014. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements
The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

Tutorials
Submission
Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by July 15, 2014. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/submittutorial.aspx?id=823.

Proposal Format
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

The topic.
Background knowledge expected of the participants.
Objectives.
Time allocations for the major course topics.
The qualifications of the instructor(s).
Special Session
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary@iasted.org by July 15, 2014. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s).

Papers submitted to the special session must be received by July 15, 2014, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program.

More information on special sessions is available at www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-823.html.

Journals
All papers submitted to this conference will be considered for publication in a special issue of ACTA Press’ International Journal of Power and Energy Systems . For additional information about the submission of papers, please visit: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Indexing
The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

EI Compendex
Inspec
Google Scholar
Scopus
Important Deadlines
Latest Submissions Due July 15, 2014
Notification of Acceptance Starting August 15, 2014
Final Manuscripts Due September 24, 2014
Registration Deadline September 24, 2014

Papers will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Authors who submit early will receive their feedback and notification early.

For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat – AsiaPES 2014
B6, Suite 101, 2509 Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary@iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org