The 2004 IEEE International Symposium on Electrical Insulation (ISEI 2004) was held in Indianapolis, IN USA, 19-22 September 2004. A total of 139 papers were published from 23 countries.  Leading topics were related to transformers, machines, outdoor insulation and cables, in that order.

57 papers were presented in oral sessions and 82 in poster sessions. The Sunday evening reception and poster sessions together with the Tuesday evening dinner were held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel. The oral sessions and the Monday evening poster sessions were held at the Indiana Convention Center which was the venue for the EME exhibits.

There were a total of 189 paid registrants of whom 155 were able to attend. Compared to ISEI in recent years, participation from Asia and USA increased while that from Europe and Canada declined. Visas were a problem for registrants from some countries.

Eight students each received a $500 stipend and free registration.

Four short courses were held in conjunction with ISEI on topics related to materials, electric machines, transformers and outdoor insulation.

Seven well attended working group meetings were held on the development of IEEE standards for electrical insulation as applied to electric machines, including functional evaluation, VLF tests, PD measurements, maintenance and rewind issues.

44 attendees responded to a survey questionnaire on the last day of the Symposium. A few of the comments were as follows:

The number of oral papers should be increased.

The hotel ballroom was the better venue for the poster sessions.

There was a good mix of academic and industrial applications papers.

Most preferred to continue to receive the Conference Record in both Print and CD-ROM versions.

Most found the dates of the Symposium to be acceptable.

Thank you everyone participating in the Symposium

William McDermid

General Symposium Chair

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