Yearly Archives: 2023

Combining Humanitarian Projects with Technical Activities in EUROCON 2023

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Theodoros Chatzinikolaou, IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Chair

The IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee (R8 HuAC) played an active role in IEEE EUROCON 2023, a flagship conference of R8 held in Torino, Italy, on 6-8 July 2023. On the inaugural day, the R8 HuAC representatives attended the oral finals of the R8 Student Paper Contest (SPC), one of the oldest R8 competitions that showcase the scholarly skills of talented students. During this event, they took the opportunity to present the various humanitarian opportunities that IEEE offers, underlining the potential to contribute to society through technological innovation and the power of technological innovation in driving positive change.


The following day marked the beginning of the “B.S. and M.S. Student Competition”, attracting students from diverse disciplines. The core theme revolved around sustainable development projects, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). To guide the participants, an introduction to R8 HuAC and IEEE SIGHT was delivered, along with insights into the intricacies of cultivating humanitarian projects. Subsequently, the participants were divided into teams to delve into UN SDGs with a focus on three specific goals: “Good Health and Well-Being” (Goal 3), “Sustainable Cities and Communities” (Goal 11), and “Responsible Consumption and Production” (Goal 12). This collaborative brainstorming phase generated some innovative presentations, each outlining concrete plans and ideas to harness technological solutions for uplifting communities.


The final act of this competition occurred on the third day, as teams took the stage to present their refined ideas to the evaluation committee. This presentation was followed by a rigorous Q&A session, testing the depth of their ideas and the feasibility of their solutions. The grand finale of the conference, the closing ceremony, marked the acknowledgment of outstanding contributions. Among the accolades presented, the team behind “Shared Communal Gardens” was granted the distinguished “Best Idea Award”, while the “Best Presentation Award” was bestowed upon the creators of the “Ecocarpool” concept. It is only fitting to extend hearty congratulations to all participating teams for their exceptional dedication and innovative concepts.


B.S. and M.S. Student Competition Participants and Evaluation Committee
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Climate Change Impact: Role of Engineers in Oceans and Agribusiness

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Neemat Abdelrahim, IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee

The Connecting Humanitarian Experts of IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee consists of a quarterly webinar on humanitarian topics, hosted by a subject matter expert in the area. The goal of the webinar is to gain an understanding of how we may achieve the SDGs and the role that humanitarians play in attaining them from an engineering and technological standpoint. The second webinar of this series was a gateway to agribusiness impact on climate change and climate change impact on agribusiness focusing on the role of technology, as well as to the oceans life below water focusing on the climate change challenges and the role of engineers. All in all, Dr. R. Venkatesan and Victor Grimblatt discussed the “Climate Change Impact: Roles of Engineers in Oceans and Agribusiness.”


The importance of teamwork, sustainable use, technological innovation, and conservation and restoration were emphasized in the webinar discussions. To build a future that is more resilient and sustainable, it is critical that individuals, groups, and governments give priority to initiatives that protect and conserve life below the surface. In addition, to share effective projects, encourage participation, and increase understanding of the significance of reaching zero hunger and also the discussion highlighted the importance of conservation and restoration, sustainable use, technological innovation, and collaboration. It is important for governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize efforts aimed at protecting and conserving life below water in order to create a more sustainable and resilient future.


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Design Thinking for Sustainable Humanitarian Project through an Online Workshop

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Omar Salameh, IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee

In a groundbreaking collaboration between the IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee (HuAC) and the Climate and Sustainability Task Force (CSTF) of the IEEE Young Professionals, an enlightening online workshop titled “Design Thinking for Sustainable Humanitarian Projects” unfolded. This workshop served as a beacon for harnessing design thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial innovation to craft projects aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals while emphasizing the crucial role of climate action on a community level utilizing IEEE resources. The distinguished main speaker, Mr. Sajith Wijesuriya, the 2023 Chair of IEEE YP CSTF, brought forth invaluable insights derived from his significant experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, delving into grid decarbonization and resilient human settlements.


The workshop embodied several pivotal elements contributing to its resounding success. It commenced with an introduction by Mr. Omar Salameh, the corresponding member of the IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee, who shed light on the committee’s objectives, its diverse programs, and opportunities available to support SIGHT Groups. Next, Mr Sajith Wijesuriya took the stage to offer an in-depth exploration of IEEE YP CSTF, showcasing its programs and initiatives and aiding volunteers engaged in climate-related activities. Through compelling success stories and collaborations with international organizations, he underscored the influential role of IEEE’s technical voice in addressing the imminent danger posed by climate change.


The highlight of the workshop was Mr Sajith Wijesuriya’s presentation on climate action, spotlighting the global players and essential agreements shaping this field, notably the Paris Agreement. Delving into terms and processes employed by both public and private sectors, he illustrated the critical steps in designing sustainable projects that empower communities to mitigate the effects of climate change and emphasised the importance of amplifying local voices in these initiatives. Furthermore, he generously shared valuable resources to aid participants in understanding evaluation criteria and crafting exceptional project proposals. The workshop concluded with an engaging Q&A session, enabling participants to seek clarification on specific topics and fostering meaningful discussions with the presenters on the path forward.


The workshop was an unequivocal success, with the participation of 73 individuals from diverse backgrounds representing 18 different sections. It is worth noting that 15 SIGHT Groups took part in the workshop, demonstrating a strong interest and commitment to addressing climate change at the community level. The workshop played a critical role in the SIGHT Groups Coordination Workshops initiative, which aims to guide and support SIGHT Groups in overcoming operational and organizational challenges. The success of this initiative is essential to ensuring the optimal functioning of these groups and, in turn, facilitating the achievement of the committee’s broader goals and objectives.


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History Activities – 2023

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Team

Martin BastiaansMartin

Tony DaviesTony

Antonio SaviniAntonio

Evgen PichkalyovEvgen

Sergei ProkhorovSergei

Stefano SelleriStefano

 

The History Activities Committee is looking forward to assist you in your history-related activities. The 2023 committee consists of:

  • Martin Bastiaans, History Activities Coordinator (2021-2023)
  • Tony Davies, Past History Activities Coordinator (2013-2020)
  • Antonio Savini, current IEEE History Committee chair (2022-2023)
  • Evgen Pichkalyov, current IEEE History Committee member (2022-2023)
  • Sergei Prokhorov, current IEEE History Committee member (2022-2023)
  • Stefano Selleri, current IEEE History Committee member (2023-2024)

Feel free to contact us at [email protected], but include [email protected] in CC, just in case the email alias may not work properly.

IEEE Region 8 History webpage

The Region 8 History webpage is updated whenever new information becomes available.

News

  • Recent Milestone dedication ceremony:
    Paris, France, Invention of Sonar, 1915-1918
    Dedication ceremony 7 December 2023 – IEEE France Section
    From 1915 to 1918, Paul Langevin demonstrated the feasibility of using piezoelectric quartz crystals to both transmit and receive pulses of ultrasound and thereby detect submerged submarines at ranges up to 1300 metres. The system, later called sonar, validated Constantin Chilowsky’s proposal to use ultrasound for this purpose. The technology was used successfully during World War II, and led to other applications including depth sounding and medical echography.
  • Recently approved IEEE Milestone:
    Haifa, Israel, Intel 8087 Math Coprocessor, 1980
    Dedication ceremony to be decided – IEEE Israel Section
    Intel’s release of its 8087 math coprocessor vastly expanded the capabilities of its 8086 and 8088 microprocessors by enabling floating-point arithmetic, binary-decimal conversion, and transcendental functions, using special CPU instructions designed to invoke a coprocessor. The Intel 8087’s robust exception handling and breadth of features surpassed all existing computers. Its data types and arithmetic were the basis of the IEEE 754 Floating-Point Standard, and revolutionized computing.
  • Recent Milestone dedication ceremonies:
    Skopje, North Macedonia, First robotic control from human brain signals, 1988
    Dedication ceremony 10 October 2023 – IEEE North Macedonia Section
    In 1988, in the Laboratory of Intelligent Machines and Bioinformation Systems, human brain signals controlled the movement of a physical object (a robot) for the first time worldwide. This linked electroencephalogram (EEG) signals collected from a brain with robotics research, opening a new channel for communication between humans and machines. EEG-controlled devices (wheelchairs, exoskeletons, etc.) have benefitted numerous users and expanded technology’s role in modern society.
    Grenoble, France, MPEG Multimedia Integrated Circuits, 1984-1993
    Dedication ceremony 28 September 2023 – IEEE France Section
    Beginning in 1984, Thomson Semiconducteurs (now STMicroelectronics) developed multimedia integrated
    circuits, which accelerated Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards. By 1993, MPEG-2 integrated
    decoders – including innovative discrete cosine transform (developed jointly with ENST, now Telecom ParisTech), bitstream decompression, on-the-fly motion compensation, and display unit – were announced in one silicon die: the STi3500. Subsequent MPEG-2 worldwide adoption made compressed full-motion video and audio inexpensive and available for everyday use.
  • Recently approved IEEE Milestone:
    Birmingham, England, The development of the cavity magnetron, 1939-1941
    Dedication ceremony to be decided – IEEE UK and Ireland Section
    In this building from 1939 to 1941, University of Birmingham researchers John Randall, Harry Boot, and James Sayers conceived and demonstrated fundamental ways to improve the output power, efficiency, and frequency stability of cavity magnetrons. Further developed and refined by others, these advances facilitated the Allies’ deployment of microwave radar systems in World War II. Cavity magnetrons were later adapted for use in industrial heating and microwave ovens.
  • Recently added Oral History:
    The List of Oral Histories related to Region 8 (.xlsx) on the Region 8 History webpage has been updated by adding the transcript of an interview with Bruce B. Barrow; see Bruce Barrow, an oral history conducted in 2013 by Sheldon Hochheiser, IEEE History Center, Piscataway, NJ, USA. The interviewee was seminal in the foundation of the IRE Benelux Section (now IEEE Benelux Section) and IRE Region 9 (now IEEE Region 8).
  • HISTELCON 2023, Science and Technology or Technology and Science?, took place in Florence, Italy, 7-9 September 2023, as a hybrid event, held both live and online.
  • Recently approved IEEE Milestone:
    Paris, France, Invention of Sonar, 1915-1918
    Dedication ceremony 7 December 2023 – IEEE France Section
    From 1915 to 1918, Paul Langevin demonstrated the feasibility of using piezoelectric quartz crystals to both transmit and receive pulses of ultrasound and thereby detect submerged submarines at ranges up to 1300 metres. The system, later called sonar, validated Constantin Chilowsky’s proposal to use ultrasound for this purpose. The technology was used successfully during World War II, and led to other applications including depth sounding and medical echography.

  • Recent Milestone dedication ceremony:
    Paris/Lyon, France, The birth of electrodynamics, 1820-1827
    Dedication ceremonies 3 April 2023 (Paris) and 4 April 2023 (Lyon) – IEEE France Section
    Stimulated by experimental reports that an electric current could deflect a compass needle, André-Marie Ampère discovered the fundamental law of electrodynamics, the science of interactions between electric currents. He then developed the theory that electric currents are responsible for magnetism. These achievements formed the basis for electrical technologies, including electric motors and generators. In 1881, the International Electrical Congress named the unit of electric current the ‘ampere’ (A).
  • The HISTELCON 2023 (Florence, 7-9 September 2023) website is live at https://2023.ieee-histelcon.org. Paper submission date 15 April 2023.
  • Recently approved IEEE Milestone:
    Skopje, North Macedonia, First robotic control from human brain signals, 1988
    Dedication ceremony 10 October 2023 – IEEE North Macedonia Section
    In 1988, in the Laboratory of Intelligent Machines and Bioinformation Systems, human brain signals controlled the movement of a physical object (a robot) for the first time worldwide. This linked electroencephalogram (EEG) signals collected from a brain with robotics research, opening a new channel for communication between humans and machines. EEG-controlled devices (wheelchairs, exoskeletons, etc.) have benefitted numerous users and expanded technology’s role in modern society.

  • Recently added Oral History:
    The List of Oral Histories related to Region 8 (.xlsx) on the Region 8 History webpage has been updated by adding the transcript of an interview with Hendrik Van Brussel; see Hendrik Van Brussel, an oral history conducted in 2011 by Peter Asaro, Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, for Indiana University and the IEEE. The interviewee is residing in the IEEE Benelux Section.

  • Recently approved IEEE Milestones:
    Grenoble, France, MPEG multimedia integrated circuits, 1984-1993
    Dedication ceremony 28 September 2023 – IEEE France Section
    Beginning in 1984, Thomson Semiconducteurs (now STMicroelectronics) developed multimedia integrated circuits, which accelerated Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards. By 1993, MPEG-2 integrated decoders – including innovative discrete cosine transform (developed jointly with ENST, now TelecomParisTech), bitstream decompression, on-the-fly motion compensation, and display unit – were announced in one silicon die: the STi3500. Subsequent MPEG-2 worldwide adoption made compressed full-motion video and audio inexpensive and available for everyday use.
    Paris, France, The birth of electrodynamics, 1820-1827
    Dedication ceremony to be decided – IEEE France Section
    Stimulated by experimental reports that an electric current could deflect a compass needle, André-Marie Ampère discovered the fundamental law of electrodynamics, the science of interactions between electric currents. He then developed the theory that electric currents are responsible for magnetism. These achievements formed the basis for electrical technologies, including electric motors and generators. In 1881, the International Electrical Congress named the unit of electric current the ‘ampere’ (A).
  • IEEE Milestone proposals under consideration by the IEEE History Committee
  • News Archive — News items about Milestones and Conferences are ordered by year: 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010.

Highlights from 2022 – see also News Archive: 2022

  • Minutes of the IEEE Region 8 Committee meetings
    With the exception of four Region 8 Committee meetings – in Geneva (7 September 1965), Leuven (16 September 1966), Tel Aviv (24 October 1968), and Dubrovnik (25-26 October 1974) – we have (scanned) versions of all meeting minutes; and of the above-mentioned meetings in Leuven and Tel Aviv, we have the agendas. The (scanned) versions have been collected in five pdf files, which are available for download:
    1962-1970 (.pdf), 1971-1983 (.pdf), 1984-1993 (.pdf), 1994-2009 (.pdf), and 2010-2022 (.pdf).
  • Old issues of IEEE Region 8 News
    Digital versions of IEEE Region 8 News from 2002 onward can be found in the Region 8 News archive of back issues. All older issues of IEEE Region 8 News and its predecessors — IEEE Region 8 newsletter (1967-1986; issues 1-76) and IEEE Region EIGHT News (1987-1989; issues 77-85) — have now been scanned: 1092 pages with a total size of about 0.7 GB. Note that volume numbers were introduced in Region 8 News in 1998 with the August issue (Volume 1, Number 1); until then, the numbering was consecutively from 1 till 122.
    The scanned versions can be downloaded by clicking on the links in the table that can be found here. In addition to news about the IEEE and the activities that took place on the Region level, these old issues contain lots of information about our Sections and may thus form a valuable source of information, especially for those Sections who want to fill the gaps in their history. To help Sections, an index has been created to direct Section leaders to the relevant pages in the issues 1-122 (December 1967 – May 1998) where news about their Section can be found.
  • Proceedings of HISTELCON
    The proceedings of HISTELCON 1 through 7, available at IEEE Xplore, are now freely accessible for everyone without any payment; see also the HISTELCON entry on ETHW.

    1. Paris, France, 11–12 September 2008
    2. Madrid, Spain, 3–5 November 2010
    3. Pavia, Italy, 5–7 September 2012
    4. Tel Aviv, Israel, 16–21 August 2015, held jointly with the 42nd annual meeting of ICOHTEC, the International Committee for the History of Technology: History of High-Technologies and Their Socio-Cultural Contexts
    5. Kobe, Japan, 7–8 August 2017, together with IEEE Region 10
    6. Glasgow, United Kingdom, 18–19 September 2019
    7. Moscow, Russia, 10-12 November 2021
  • IEEE Milestones dedicated in 2022:
    Hayes, England, First computerized tomography (CT) X-ray scanner, 1971
    Dedication ceremony 26 October 2022 – IEEE UK and Ireland Section
    On 1 October 1971, a team at the EMI Research Laboratories located on this site produced an image of a patient’s brain, using the world’s first clinical X-ray computerized tomography scanner, based on the patented inventions of Godfrey Hounsfield. The practical realization of high-resolution X-ray images of internal structures of the human body marked the beginning of a new era in clinical medicine.
    Budapest, Hungary, Budapest metroline No. 1, 1896
    Dedication ceremony 20 October 2022 – IEEE Hungary Section
    In 1896, Budapest Metro Line No. 1 was inaugurated, the first underground railway designed specifically to use electric power, rather than adapted from steam-powered systems. It offered several innovative elements, including bidirectional motor carriages, the “goose neck chassis,” and electric lighting in the stations and carriages. This line’s design influenced later subway construction in Boston, Paris, Berlin, and other metropolitan areas worldwide.
    Manchester, England, The Atlas computer and the invention of virtual memory, 1957-1962
    Dedication ceremony 21 June 2022 – IEEE UK and Ireland Section
    The Atlas computer was designed and built in this building by Tom Kilburn and a joint team of the University of Manchester and Ferranti Ltd. The most significant new feature of Atlas was the invention of virtual memory, allowing memories of different speeds and capacities to act as a single large fast memory separately available to multiple users. Virtual memory became a standard feature of general-purpose computers.
    Manchester, England, Manchester University “Baby” computer and its derivatives, 1948-1951
    Dedication ceremony 21 June 2022 – IEEE UK and Ireland Section
    At this site on 21 June 1948 the “Baby” became the first computer to execute a program stored in addressable read-write electronic memory. “Baby” validated Williams-Kilburn Tube random-access memories, later widely used, and led to the 1949 Manchester Mark I which pioneered index registers. In February 1951, Ferranti Ltd’s commercial derivative became the first electronic computer marketed as a standard product delivered to a customer.
    See also the article in IEEE Spectrum.
    Eynsham, England, Active shielding of superconducting magnets for MRI, 1984-1989
    Dedication ceremony 17 June 2022 – IEEE UK and Ireland Section
    At this site, the first actively shielded superconducting magnets for diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) use were conceived, designed, and produced. Active shielding reduced the size, weight, and installed cost of MRI systems, allowing them to be more easily transported and advantageously located, thereby benefiting advanced medical diagnosis worldwide.
    Leiden, Netherlands, String galvanometer to record a human electrocardiogram, 1901-1905
    Dedication ceremony 8 April 2022 – IEEE Benelux Section
    On 22 March 1905, the first successful clinical recording of a human electrocardiogram (ECG) took place at this location, which at the time was the Academic Hospital Leiden. Willem Einthoven’s pioneering work, from 1901 to 1905, resulted in a string galvanometer specifically designed to measure and record the heart’s electrical activity, which made this medical achievement possible. This invention marked the beginning of electrocardiography as a major clinical diagnostic tool.

IEEE Milestones

Engineering and Technology History Wiki

Region 8 history book

  • The book A short history of IRE Region 9 / IEEE Region 8 (.pdf) presents a history of IEEE Region 8 spanning its origins from the IRE Region in Europe, through the IRE/AIEE merger forming the IEEE and subsequently to the present day Region 8 consisting of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
    Note that if you click on the link above and open the Document Outline in the left-hand side bar, you can immediately jump to any section of the book and easily navigate through it.
  • More information about the history of Region 8 can be found on ieeer8.org/history/

Documents archive

IEEE History Center – a selection of additional weblinks

IEEE BLOCKCHAIN – AROUND THE WORLD & AFRICA HIGHLIGHT

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IEEE Region Action for Industry Committee is Glad to present the last event on “IEEE BLOCKCHAIN – AROUND THE WORLD & AFRICA HIGHLIGHT” that has been held in 19 December 2023 at IEEE Tunisian Student and Young professional Congress program https://tsyp.ieee.tn/schedule

 

Subscribe to IEEE Region Action for Industry channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IEEER8-ActionforIndustry
Follow last event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BsnGUjfuVk

 

Dive into the electrifying world of blockchain and join the global conversation. This dynamic session brings together a powerhouse of minds from across the globe, each illuminating a unique facet of the blockchain revolution and sharing their insights and experiences (IEEE standards, Academia, National projects, industry uses cases)

 

The panel was moderated by

Mrs Nihel ben Youssef. Cybersecurity trainer. IEEE Region8 Afi Initiatives and Events leader. industry ambassador at IEEE Tunisia Section.

 

✨Introducing our esteemed panelists✨:

Mr. Ramesh Ramadoss: Co-Founder and current Chair of the IEEE Blockchain Technical Community. https://blockchain.ieee.org, Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology.
Mr. Gora Datta: Holding the position of Vice Chair at IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, he also serves as a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley. Emerging & Evolving world of IEEE Blockchain Technical Community (BCTC).
Mr. Dominic Damoah: Currently the Academic Dean at Valley View University in Ghana.Beyond Cryptocurrency: Blockchain’s Trailblazing Journey in African Innovation.
Mr. Oludele Awodele: Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and AI. Opportunities in the Current Landscape of Blockchain Adoption in Nigeria.
Mr. Mohamed Hamdi: A renowned Cybersecurity Expert associated with the Arab ICT organization and a Full Professor at SUP’COM, Tunisia.The Arab Blockchain-based Forensics Chain of Custody Platform.
Mr. Tarek Kammoun: CEO of K2LIS. Blockchain in Action in Africa: Marine Traceability and Academic integrity

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Organized on 17 December 2023 through Connecting Humanitarian Experts Webinars

Description

Connecting Humanitarian Experts webinars are focused on humanitarian topics based on global Sustainable Development Goals. This webinar, supported by IEEE Smart Cities, is your gateway to sustainable cities and communities.

Speaker

Georges Zissis is a renowned expert in light source science and technology. A distinguished professor at Toulouse III University, he has dedicated his career to researching electrical discharges, lighting systems, and the broader impact of lighting on society. With a strong academic background and numerous awards, including the IEC Centenary Challenge and Energy Globe Award, Zissis is a leading figure in the field. He is actively involved in standardization, quality, and energy efficiency efforts in lighting, and his work has significantly influenced the industry and policymaking.

Prof. Toby Cumberbatch, an electrical engineer, dedicated his career to addressing the needs of impoverished communities. He taught at The Cooper Union from 1994 to 2018, focusing on Engineering for the Middle of Nowhere. Inspired by his childhood in West Africa, he founded SociaLite Lighting Systems in 2017. This nonprofit designs and installs lighting systems and micro-grids in areas without infrastructure. Complete systems provide light, audiovisual facilities, and general charging capabilities for cellphones, small tools, and devices for the measurement of health vitals. Cumberbatch continues to develop these technologies and support SociaLite’s work in Ghana and beyond.

2023 IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Congress

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Organized virtually on 25-26 November 2023

Description

The IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Congress aspires to be a vital platform for IEEE members and professionals committed to humanitarian initiatives. This congress fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inspiring discussions on climate change, award-winning projects, and the past and present of IEEE’s humanitarian engagement. We are happy that you joined us to connect with experts, learn from award winners, and shape the future of humanitarian technology in Region 8. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on society and address pressing global challenges

Day 1 Agenda

  • Opening Remarks
    • Vincenzo Piuri – Welcome Message from IEEE Region 8 Director
    • Lwanga Herbert – Welcome Message from IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Chair
    • Theodoros Chatzinikolaou – IEEE Humanitarian Activities in Region 8
  • Plenary Presentation on Climate Change
    • Pathmanathan Naidoo – Discussion on the Six Priorities for Decarbonization in Industrialized and Emerging Economies
  • Inspiring and Getting Inspired Session
    • Ghada Aouina – ESPRIT Student Branch SIGHT
    • Aziz Haj Ayed – ESSTHS Student Branch SIGHT
    • Ali Hessami – UK & Ireland Section SIGHT
    • Dennis Cherogony – Kenya Section SIGHT

Day 2 Agenda

  • SIGHT Groups Coordination Workshop
    • Mohamed Essaaidi – Critical Design Factors for Humanitarian Technologies
  • Connecting Past with Present Session
    • Alex Osana – IEEE R8 HuAC Behind the Scenes
    • Vinko Lešić – About IEEE R8 Member Activities
    • Mariela Machado Fantacchiotti – IEEE Humanitarian Technologies
  • Open Discussion

IEEE Region 8 Awards – Winners of 2023 Awards

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The Region 8 Awards & Recognition Subcommittee has the pleasure to announce the winners of following R8 Awards:

  • 2023 Region 8 Student Branch SIGHT of the Year Award: ESSTHS Student Branch SIGHT (Tunisia Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Outstanding Section SIGHT of the Year Award: Kenya Section SIGHT.

  • 2023 Region 8 Women in Engineering Student Affinity Group of the Year Award: ENET’Com Student WIE Affinity Group (Tunisia Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Women in Engineering Section Affinity Group of the Year Award: IEEE Jordan Section WIE Affinity Group.

  • 2023 Region 8 Outstanding Women in Engineering Student Volunteer Award: Jointly awarded to Baya Bouchaala (Tunisia Section) and Roshan Mohyeldeen Ahmed (Egypt Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Outstanding Women in Engineering Section Volunteer Award: Annabel Latham (UK & Ireland Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Young Professionals Affinity Group of the Year Award: Egypt YP Affinity Group.

  • 2023 Region 8 Young Professionals Exceptional Volunteer Award: Mustafa Aqrabawe (Jordan Section), for outstanding dedication and effort on carrying out the mission of IEEE Young Professionals.

  • 2023 Region 8 Student Branch Chapter of the Year (Small) Award: IEEE Ss Cyril & Methodius University SSCS Student Branch Chapter (North Macedonia Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Student Branch Chapter of the Year (Medium) Award: IEEE Yarmouk University Computer Society Chapter (Jordan Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Student Branch Chapter of the Year (Large) Award: IEEE ENISo IAS Student Branch Chapter (Tunisia Section).

  • 2023 Region 8 Chapter of the Year (Small) Award: IEEE Education Society Tunisia Chapter.

  • 2023 Region 8 Chapter of the Year (Medium) Award: IEEE Electron Devices Society Spain Chapter.

  • 2023 Region 8 Chapter of the Year (Large) Award: IEEE Industry Applications Society Tunisia Chapter.

  • 2023 Region 8 Outstanding Large Section Award: IEEE Egypt Section.

  • 2023 Region 8 Volunteer Award, which awards a Region or Section volunteer based on their exceptional work and dedication to IEEE, Region 8 or Section: Catarina Silva (Portugal Section).

  • 2023 Clementina Saduwa Award was established as a tribute to Clementina Saduwa, a dedicated, tireless student leader and extremely effective volunteer for IEEE who passed away in January 2007. This award is given to a female professional in IEEE’s fields of interest based on her career achievements and recognizes outstanding women engineers who, through their engineering and career achievements, have demonstrated noteworthy support for women in the profession and have established a record of excellence: Simay Akar (Turkey Section).

 

2024-March – Vienna

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This page contains information about the 122nd IEEE Region 8 Committee Meeting to be held in Vienna, Austria, from Saturday 02 March 2024 to Sunday 03 March 2024.

 

Important Documents and Information

 
Presentations

 
Meeting Streaming
 

Reports – Vienna

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OpCom Reports

 

Director Director-Elect
Past-Director Secretary
Treasurer V/C Member Activities
V/C Student Activities V/C Technical Activities

 
Africa Council
 
Committee Reports

 

Action for Industry Committee (AfI) Women in Engineering Committee (WIE) AdHoc Region 8 Today
Awards & Recognition Committee (A&RC) Young Professionals Committee (YP) AdHoc Region Vitality Coordinator
Chapter Coordination Committee (ChCC) AdHoc Alternate membership payments AdHoc SAC Contests, Awards and Recognitions
Conference Coordination Committee (CoCC) AdHoc Careers New Initiative AdHoc SAC Training and Leadership Support
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee AdHoc Climate Change AdHoc SAC New Initiatives
Entrepreneurship Committee AdHoc Continu>Ed AdHoc Senior Members Search
Finance Committee AdHoc Cooperation with IEEE S/TCs and National Associations AdHoc Sections Congress Coordinator
History Activities Committee (HA) AdHoc Cross-section Technical Cooperation AdHoc Social Media
Humanitarian Activities Committee (HuA) AdHoc Educational Infrastructures AdHoc Standards Coordinator
Life Members Committee (LM) AdHoc Electronic Communications Coordinator (ECC) AdHoc Subsections Strategic Development
Membership Development Committee (MDC) AdHoc Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) AdHoc Territories in crisis
Nominations and Appointments Committee AdHoc Fellow Members Search AdHoc Voluntary Contribution Fund
Professional and Educational Activities Committee (PEAC) AdHoc IEEE Milestones Awareness AdHoc Volunteer Pipeline
Publications and Communications Committee (PnC) AdHoc New Social Media AdHoc Web
Strategic Planning Committee AdHoc R8 Advisory
Student Representative AdHoc Region 8 News (R8News)

Section Reports

 

Algeria Section Iraq Section Romania Section
Austria Section Iran Section Russia Section
Bahrain Section Israel Section Russia (Northwest) Section
Belarus Section Italy Section Russia (Siberia) Section
Benelux Section Jordan Section Saudi Arabia (East) Section
Bosnia and Herzegovina Section Kenya Section Saudi Arabia (West) Section
Bulgaria Section Kuwait Section Serbia And Montenegro Section
Croatia Section Latvia Section Slovenia Section
Cyprus Section Lebanon Section South Africa Section
Czechoslovakia Section Lithuania Section Spain Section
Denmark Section Malta Section Sweden Section
Egypt Section Mauritius Section Switzerland Section
Estonia Section Morocco Section Tunisia Section
Finland Section Nigeria Section Turkey Section
France Section North Macedonia Section Uganda Section
Germany Section Norway Section UK and Ireland Section
Ghana Section Oman Section Ukraine Section
Greece Section Poland Section United Arab Emirates Section
Hungary Section Portugal Section Zambia Section
Iceland Section Qatar Section

Sub-Section Reports

 

Alexandria Subsection Liberia Subsection Sudan Subsection
Botswana Subsection Libya Subsection Tanzania Subsection
Burkina Faso Subsection Nigeria Southeast Subsection Yemen Subsection
Ethiopia Subsection Palestine Subsection
Kazakhstan Subsection Russia (Far Eastern) Subsection

 

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