Yearly Archives: 2024

Call for nominations, elected positions 2025-2026

 in Elections

The IEEE Region 8 Nominations & Appointments (N&A) Committee is soliciting nominations for the following leadership positions:

  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice Chair, Member Activities (two-year commitment)
  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice Chair, Student Activities (two-year commitment)
  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Vice Chair, Technical Activities (two-year commitment)
  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Secretary (two-year commitment)
  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Treasurer (two-year commitment)
  • IEEE Region 8 2025-2026 Zone Representative (two-year commitment)

Region 8 has two zones: Europe, Greenland, Turkey, Israel, and the countries of Asia north of Iran, west of Pakistan, north and west of Afghanistan, and north of Mongolia and China, as Zone 8.A, and Africa and the countries of Asia located west of Pakistan and not included in the previous definition as Zone 8.B. In 2024, candidates for Zone Representative must reside in Zone 8.B.

 

The Region 8 N&A Committee is also soliciting nominations for the members of the 2025-2026 IEEE Region 8 Nominations and Appointments Committee. Candidates must fulfill one of the following criteria at the time of their election (see the Region 8 Operations Manual, section R8M-6.1.2.2):

  • be a Section Chair in office
  • have been a Section Chair within the past 3 years
  • have been a Section Chair and currently holding an elected or appointed position of the R8 Committee.

 

Please submit nominations by filling up the IEEE R8 Nomination Form available at https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/825/home, by 15 June 2024. Direct any questions to the N&A Committee at [email protected] or to the Chair, Antonio Luque, at [email protected].

 

These IEEE Region 8 officers and zone representative and the members of the IEEE Region 8 N&A Committee will be elected at the Fall Region 8 Committee meeting of this year, scheduled for October 2024. The Region 8 Committee members and all the nominees will be informed about the recommended slate of candidates 5-6 weeks prior to the meeting.

 

For all further details, including petition processes, please refer to the IEEE Region Bylaws and the IEEE Region 8 Operations Manual (available at the IEEE Region 8 website in the ‘Documents‘ section), in particular section R8-3.1 in the Bylaws, and sections R8M-4.4 to R8M-4.6 ‘Secretary, Treasurer and Vice Chairs’ and R8M-5 ‘Elections and appointments procedures’ in the Operations Manual.

Establishing Sustainable Education from Pre-university to Lifelong Education

 in Events Repository

Organized on 28 April 2024 through Connecting Humanitarian Experts Webinars

Description

Connecting Humanitarian Experts webinars are focused on humanitarian topics based on global Sustainable Development Goals. This webinar is your gateway to understanding Sustainable Development Goal #4, entitled “Quality Education,” and is focused on establishing sustainable education from pre-university to lifelong education.

Speaker

Stamatis Dragoumanos boasts a strong academic background in engineering and computer science. With 18 years of software development experience, he currently excels as a software architect. Beyond technical expertise, his passion lies in education. For 12 years, he’s instilled programming knowledge in students while emphasizing crucial soft skills often overlooked in traditional learning. Stamatis actively contributes to the IEEE in various leadership roles, demonstrating his dedication to advancing engineering education, and is currently chairing the IEEE EAB PreUniversity Education Coordination Committee.

Empowering Humanitarian Endeavors: Insights from February Workshop

 in News and Stories

Omar Salameh, IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee

In February, The IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Committee held a workshop for Humanitarian Projects and Teams Management where participants delved into crucial aspects of managing humanitarian volunteering groups, project coordination, and nurturing strong team-community relations.


The workshop was led by Dr Kennedy, Project Manager of FUTO CISCO Academy, Nigeria, and Chair of the MSR-Laboratories at FUTO, the workshop provided valuable insights into structuring SIGHT Groups, forging funding collaborations, and fostering membership growth. The attendees benefited from the precious experience of Dr Kennedy to extend their collaboration with industry leaders and local communities as he has spearheaded impactful projects, earning him over 32 awards and securing research grants exceeding £2M in Africa.


The workshop covered a range of topics, beginning with an exploration of IEEE Humanitarian Projects, shedding light on available opportunities from an IEEE perspective. Dr. Kennedy then delved into the nuances of effective team management in humanitarian projects, offering guidance on how SIGHT Groups can cultivate high-performing teams to address humanitarian opportunities.


A highlight of the session was the presentation of case studies and a group discussion, where Dr. Kennedy showcased best practices and examples from diverse humanitarian projects. Project leaders shared their experiences, detailing how they navigated challenges and achieved success, leaving a positive impact on their communities.


The workshop served as a platform for learning and sharing experiences, equipping participants with valuable knowledge to navigate the complexities of humanitarian projects and drive meaningful change in their communities. The workshop concluded with a Q&A session, providing attendees with the opportunity to seek further insights and clarification.


Image credit: IEEE R8 Humanitarian Activities Committee

2024-October – Bordeaux

 in 2024-October - Bordeaux

This page contains information about the 123rd IEEE Region 8 Committee Meeting to be held in Bordeaux, France, from Saturday 19 October 2024 to Sunday 20 October 2024.

 

Provisional Meeting and Social Events Schedule
Friday, 18 October 2024
19:00–19:30    Welcome reception: France Section presentation & cocktail (Gina Rooftop Restaurant)
19:30–23:00    Welcome Dinner (Gina Rooftop Restaurant)
Saturday, 19 October 2024
09:00–17:00    The R8C meeting, Day 1: Renaissance Hotel, Meeting room: Château Petrus
17:30–19:00    Sightseeing (wine museum Cité du Vin)
19:30–23:00    Gala Dinner on a river cruising boat (Les Bateaux Bordelais)
Sunday, 20 October 2024
09:00–13:30    The R8C meeting, Day 2: Renaissance Hotel, Meeting room: Château Petrus
13:30–14:30    Adjourn and lunch
Monday, 21 October 2024
Departure or optional self-paid sightseeing

 

Important Documents and Information:

Registration links for attendance confirmation, visa letter request, registration and reporting:

  1. Attendance confirmation: Google Form
  2. Visa letter request: Google Form
  3. Registration Google Form (Deadline Thursday, 16 August 2024)
  4. vTools Events registration fee payments (only for not invited participants) Web page (Deadline: Friday, 16 August 2024)
  5. Reporting Google Form (Deadline Thursday, 4 October 2024)
  6. Presentations (PPT format, meeting presenters) Google Form (Deadline: Monday, 14 October 2024)

Report Templates:

Presentations


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Accepting STEM Champion Applications until 8 April, 2024 (11:59pm EDT)

 in News

Are you an IEEE Volunteer conducting STEM outreach programs for pre-university students
and/or teachers in your local community on behalf of IEEE? Would you like to help inspire other
volunteers to get involved in STEM outreach? Then, we want to hear from you!

In June 2021 IEEE TryEngineering.org launched a new IEEE STEM Champion Program to
recognize IEEE volunteers for their contributions to STEM education and to build a community
of IEEE STEM outreach volunteers.

We are looking to add to our STEM Champion team. All active IEEE Members are invited to
submit an application no later than 8 April 2024 (11:59pm ET) to be considered as a STEM
Champion. Applications will be reviewed in late April and selections will be announced in early
May.

The Program resides under TryEngineering.org. The IEEE STEM Champion title is a
designation given to an individual IEEE volunteer and is not a Region or Section officer position.

What are the Benefits of Being Selected as a STEM Champion?
● Recognition for your contributions to pre-university STEM education
● Opportunity to be involved in a community of IEEE STEM outreach volunteers
● Grant funding opportunity
● Opportunity to build Region and Section awareness of your work
● Ability to support IEEE pre-university education by sharing your events and event results
● Access to Champion-specific pre-university STEM education resources

Submit an application no later than 8 April 2024 (11:59pm EDT)
For detailed information: IEEE STEM Champion Program
Questions? Contact Lynn Bowlby ([email protected])

Reports – Bordeaux

 in 2024-October - Bordeaux

OpCom Reports

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

Councils

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 Technology 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

IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering Awards 2023 – Winners Announcement

 in R8 WIE Awards Recipients

IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering is announcing the 2023 Award recipients!

Region 8 Outstanding Women in Engineering Student Volunteer Award: Baya Bouchaala (testimonial) & Roshan Mohyeldeen Ahmed

 

Region 8 Outstanding Women in Engineering Section Volunteer Award: Annabel Latham (testimonial)

 

Region 8 Women in Engineering Student Affinity Group Award: IEEE WIE ENET’Com Student affinity group (testimonial)

 

Region 8 Women in Engineering Section Affinity Group Award: Jordan Section WIE Affinity Group (testimonial)

 

Clementina Saduwa Award: Simay Akar (testimonial)

 

Congratulations!

IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professional Congress 2024

 in News

Get ready for an unparalleled tech experience at the IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professional Congress 2024, happening in the dynamic city of Grenoble, France, from July 15th to July 19th! Check the Congress website https://grenoble-2024.ieeer8syp.org/ and monitor social media to stay updated.

The IEEE R8 Students & Young Professionals Congress, or simply R8 SYP Congress, is one of the most famous and important events in Region 8. It is held every 2 years and brings together students and young professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) from all sections in Region 8. It is an excellent opportunity for IEEE members to network and develop their technical and cross-disciplinary skills.

During the Congress, a wide variety of workshops and conferences are organized, dealing with exciting and up-to-the-minute technical subjects. At the same time, the conference offers training workshops on soft skills, essential for teamwork. In addition to this training program, social activities are planned to enable participants to exchange ideas and experience a wide range of cultures.

In its 14th edition, this biennial event is the largest gathering of students and young professionals in Region 8, attracting bright minds from diverse Sections worldwide. The congress is a melting pot of innovation, fostering engineering sense and capabilities, and providing a global platform for networking with industry leaders.

R8 Humanitarian Activities Congress

 in Detailed Information



 

The Region 8 Humanitarian Activities Congress brings together SIGHT group members, humanitarian technology enthusiasts, and community development advocates from across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Attendees have the opportunity to share results, lessons learned, and experiences, and to discuss and address various humanitarian and community development projects, promoting the use of technology for social good. This year, it will be held in parallel with the IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC) at Politecnico di Bari (Bari, Italy) on November 27-30, 2024.

 

 

Deadline: 21 August 2024

In-person Participation Eligibility

In-person participation to the Congress will be fully funded along with 3-days of stay in Bari, Italy (shared rooms) to a limited number of participants with the following criteria to be applied:

  • Only one applicant per SIGHT group will be considered in the first selection round.
  • An endorsement letter from the SIGHT group or Section Chair must be provided.
  • Priority is given to SIGHT group officers.
  • The SIGHT group must have submitted at least two events in the past 12 months on vTools Events or been formed in 2024.
  • The SIGHT group must have a minimum of 6 registered IEEE and SIGHT members.
  • The SIGHT group of the applicant must have duly reported all main officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) on vTools Officers with a term starting date not older than January 1st, 2023.

If your application for funding is accepted:

  • You will be required to contribute to the Congress program by providing a presentation or designing a poster about your SIGHT group or your humanitarian project following organizers directions.
  • Participation is compulsory; missing the Congress will disqualify your SIGHT group from any R8 HTAC programs (i.e., Community Support Program, SIGHT Groups Accelerator Program, etc).

If your application for funding is rejected:

  • You will not be granted a funded registration for in-person participation at the Congress.
  • You may still register as a virtual participant for the Congress (we will inform you when this opportunity will become available).
  • You may also register and attend the IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE IHTC).

Please note that priority for funding will be given to the most active SIGHT groups and the newest, as well as for those who contributed to successful humanitarian projects in the recent past. We aim to reward a diverse audience including those who contributed already and inspire the next generation of contributors towards the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies vision.

Sessions

Workshop on SIGHT Groups Activities, Operations, and Management

  • Learn how to start and operate a SIGHT Group
  • Share information and resources on humanitarian technology and sustainable development projects
  • Collaborate with local communities and industries

Ignite Session on SIGHT Group Stories to Inspire and Get Inspired

  • SIGHT groups will share their inspiring stories and experiences
  • Exchange lessons learned and best practices among peers across the Region

Ignite Session on Humanitarian Project Opportunities and Successfully Implemented Projects

  • Project leaders will share their journey from application submission to project closure
  • Discuss various humanitarian and community development projects in the Region
  • Promote the use of technology for social good

Workshop on Humanitarian Projects Planning and Execution

  • Identify community challenges and explore IEEE humanitarian technology programs
  • Guide participants on preparing project proposals for IHT programs
  • Focus on sustainable development and effective collaboration with local communities

Important Dates

  • Funding Application Period: from 1st to 21st August 2024
  • Application Results Announcement: released before 7th September 2024

DISCLAIMER: The dates and values shown above are subject to change