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