2024 IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Technologies Hackathon


Hackathon finals were organized during 2024 IEEE R8 SYP Congress on 18 July 2024

Description

IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Technologies Hackathon fosters competition amongst IEEE and SIGHT members through their solutions to specific humanitarian challenges and targets tech proposals around specific UN SDGs. In particular, the 2023 challenges were focused around SDG #4 (quality education), #6 (clean water and sanitation), and #9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).

Agenda

  • Introduction to IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and IEEE Tech4Good & SIGHT
  • Humanitarian Technology Activities in IEEE Region 8 and R8/T4G Community Support Program
  • Submitting a Strong T4G Proposal and Examples of Past Funded Projects in R8
  • Finalists Presentations and Q&A
  • Awards Ceremony during Gala Dinner