IEEE R8 Volunteer Training Series Workshop – 18-19 July – Tunisia: Call for Participation

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Dear IEEE Chapter Chairs,

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming IEEE Region 8 Volunteer Training Series ‘VTS’ workshop, taking place on 18 – 19 July 2025 in Verdi Tunis Beach Resort, Gammarth – Tunis, Tunisia.

This workshop brings together current and future IEEE leaders from across Region 8 to collaborate, share best practices, learn skills and grow as effective leaders in our global community. This training is designed for newly elected Membership Development Officers, Chapter Coordinators, Chapter Chairs, Section Chairs, and Chair-Elects.

The IEEE Region 8 Volunteer Leadership Training (VLT) is your opportunity to:

  • Learn practical tools for leading successful chapters and organizing impactful events,

  • Form strategies to grow and retain membership using IEEE tools and analytics,

  • Receive guidance on chapter formation, funding, and working with IEEE Sections,

  • Gain insights into annual planning, reporting, and aligning with IEEE goals,

  • Opportunities to network, share experiences, and collaborate across Region 8.

Apply now to be considered for a place at this limited-capacity event – Application deadline: 4 June 2025

Application Form: https://forms.gle/amway2U SKOpSko Q7

 

Preliminary Agenda: (detailed agenda to be posted shortly):

  • Thursday 17 July 2025:

    • Travel day and attendees arrival

    • Welcome dinner

  • Friday 18 July 2025

    • Opening

    • IEEE Tools & Resources

    • Lunch and Networking

    • Three parallel sessions

      • Student Activities

      • Chapters

      • Membership Development

    • Touristic Tour and Dinner

  • Saturday 19 July 2025

    • Cont. 3 parallel sessions

    • Conferences

    • Project Management

    • Knowledge Sharing and Closing remarks

    • Lunch and Departure

Logistics:

  • Notification of participation: 10 June 2025. Please do not book travel until your participation is confirmed.

  • Approval from your IEEE Section Chair is highly recommended to apply

  • IEEE Region 8 covers event accommodation (2 nights from 17 to 19 july in Verdi Tunis beach Resort) and registration costs. Additional nights of accommodation can’t be covered by R8.

  • Tunis Airport transfer to/from Verdi Tunis beach resort (approx. 20 km) is provided by the hotel free of charge for the IEEE participants.

  • Airline and other attendance costs to/from the event venue must be arranged independently. Please check with your Section Chair / Treasurer for support.

  • Additional nights of accommodation must be booked individually.

 Questions? Please contact us directly at:

For on-site logistics, please contact Habib Kammoun (Tunisia section) by e-mail: [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to Tunis!

IEEE Region 8 VTS Organising Committee