[03]Programme

Where the chapter gathers.

Workshops, seminars, competitions and conferences run by the chapter and its partners. Here's what's coming and what we've built on.

[04]Upcoming
3 Jul 2026 · 1:30–7:00 PM·Summit

IEEE IES IAC Innovation & Resilience Summit

An afternoon of industry fireside chats, lessons in entrepreneurship resilience and active networking — bringing together engineers, founders and students across the Hubs & Nodes community, capped by an evening networking reception.

Kigali, Rwanda
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Poster — coming soon
4 Jul 2026 · full day·Community

IEEE Rwanda Subsection Launch & Societies Engagement Forum

The official activation of the first IEEE geographic unit in Rwanda. ~200 engineers, students, faculty, industry and government gather for the Launch Ceremony, a Societies & Affinity Groups panel, parallel IES/GRSS/MTT-S/COMSOC workshops, a Humanitarian Technologies plenary, a Student Branch leadership workshop and an evening gala. Co-sponsored by IEEE IES, MTT-S, GRSS, COMSOC, the IEEE Foundation, Smart Cities and Young Professionals.

CMU-Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
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24 Jul 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM·Industry Visit

Industrial Visit to Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda

A behind-the-scenes look at vehicle assembly in Rwanda — a guided tour of the production line, an overview of the technologies and engineering processes used, and insights into career pathways in the automotive and e-mobility sector. Hosted with the IEEE Rwanda Sub-Section and IEEE Young Professionals Rwanda to connect students and young professionals with industry practice.

Special Economic Zone, Kigali, Rwanda
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Poster — coming soon
19 Sep 2026·Industry Visit

IEEE IES Rwanda Chapter Industrial Visit

A half-day industrial visit hosting members at a leading Rwandan facility — opening remarks, a presentation on the host's technology and Rwanda operations, a facility tour, a technical deep dive and a Q&A with engineers. Host industry to be announced soon.

Kigali, Rwanda
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Poster — coming soon
[05]Archive
28–30 May 2026·Summit

IEEE IES East Africa Industrial Innovation Summit 2026

Under the theme “Collaboration for Africa’s Sustainable Industrial Future,” the East African Hub summit brought together engineers, researchers, students, startups and industry leaders — spanning AI, IoT, robotics and automation to smart energy and sustainable infrastructure — to drive Africa’s industrial transformation.

Nairobi, Kenya
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