BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Casablanca BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250406T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=4 TZNAME:+01 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260215T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3SU;BYMONTH=2 TZNAME:+00 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250829T105115Z UID:43420168-F6FC-480C-A45A-050C153FE710 DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Casablanca:20251110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Casablanca:20251115T100000 DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nThe IEEE ENIM Student Branch has recently react ivated its Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group\, and we are eager to mark this milestone with an impactful initiative. To celebrate this react ivation and inspire both students and the community\, we are launching Emp owerHER Week 2025 – a full week of activities designed to empower women engineers\, foster leadership\, and promote STEM for future generations.\n \nThis program will combine technical and non-technical workshops\, compet itions\, networking opportunities\, and community outreach\, making it a m eaningful and memorable event. With the support of the WIE Special Fund\, we aim to create a strong foundation for the long-term success of our Affi nity Group.\n------------------------------------------------------------- --\n\nProgram Overview – EmpowerHER Week 2025\n\nDay 1 – Opening & Ins piration\n\n-\nKickoff Ceremony & WIE Introduction: Presentation of WIE\, its mission\, and benefits.\n\n-\nInspirational Talk: “Breaking Barriers : Women Leading in Engineering” by potential speakers from WIE SAG Tunis ia Section (onsite or virtual)..\n\nDay 2 – Technical Workshop\n\n-\nHan ds-on session: “Introduction to Renewable Energy Applications” or “A I for Beginners.”\n\n- Led by IEEE members or WIE SAG Tunisia Section sp eakers (to be confirmed).\n-\nResources: training materials\, certificates \, refreshments.\n\nDay 3 – Non-Technical Workshop\n\n-\nLeadership & Co mmunication Skills for Women Engineers – interactive activities to build teamwork\, confidence\, and personal branding.\n\n- Workshop may include guest facilitators from WIE SAG Tunisia Section\n\nDay 4 – Coffee Talk R 8\n\n-\nVirtual panel with WIE leaders from IEEE Region 8 to share mentors hip\, career advice\, and global perspectives.\n\n-\nResources: online pla tform setup\, promotional materials.\n\nDay 5 – Innovation Competition: “Engineering for Everyday Life”\n\n-\nStudent groups present simple\, creative solutions to everyday challenges (e.g.\, smart recycling bins\, s olar-powered lamps\, or mobile apps for students).\n\n-\nWinners receive s ymbolic prizes.\n\n-\nResources: prizes\, logistics\, printing materials.\ n\nDay 6 – Entrepreneurship Session\n\n-\nWorkshop: “From Ideas to Sta rtups” with a focus on women-led innovation.\n\n- Potential speakers fro m WIE SAG Tunisia Section or local entrepreneurs\n-\nResources: invited sp eaker\, logistics\, certificates.\n\nDay 7 – Act with Children (Communit y Outreach)\n\n-\nFun STEM experiments\, storytelling\, and interactive se ssions with children in a local school/community center to inspire future engineers.\n\n-\nResources: science kits\, stationery\, transportation.\n\ n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nExpect ed Impact\n\n-\nEmpowerment: Build leadership and technical skills for wom en engineers.\n\n-\nNetworking: Strengthen collaboration with WIE leaders from Region 8.\n\n-\nInnovation: Encourage creativity and teamwork through competitions.\n\n-\nInspiration: Motivate children to pursue STEM careers .\n\n-\nVisibility: Establish the newly reactivated WIE ENIM Affinity Grou p as a strong\, active community.\n\nAgenda: \nProgram Overview – Empowe rHER Week 2025\n\nDay 1 – Opening & Inspiration\n\n-\nKickoff Ceremony & WIE Introduction: Presentation of WIE\, its mission\, and benefits.\n\n-\ nInspirational Talk: “Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Engineering” (guest speaker onsite or virtual).\n\nDay 2 – Technical Workshop\n\n-\n Hands-on session: “Introduction to Renewable Energy Applications” or “AI for Beginners.”\n\n-\nResources: training materials\, certificates \, refreshments.\n\nDay 3 – Non-Technical Workshop\n\n-\nLeadership & Co mmunication Skills for Women Engineers – interactive activities to build teamwork\, confidence\, and personal branding.\n\nDay 4 – Coffee Talk R 8\n\n-\nVirtual panel with WIE leaders from IEEE Region 8 to share mentors hip\, career advice\, and global perspectives.\n\n-\nResources: online pla tform setup\, promotional materials.\n\nDay 5 – Innovation Competition: “Engineering for Everyday Life”\n\n-\nStudent groups present simple\, creative solutions to everyday challenges (e.g.\, smart recycling bins\, s olar-powered lamps\, or mobile apps for students).\n\n-\nWinners receive s ymbolic prizes.\n\n-\nResources: prizes\, logistics\, printing materials.\ n\nDay 6 – Entrepreneurship Session\n\n-\nWorkshop: “From Ideas to Sta rtups” with a focus on women-led innovation.\n\n-\nResources: invited sp eaker\, logistics\, certificates.\n\nDay 7 – Act with Children (Communit y Outreach)\n\n-\nFun STEM experiments\, storytelling\, and interactive se ssions with children in a local school/community center to inspire future engineers.\n\n-\nResources: science kits\, stationery\, transportation.\n\ nnational engineering school of monastir \, monastir\, Monastir\, Tunisia\ , 5000 LOCATION:national engineering school of monastir \, monastir\, Monastir\, T unisia\, 5000 ORGANIZER:sirnechafferi@ieee.org SEQUENCE:15 SUMMARY:EmpowerHER Week 2025 – IEEE ENIM WIE URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498643 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h3 data-start="260" data-end="282"><strong d ata-start="264" data-end="280">Introduction</strong></h3>\n<p data-start=" 283" data-end="702">The IEEE ENIM Student Branch has recently reactivated its <strong data-start="341" data-end="386">Women in Engineering (WIE) Aff inity Group</strong>\, and we are eager to mark this milestone with an imp actful initiative. To celebrate this reactivation and inspire both student s and the community\, we are launching <strong data-start="551" data-end=" 575">EmpowerHER Week 2025</strong> &ndash\; a full week of activities desi gned to empower women engineers\, foster leadership\, and promote STEM for future generations.</p>\n<p data-start="704" data-end="1010">This program will combine technical and non-technical workshops\, competitions\, netwo rking opportunities\, and community outreach\, making it a meaningful and memorable event. With the support of the <strong data-start="901" data-end ="921">WIE Special Fund</strong>\, we aim to create a strong foundation fo r the long-term success of our Affinity Group.</p>\n<hr data-start="1012" data-end="1015">\n<h3 data-start="1017" data-end="1066"><strong data-start ="1021" data-end="1064">Program Overview &ndash\; EmpowerHER Week 2025</st rong></h3>\n<p data-start="1068" data-end="1103"><strong data-start="1068" data-end="1101">Day 1 &ndash\; Opening &amp\; Inspiration</strong></p>\n< ul data-start="1104" data-end="1305">\n<li data-start="1104" data-end="119 4">\n<p data-start="1106" data-end="1194"><em data-start="1106" data-end=" 1143">Kickoff Ceremony &amp\; WIE Introduction</em>: Presentation of WIE\, its mission\, and benefits.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="1195" data-end="1 305">\n<p data-start="1197" data-end="1305"><em data-start="1197" data-end ="1217">Inspirational Talk</em>: &ldquo\;Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Engineering&rdquo\; by <strong data-start="1336" data-end="1387">potent ial speakers from WIE SAG Tunisia Section</strong> (onsite or virtual)..</ p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1307" data-end="1339"><strong data-start= "1307" data-end="1337">Day 2 &ndash\; Technical Workshop</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="1340" data-end="1497">\n<li data-start="1340" data-end="1434" >\n<p data-start="1342" data-end="1434"><em data-start="1342" data-end="13 61">Hands-on session:</em> &ldquo\;Introduction to Renewable Energy Applic ations&rdquo\; or &ldquo\;AI for Beginners.&rdquo\;</p>\n</li>\n<li data-s tart="1340" data-end="1434">Led by <strong data-start="1549" data-end="160 1">IEEE members or WIE SAG Tunisia Section speakers</strong> (to be confir med).</li>\n<li data-start="1435" data-end="1497">\n<p data-start="1437" d ata-end="1497">Resources: training materials\, certificates\, refreshments .</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1499" data-end="1535"><strong data-sta rt="1499" data-end="1533">Day 3 &ndash\; Non-Technical Workshop</strong></ p>\n<ul data-start="1536" data-end="1674">\n<li data-start="1536" data-end ="1674">\n<p data-start="1538" data-end="1674"><em data-start="1538" data- end="1593">Leadership &amp\; Communication Skills for Women Engineers</em> &ndash\; interactive activities to build teamwork\, confidence\, and pers onal branding.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="1536" data-end="1674">Workshop may include <strong data-start="1886" data-end="1937">guest facilitators f rom WIE SAG Tunisia Section</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1676" dat a-end="1704"><strong data-start="1676" data-end="1702">Day 4 &ndash\; Coff ee Talk R8</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="1705" data-end="1880">\n<li data- start="1705" data-end="1819">\n<p data-start="1707" data-end="1819">Virtua l panel with WIE leaders from IEEE Region 8 to share mentorship\, career a dvice\, and global perspectives.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="1820" data-en d="1880">\n<p data-start="1822" data-end="1880">Resources: online platform setup\, promotional materials.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1882" da ta-end="1951"><strong data-start="1882" data-end="1949">Day 5 &ndash\; Inn ovation Competition: &ldquo\;Engineering for Everyday Life&rdquo\;</strong ></p>\n<ul data-start="1952" data-end="2199">\n<li data-start="1952" data- end="2108">\n<p data-start="1954" data-end="2108">Student groups present s imple\, creative solutions to everyday challenges (e.g.\, smart recycling bins\, solar-powered lamps\, or mobile apps for students).</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2109" data-end="2145">\n<p data-start="2111" data-end="2145"> Winners receive symbolic prizes.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2146" data-en d="2199">\n<p data-start="2148" data-end="2199">Resources: prizes\, logist ics\, printing materials.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="2201" data-end ="2239"><strong data-start="2201" data-end="2237">Day 6 &ndash\; Entrepren eurship Session</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="2240" data-end="2375">\n<li data-start="2240" data-end="2318">\n<p data-start="2242" data-end="2318">< em data-start="2242" data-end="2253">Workshop:</em> &ldquo\;From Ideas to Startups&rdquo\; with a focus on women-led innovation.</p>\n</li>\n<li dat a-start="2240" data-end="2318">Potential speakers from <strong data-start= "2615" data-end="2665">WIE SAG Tunisia Section or local entrepreneurs</str ong></li>\n<li data-start="2319" data-end="2375">\n<p data-start="2321" da ta-end="2375">Resources: invited speaker\, logistics\, certificates.</p>\n </li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="2377" data-end="2429"><strong data-start="237 7" data-end="2427">Day 7 &ndash\; Act with Children (Community Outreach)</ strong></p>\n<ul data-start="2430" data-end="2629">\n<li data-start="2430" data-end="2572">\n<p data-start="2432" data-end="2572">Fun STEM experimen ts\, storytelling\, and interactive sessions with children in a local scho ol/community center to inspire future engineers.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-star t="2573" data-end="2629">\n<p data-start="2575" data-end="2629">Resources: science kits\, stationery\, transportation.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr data-s tart="2631" data-end="2634">\n<h3 data-start="2636" data-end="2661"><stron g data-start="2640" data-end="2659">Expected Impact</strong></h3>\n<ul dat a-start="2662" data-end="3064">\n<li data-start="2662" data-end="2741">\n< p data-start="2664" data-end="2741"><strong data-start="2664" data-end="26 80">Empowerment:</strong> Build leadership and technical skills for women engineers.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2742" data-end="2818">\n<p data-sta rt="2744" data-end="2818"><strong data-start="2744" data-end="2759">Networ king:</strong> Strengthen collaboration with WIE leaders from Region 8.</p >\n</li>\n<li data-start="2819" data-end="2894">\n<p data-start="2821" dat a-end="2894"><strong data-start="2821" data-end="2836">Innovation:</strong > Encourage creativity and teamwork through competitions.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2895" data-end="2957">\n<p data-start="2897" data-end="2957">< strong data-start="2897" data-end="2913">Inspiration:</strong> Motivate ch ildren to pursue STEM careers.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2958" data-end= "3064">\n<p data-start="2960" data-end="3064"><strong data-start="2960" da ta-end="2975">Visibility:</strong> Establish the newly reactivated WIE ENI M Affinity Group as a strong\, active community.</p>\n</li>\n</ul><br /><b r />Agenda: <br /><h3 data-start="1017" data-end="1066"><strong data-start ="1021" data-end="1064">Program Overview &ndash\; EmpowerHER Week 2025</st rong></h3>\n<p data-start="1068" data-end="1103"><strong data-start="1068" data-end="1101">Day 1 &ndash\; Opening &amp\; Inspiration</strong></p>\n< ul data-start="1104" data-end="1305">\n<li data-start="1104" data-end="119 4">\n<p data-start="1106" data-end="1194"><em data-start="1106" data-end=" 1143">Kickoff Ceremony &amp\; WIE Introduction</em>: Presentation of WIE\, its mission\, and benefits.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="1195" data-end="1 305">\n<p data-start="1197" data-end="1305"><em data-start="1197" data-end ="1217">Inspirational Talk</em>: &ldquo\;Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Engineering&rdquo\; (guest speaker onsite or virtual).</p>\n</li>\n</ul >\n<p data-start="1307" data-end="1339"><strong data-start="1307" data-end ="1337">Day 2 &ndash\; Technical Workshop</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="13 40" data-end="1497">\n<li data-start="1340" data-end="1434">\n<p data-star t="1342" data-end="1434"><em data-start="1342" data-end="1361">Hands-on se ssion:</em> &ldquo\;Introduction to Renewable Energy Applications&rdquo\; or &ldquo\;AI for Beginners.&rdquo\;</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="1435" dat a-end="1497">\n<p data-start="1437" data-end="1497">Resources: training ma terials\, certificates\, refreshments.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1 499" data-end="1535"><strong data-start="1499" data-end="1533">Day 3 &ndas h\; Non-Technical Workshop</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="1536" data-end="1 674">\n<li data-start="1536" data-end="1674">\n<p data-start="1538" data-e nd="1674"><em data-start="1538" data-end="1593">Leadership &amp\; Communic ation Skills for Women Engineers</em> &ndash\; interactive activities to b uild teamwork\, confidence\, and personal branding.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1676" data-end="1704"><strong data-start="1676" data-end="1702 ">Day 4 &ndash\; Coffee Talk R8</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="1705" data-e nd="1880">\n<li data-start="1705" data-end="1819">\n<p data-start="1707" d ata-end="1819">Virtual panel with WIE leaders from IEEE Region 8 to share mentorship\, career advice\, and global perspectives.</p>\n</li>\n<li data -start="1820" data-end="1880">\n<p data-start="1822" data-end="1880">Resou rces: online platform setup\, promotional materials.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="1882" data-end="1951"><strong data-start="1882" data-end="194 9">Day 5 &ndash\; Innovation Competition: &ldquo\;Engineering for Everyday Life&rdquo\;</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="1952" data-end="2199">\n<li da ta-start="1952" data-end="2108">\n<p data-start="1954" data-end="2108">Stu dent groups present simple\, creative solutions to everyday challenges (e. g.\, smart recycling bins\, solar-powered lamps\, or mobile apps for stude nts).</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2109" data-end="2145">\n<p data-start="2 111" data-end="2145">Winners receive symbolic prizes.</p>\n</li>\n<li data -start="2146" data-end="2199">\n<p data-start="2148" data-end="2199">Resou rces: prizes\, logistics\, printing materials.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data- start="2201" data-end="2239"><strong data-start="2201" data-end="2237">Day 6 &ndash\; Entrepreneurship Session</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="2240" d ata-end="2375">\n<li data-start="2240" data-end="2318">\n<p data-start="22 42" data-end="2318"><em data-start="2242" data-end="2253">Workshop:</em> & ldquo\;From Ideas to Startups&rdquo\; with a focus on women-led innovation .</p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="2319" data-end="2375">\n<p data-start="2321" data-end="2375">Resources: invited speaker\, logistics\, certificates.</p >\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p data-start="2377" data-end="2429"><strong data-start=" 2377" data-end="2427">Day 7 &ndash\; Act with Children (Community Outreach )</strong></p>\n<ul data-start="2430" data-end="2629">\n<li data-start="24 30" data-end="2572">\n<p data-start="2432" data-end="2572">Fun STEM experi ments\, storytelling\, and interactive sessions with children in a local s chool/community center to inspire future engineers.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-s tart="2573" data-end="2629">\n<p data-start="2575" data-end="2629">Resourc es: science kits\, stationery\, transportation.</p>\n</li>\n</ul> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR