From September 17 to 22, 2024, the much-anticipated The Tunisian Engineering Congress Week 1.0 - TEC Week 1.0 - brought together a diverse group of innovators, students, and industry professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in aerospace, energy, and electronics. The TEC WEEK 1.0 event is the fruit of collaboration between the four Student Branch Chapters SSCS, PES, AESS, and CASS of the IEEE National Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS). This week-long event was a unique blend of technical workshops, hands-on challenges, and engaging discussions aimed at pushing the boundaries of current space-based technologies.

TEC WEEK 1.0 hosted over 120 participants from across Tunisia, ranging from undergraduate students to seasoned professionals. The event featured three online sessions that kicked off the week, with experts sharing insights into space exploration, energy in space, and satellite communications. These sessions laid the foundation for the in-person hackathon and workshops that followed, providing the necessary context for participants to dive deeper into the challenges of space technology. The main event, which took place on September 21-22, was organized in Monastir at the Mouradi Skanes Hotel, Tunisia, where participants gathered for two full days of activities. The event’s highlight was a competitive hackathon focused on space debris management, an increasingly critical issue as more satellites and equipment crowd Earth’s orbits. Teams were tasked with developing innovative solutions to manage, reduce, or repurpose space debris in a way that supports long-term sustainability in space exploration.

TEC WEEK 1.0 was honored to feature high-quality speakers who are leaders in their respective fields. Ms. Rania Toukebri, a space technology expert from Airbus Defence and Space in Germany, led a session on the future of space innovation and space debris management techniques. Mr. Matthew Johnston, from the United States, delivered an inspiring CASS Distinguished Lecture on self-powered circuits and systems. Mr. Mohamed Ali Zormati, from Orange Digital Center, spoke about Orange ODC and the opportunities it provides for collaboration and innovation. Mr. Sedki Amor, an engineer from IMEC, guided participants through the latest innovations in space electronics, from CMOS blocks to advanced ASICs. These sessions provided valuable insights and knowledge that helped teams refine their hackathon projects.