IEEE Tunisian Robotics & Automation Society Students & Young Professionals Congress 2.0
The Second IEEE Tunisian RAS Student and Young Professional Congress (TRSYP 2.0) was held on November 8–9, 2025, in Tunisia, establishing itself as one of the region’s leading events dedicated to technological innovation and robotics. Organized by the IEEE ENET’Com Student Branch in collaboration with the IEEE RAS ENET’Com Student Branch Chapter and the IEEE RAS Tunisia Chapter, the Congress brought together engineering students, young professionals, industry experts, and international speakers. Through its rich technical program and vibrant social activities, the event fostered innovation, collaboration, and strengthened engagement within the RAS community.
This year's theme, “Embodied AI”, emphasized the integration of Artificial Intelligence into real-world robotic applications, exploring AI-driven solutions across various sectors and highlighting both the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of robotics and automation.
A major highlight of this editions’ program was the International Robotics Competition, a new concept introduced within our Section. International and local teams built robots entirely from scratch and competed in missions inspired by childhood games under the theme YOUNG: Your Own Unlived Nifty Games. All teams demonstrated impressive engineering skills and competitive spirit. The winning team was BRIS from the University of Limerick Student Branch (UK & Ireland Section) with their robot ROBOI-S.
Alongside this, a Technical Challenge themed “AutoEmbodAI” invited participants to design a small autonomous vehicle simulating Level 3+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Teams developed innovative mobility solutions and functional prototypes, creating a strong competitive environment. The top three winning teams of this challenge were IEEE ENIT SB, IEEE Enicarthage SB & IEEE ENIG SB.
The Congress also featured a wide range of technical workshops and round table sessions offering hands-on learning experiences that guided participants through robotics-related development processes and provided real-world application insights. Leaders from IEEE Region 8 and IEEE Tunisia Section delivered presentations showcasing IEEE opportunities, tools, and programs to help participants maximize their membership benefits.
A distinguished keynote session was presented by Mr. Eiichi Yoshida, a Distinguished Lecturer from the IEEE RAS Distinguished Lecture Program. His talk, Making Humanoids Smarter by Learning from Humans – A Unified Approach for Contact-Rich Behaviors.The keynote attracted a wide and engaged audience, making it one of the most inspiring highlights of the Congress.
Beyond the technical program, the event offered social activities that helped participants connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships in a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.
A Non-Technical Challenge also invited IEEE Student Branches to propose and design future editions of the Congress, enabling teams to demonstrate leadership, creativity, and strategic planning skills through innovative concepts and event-development strategies.
Overall, IEEE Tunisian RAS SYP 2.0 fostered technical innovation, personal growth, and stronger engagement within the IEEE RAS community.
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Day 1: Tunisian RAS SYP 2.0 Kick-Off
10:00 - 13:30: Check-in & Welcome Pack Distribution
13:30 - 15:00: Opening Ceremony & Partners' Words
15:45 - 20:00: Kick-off of the competition
17:30 - 19:30: Non-Tech challenge Live Pitches
19:00 - 21:00: Dinner
21:00-00:00: Networking Opportunities & Second Part OF The Competition
Day 2: Final Day Program & Closing Ceremony
07:00 - 09:00: Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00: Round Tables, Workshops & Technical Challenge Presentations
The round table discussions covered the following topics:
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AI Empowering Electric Vehicle Charging-Station Infrastructure – Mr. Ala Chalgahf
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Inside the Drone: How It’s Built, How It Thinks, How It Flies – Mr. Wyssem Neila
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Research Paper Writing – Mr. Mohamed Amine Ben Helal
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) Meets IoT Devices – Mr. Mohamed Amin Bouaziz
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Retaining Membership: Maintaining Renewal for Student Members – Mr. Mohamed Rebai
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The Power Trio: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Marketing with IEEE – Mrs. Hadil Drissi
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The Intersection of IoT and AI in Robotics and Automation – Mrs. Jinene Ben Said
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Bringing Intelligence to the Edge: AI, LLMs & Embedded Systems – Mr. Omar Marzouk
The Sessions covered the following topics:
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Student to YP Transition – IEEE Tunisia YP Affinity Group
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RAS Leaders Meet – Mr. Yassine Anniba
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Technical Session – Asteel Flash Company
10:15 - 11:15: Distinguished Lecturer Keynote: Making Humanoids Smarter by Learning
11:30 - 14:00: Lunch + Check-out
14:00: Closing Ceremony