IEEE Day 2025 – IEEE KAU Student Branch

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IEEE Day 2025 – IEEE KAU SB

King Abdulaziz University IEEE Student Branch proudly celebrates IEEE Day 2025 on Tuesday, October 21th. 
The event aims to highlight the role of IEEE in academic and professional development, showcase the branch’s achievements and future plans, and introduce IEEE Technical Societies such as APS/MTT and PES. 

The agenda features talks by distinguished faculty members on the global importance of IEEE, membership benefits, and professional growth opportunities, followed by an open discussion and Q&A session. We invite all students and faculty to join us, engage, and explore the opportunities IEEE provides.


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  • King Abdulaziz University, College of Engineering
  • JEDDAH, Makkah
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Building: 40
  • Room Number: 100
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  • For inquiries and more information:

    IEEE KAU Student Branch

    Email: ieeekau1@gmail.com

    X (Twitter): @ieee_kau

    Instagram: @ieee_kau

     

    Registration Form:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKh2dpBbzI0KOCRrWaismWIa_VtOOISX-9PEZSBjcXO_76Ow/viewform?usp=header

  • Starts 04 October 2025 09:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 06 October 2025 09:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Dr. Fahd Hariri of King Abdulaziz University

Topic:

Opening Remarks and IEEE KAU Student Branch Vision

Dr. Fahad Hariri, the official advisor of the IEEE KAU Student Branch, will open the event with welcoming remarks and present the branch’s new strategic vision for the upcoming academic year, highlighting future plans, goals, and student engagement opportunities.

 

Biography:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahd-hariri-47510456/

Dr. Sami Al-Ghamdi of King Abdulaziz University

Topic:

IEEE’s Global Role in Advancing Engineering Education

Dr. Sami Al-Ghamdi, Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will discuss IEEE’s global impact on academia and how students can leverage IEEE’s resources, conferences, and communities to enhance their engineering education and professional growth.

 

Biography:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samisalghamdi/


Dr. Mohammad Ajour of King Abdulaziz University

Topic:

How IEEE Membership Empowers Students and Professionals

Dr. Mohammad Ajour will explore how IEEE membership provides students with valuable networking, professional development, and learning opportunities. He will share practical insights into how IEEE helps bridge the gap between theoretical study and real-world engineering practice.

Lutfi

Topic:

AP - MTT Societies

Dr. Lutfi Al-Athar is a distinguished professor at King Abdulaziz University and the founder of the IEEE KAU Student Branch. He also played a key role in establishing the IEEE AP/MTT-S Joint Chapter at KAU. Known for his academic excellence and inspiring leadership, Dr. Lutfi continues to empower students in advancing research and innovation in antennas, microwave engineering, and related fields.


Abdulrahman

Topic:

welcome

Abdulrahman Al-Zahrani is a passionate Electronics and Communications Engineering student at King Abdulaziz University and the Chair of the IEEE KAU Student Branch.
He is deeply committed to advancing innovation, leadership, and technical excellence among students, driving the branch to create impactful initiatives that connect academia with real-world engineering and inspire the next generation of IEEE leaders.

Omar

Topic:

PES

Omar Bukhari is an enthusiastic and dedicated electrical engineering student with a strong passion for power and energy systems. He currently serves as the President of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Student Chapter at King Abdulaziz University.
Through his leadership, Omar strives to promote awareness of sustainable energy technologies and empower students to explore innovation in the power and renewable energy fields.





Agenda

IEEE Day 2025 – KAU SB Agenda

  • Opening & Welcome – Abdulrahman (Chair, IEEE KAU SB) (5–10 min)
    Introduction, overview of IEEE Day, and event objectives.

  • Speech by Dr. Fahd Hariri (Advisor, IEEE KAU SB) (5–15 min)
    Launch of IEEE KAU SB activities, semester plan, specialized courses, and new initiatives.

  • Speech by Dr. Sami Al-Ghamdi (Head of Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept.) (5–15 min)
    IEEE globally: academic value, membership benefits, IEEE Xplore, IEEE Xtreme, and research collaborations (e.g., KAUST).

  • Speech by Dr. Mohammed Ajjour (Faculty Member, ECE Dept.) (5–15 min)
    Professional importance of IEEE: career opportunities, industry connections, and alumni success stories.

  • Technical Societies Session (5–15 min each)

    • Dr. Lutfi Al-Athar – APS/MTT

    • Eng.Omar – PES
      Introduction to IEEE Technical Societies and benefits for students.

  • Closing Session – Abdulrahman (Chair, IEEE KAU SB) (5–10 min)
    Short video/story of a successful IEEE student, open Q&A, thank you message, and invitation to join IEEE.


Organized by IEEE KAU Student Branch  
King Abdulaziz University – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia