SMC Day 1.0
The Matrix of Cybernetics: Decode • Control • Create
SMC Day 1.0 was a landmark event organized by the IEEE SMC Student Branch Chapters of the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax (FSS), the National Engineering School of Sfax (ENIS), the Higher Institute of Computer Science and Multimedia of Sfax (ISIMS) , and International Institute of Technology (IIT). The event took place on October 30, 2025, bringing together students, innovators, and technology enthusiasts for a full day dedicated to exploring the world of cybernetics, system thinking, and intelligent problem-solving.
This first edition embraced a unique immersive theme — The Matrix of Cybernetics — inviting participants to “decode, control, and create” through hands-on workshops, debates, and creative challenges. Inspired by the symbolic Matrix universe, the event blended science, imagination, and education to introduce cybernetics in a captivating and accessible way.
Through interactive sessions, real-world discussions, and collaborative activities, SMC Day 1.0 succeeded in opening students’ eyes to a field that shapes our world yet often remains invisible.
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- Starts 22 November 2025 12:00 AM UTC
- Ends 30 November 2025 12:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony
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Welcome speech
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Introduction to IEEE SMC
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Matrix-inspired thematic presentation
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Symbolic “Red Pill or Blue Pill” entry moment
09:30 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion
Theme: Cybernetics in a Hyperconnected World
Key questions:
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How can cybernetics enhance human capabilities?
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What risks and challenges arise from interconnected systems?
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Where should ethical boundaries be drawn?
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 | Parallel Sessions
🔹 Workshop 1 — “What is Cybernetics?”
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Control systems & feedback
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Real-world analogies (brain, robots, ecosystems)
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Foundations of system thinking
🔹 Round Tables (Simultaneous)
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Human–Cybernetic Interaction in XR (VR/AR)
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3D Printing in Medicine
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Robotics in Everyday Life
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Designer Babies: Cybernetics & Genetic Control
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AI and the Future of Work: Threat or Partnership?
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break and small business booth
14:00 – 16:00 | Parallel Activities
🔸 Challenge Pitching
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Theme announced 2 days prior
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Limited-time ideation
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Final pitching during SMC Day
🔸 Game — “Take the Pill”
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Each team chooses a colored pill → problem assigned
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Solved problems unlock hints
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All hints lead to the final challenge
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Goal: Escape the Matrix
16:00 – 16:30 | Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:00 | Closing & Awards
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Rewards for top teams (workshops, games, challenge)
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Closing remarks
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Group photo with Matrix-themed visuals