2026 Interdisciplinary Seasonal School
The East Africa Seasonal School aims to equip engineers and students with advanced skills in smart sensors, signal processing, IoT systems, photonics, and remote sensing—technologies that are transforming communication, agriculture, energy, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Through expert-led tutorials, hands-on laboratories, and mentorship from IEEE SPS, Sensors Council, GRSS, Photonics Society, IES, YP, and HTB, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical, data-driven problem-solving experience. By hosting the program in Kampala, the School will expand regional participation, strengthen academia–industry collaboration, and develop the next generation of innovators, effectively bridging the gap between global technological advances and local engineering capacity.
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- Busitema University
- Kampala , Uganda
- Uganda
- Building: Foculity of Engineering
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IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board
Website: https://ieeeht.org/
- Co-sponsored by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board
- Starts 26 July 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 25 August 2026 03:02 PM UTC
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- No Admission Charge
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2026 Interdisciplinary Seasonal School
Theme: “Signal Processing, Smart Sensors, IoT, Photonics, and Remote Sensing for Next-Generation Intelligent Systems”
Location: Kampala, Uganda | Duration: 3 Days
2026 Interdisciplinary Seasonal School on Signal Processing, Smart Sensors, IoT, Photonics & Remote Sensing for Humanitarian Development
DAY 1 – Foundations, Humanitarian Technologies & Technical Tutorials
| Time | Activity |
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| 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony• Welcome remarks• Introduction of sponsors and partners• Recognition of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) as the Principal Sponsor |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) Presentation• HTB mission and humanitarian technology initiatives• Funding opportunities• Volunteer engagement |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Keynote Address: Technology for Humanitarian Development through Signal Processing, Smart Sensors & IoT |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | IEEE Sensors Council Women in Sensors (WiSe) Session: Empowering Women in Sensors Research, Innovation and Leadership |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Tutorial: Smart Sensors & IoT Hardware for Humanitarian Applications |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Tutorial: Signal Processing for Environmental Monitoring and Community Development |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Tea Break |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion: Ethics, Diversity, Responsible Innovation & Technology for Sustainable Communities (Featuring HTB, Women in Sensors, and GRSS Young Professionals representatives) |
DAY 2 – Workshops, Innovation Challenge & Closing
| Time | Activity |
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| 08:30 – 09:00 | Day 1 Recap |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Hands-on Laboratory: IoT Systems Development, Environmental Sensing & Low-Cost Sensor Deployment |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Workshop: Machine Learning, Remote Sensing & Photonic Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | IEEE GRSS Young Professionals Session: Career Development, Research Opportunities, and Global Collaboration in Geoscience and Remote Sensing |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Humanitarian Innovation ChallengeStudent teams develop and present prototype solutions addressing real community challenges. HTB, Women in Sensors, and GRSS Young Professionals representatives participate as mentors and judges. |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Tea Break |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Career & Research Panel: Building Careers in Humanitarian Engineering, Sensors, Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks• Recognition of Innovation Challenge winners• Appreciation of HTB, Women in Sensors, GRSS Young Professionals, sponsors and partners• Group Photo & Networking |
Program Highlights
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IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB): Principal Sponsor with a dedicated presentation, exhibition, and participation in the Innovation Challenge.
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IEEE Sensors Council Women in Sensors (WiSe): Dedicated session highlighting leadership, mentorship, diversity, and opportunities for women in sensing technologies.
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IEEE GRSS Young Professionals (YP): Dedicated career and professional development session focusing on research, innovation, networking, and global collaboration.
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Innovation Challenge: Jointly mentored and judged by representatives from HTB, Women in Sensors, IEEE GRSS Young Professionals, academia, and industry.
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