The RoboInnovate Initiative
IEEE WIE Day 2026: RoboInnovate – Empowering Young Innovators Through IoT Education
RoboInnovate is an IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Day initiative organized in partnership with IEEE SIGHT Multimedia University of Kenya. The program aims to introduce learners at Kibera Primary School to the exciting world of the Internet of Things (IoT) through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning activities. The training sessions will be facilitated by experts from Digikatech Africa and Mwamba STEM Labs, providing students with exposure to emerging technologies, innovation, and STEM career pathways. Through this outreach program, IEEE WIE seeks to inspire the next generation of engineers and technology leaders while promoting inclusive access to STEM education.
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- Kenya
- Kibera Primary School
- Nairobi, Nairobi
- Kenya 01000
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IEEE WIE Multimedia University of Kenya
Email: wiemmuk@gmail.com
- Co-sponsored by Digikatech Africa, Mwamba STEM Labs
- Starts 03 June 2026 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 24 June 2026 09:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Introduction to IoT and Facilitator
Speaker 1 – Digikatech Africa Facilitator
Description:
An interactive session introducing learners to IoT concepts, smart devices, sensors, and real-world applications of connected technologies. Participants will gain foundational knowledge through demonstrations and practical activities.
Address:Kenya
STEM Innovation and Hands-on Learning
Speaker 2 – Mwamba STEM Labs Facilitator
Description:
A practical workshop designed to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and innovation through STEM-based activities. Learners will explore how technology can be used to address everyday challenges.
Address:Kenya
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
An overview of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), STEM career opportunities, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology fields.
Technology and social Impact
A discussion on how engineering and technology can be leveraged to improve communities and address societal challenges through sustainable and innovative solutions.
Agenda
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
- Registration and Arrival of Participants
09:00 AM – 09:20 AM
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Remarks by IEEE WIE and IEEE SIGHT Representatives
- Introduction to RoboInnovate and IEEE
09:20 AM – 10:00 AM
- Session 1: Introduction to Engineering, Robotics, and IoT
- Understanding how technology solves real-world problems
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
- Health Break
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
- Session 2: Hands-on IoT Demonstration
- Sensors, microcontrollers, and simple smart systems
- Interactive demonstrations by trainers
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Session 3: Robotics Activities
- Robot demonstrations
- Student interaction with robotics kits
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM
- Lunch Break
01:30 PM – 02:45 PM
- Session 4: Build-and-Learn Challenge
- Students work in groups with trainers to create simple IoT/robotics projects
02:45 PM – 03:15 PM
- Project Presentations and Showcase
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM
- Career Inspiration Session
- Women in Engineering and Technology
- STEM opportunities for young learners
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM
- Certificate Presentation, Group Photo, and Closing Remarks
Organized by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Multimedia University of Kenya in partnership with IEEE SIGHT. Training support provided by Digikatech Africa and Mwamba STEM Labs. RoboInnovate aims to introduce learners at Kibera Primary School to IoT, STEM education, and innovation through hands-on learning experiences.