IEEE–ALU Meet & Greet: Research, Innovation & Student Opportunities
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IEEE Rwanda and African Leadership University (ALU) will host an interactive session focused on strengthening research culture and expanding student engagement in research. The session will explore how IEEE can support ALU students through research participation, scholarly publications, conference participation, project showcases, technical communities, and collaboration with faculty. Participants will also discuss opportunities to establish an IEEE Student Branch and relevant Society student chapters at ALU, creating a sustainable platform for student leadership, professional development, and research impact.
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- Kigali Innovation City, Bumbogo
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Rwanda
- Building: African Leadership University
- Room Number: Kenya-Burundi
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE ComSoc, MTT-S, AP-S, IES, AESS, GRSS, IAS, CASS, Smart Cities, Young Professionals, Women in Engineering, SIGHT, and IEEE Rwanda Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group
- Starts 06 August 2026 10:00 PM UTC
- Ends 09 October 2026 10:30 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
| TIME | PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:20 AM | Arrival, registration and networking |
| 9:20–9:30 AM | Welcome remarks from ALU and IEEE Rwanda |
| 9:30–9:50 AM | What Is IEEE? A global community for technology, research and professional growth |
| 9:50–10:25 AM | Meet the IEEE Societies and Communities |
| 10:25–10:40 AM | Networking break |
| 10:40–11:10 AM | Building a Strong Research Culture at ALU |
| 11:10–11:40 AM | From Student Research to Publications and Conferences |
| 11:40 AM–12:05 PM | From Projects to Entrepreneurship and Real-World Impact |
| 12:05–12:25 PM | IEEE Membership and Student Opportunities |
| 12:25–12:40 PM | Building IEEE at ALU Introducing the Student Branch opportunity |
| 12:40–12:55 PM | Interactive Q&A and next steps |
| 12:55–1:00 PM | Group photo and closing |