IEEE Day UPB Montería

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IEEE Day UPB Montería 2026

IEEE Day UPB Montería 2026 was organized by the IEEE Student Branch at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), Montería, Córdoba, Colombia, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event promoted teamwork, technical learning, student engagement, and community integration through competitive gaming, professional knowledge sharing, and IEEE community activities.

Event Activities

  • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: League of Legends Tournament – Group Stage and Semifinals. The second edition of the tournament featured six teams of five players each, for a total of 30 participants. The competition included a group stage followed by knockout rounds.

  • 9:25–9:55 a.m.: Technical Talk. Electronic Engineer Jaider Hoyos, a UPB alumnus, shared his professional experience, discussed career opportunities in engineering and the Internet of Things (IoT), and provided advice on professional development.

  • 1:00–1:30 p.m.: IEEE Student Branch Elections. The student branch held its elections, and Valery Agressot was elected President of the IEEE Student Branch.

  • 1:30–2:00 p.m.: IEEE Day Celebration. Participants celebrated IEEE Day through community activities, a group photo, and cake sharing.

  • 2:00–2:50 p.m.: League of Legends Grand Final. The finalists competed for the championship, with live commentary and streaming. Champeta Boys won the tournament.

  • 2:50–3:20 p.m.: Closing Ceremony. The event concluded with acknowledgments, recognition of the participants, and the presentation of awards.

Audience and Participation

The event brought together IEEE Student Branch members, UPB students, faculty members, administrative staff, and external participants. The tournament included six complete teams, with approximately 35 spectators.

Location

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB), Montería, Córdoba, Colombia. Tournament matches took place in classrooms 314 and 317, while the library study room was used for spectators and complementary activities.

IEEE Day UPB Montería 2026 successfully combined technical knowledge sharing, friendly competition, leadership development, and community engagement, strengthening the participation of students and the university community in IEEE activities.

https://www.youtube.com/live/_CVKPxm7rTQ?si=4CTiNLvH5TFOUiIQ


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  • Cra. 6 # 97A - 99
  • Montería, Departamento de Córdoba
  • Colombia
  • Contact Event Host

  • Laura María Bermúdez - Laura.bermudezg@upb.edu.co - Presidenta de la Rama Estudiantil del IEEE

  • Co-sponsored by Bienestar Universitario - Biblioteca UPB Montería

  Speakers

Jaider Hoyos of universidad pontificia bolivariana

Topic:

Ingeniería IoT

El ponente compartió su experiencia profesional como ingeniero electrónico, habló sobre su trayectoria laboral y su trabajo en el campo del Internet de las Cosas (IoT), y ofreció consejos prácticos a los estudiantes sobre desarrollo profesional, adquisición de habilidades y oportunidades laborales en ingeniería. La sesión animó a los estudiantes a aprender de experiencias reales y a prepararse para sus futuras carreras.

Biography:

 

Jaider Hoyos es ingeniero electrónico y egresado de la UPB, con amplia experiencia profesional en el campo de la ingeniería, particularmente en el área del Internet de las Cosas (IoT). Durante sus estudios universitarios, participó activamente en actividades del IEEE y formó parte de un grupo de investigación, lo que consolidó su interés en la innovación tecnológica, la investigación y el desarrollo de la ingeniería.

A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, ha adquirido una valiosa experiencia aplicando conocimientos de ingeniería a desafíos del mundo real. Su formación académica y profesional le permite compartir con los estudiantes perspectivas prácticas sobre el desarrollo profesional, las tecnologías emergentes, las oportunidades de investigación y la importancia del aprendizaje continuo en ingeniería.

Address:monteria, Departamento de Córdoba, Colombia, 230003




Agenda

IEEE Day UPB Montería 2026 – Agenda

8:00–9:25 a.m. | League of Legends Tournament – Group Stage
Opening of the second edition of the university tournament, featuring six teams competing in two groups.

9:25–9:55 a.m. | Technical Talk
Talk by Eng. Jaider Hoyos, Electronic Engineer and UPB alumnus.

9:55 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Tournament Continuation
Completion of the group stage, standings, and knockout rounds.

1:00–1:30 p.m. | IEEE Student Branch Elections
Election activities for the IEEE UPB Montería Student Branch.

1:30–2:00 p.m. | IEEE Day Celebration
Group photo and cake sharing with Student Branch members.

2:00–3:00 p.m. | Tournament Grand Final and Closing
Final match with live commentary and streaming, followed by the tournament closing and awards ceremony.