AI for Humanitarian Innovation Workshop and Community Challenge

The IEEE SIGHT Uganda Group, in collaboration with the IEEE Uganda Section Humanitarian Student Ambassadors 2026, IEEE SIGHT Student Branch Affinity Groups and IEEE Kyambogo University Student Branch, are organizing a two half-day workshop focused on the application of Generative AI and emerging technologies to address humanitarian and sustainable development challenges in Uganda. Scheduled for November, the workshop is expected to attract up to 30 participants, primarily students, innovators, and technology enthusiasts.

The hybrid event will feature the following activities:

Day 1: 14 November (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EAT)

• Welcoming Remarks, delivered by Abdul Rashid Kizito, Chair of the IEEE SIGHT Kyambogo Student Branch Affinity Group.
• Keynote Address: "Be Job Creators, Not Job Seekers Through Innovation" by Nobert Mpumuriza, Founder and Executive Director of MysticBridge IT Consultancy Limited.
• Community Innovation Challenge, where selected participants will showcase AI-driven solutions designed to improve livelihoods and address community challenges. The presentations will be evaluated by the Guest Speaker, together with available university staff and IEEE professionals if any.

Day 2: 15 November (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EAT)

• Online Training: "Generative AI Tools for Solving Community Challenges" presented by Mohammed Ayan, IEEE Volunteer and AI Engineer from India. The session will introduce practical Generative AI tools and demonstrate how they can be leveraged to develop innovative solutions for real-world community problems.

The workshop aims to inspire participants to apply AI and technology for social impact while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian problem-solving.