Events
Talks, workshops, panels and visits. Registration for most events is through IEEE vTools.
Upcoming events
6Nov 2026
Panel Discussion
Charging Ahead: Making Sense of Rwanda's EV Battery Interoperability Mandate
16:00–17:30Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, KigaliOrganised by IEEE Rwanda Young Professionals, with the PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter and SIGHT Group
In June 2026, Rwanda became the first African country to require battery-swapping interoperability. Panellists from government, e-mobility, charging infrastructure and finance discuss what it means in practice and how investment can support the transition, followed by Q&A and networking. Open to students, engineers and professionals.
Past events
28Aug 2026
Forum
Women in STEM Leadership and Career Development Forum
Carnegie Mellon University Africa, KigaliOrganised by IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group at CMU-Africa, funded by IEEE Young Professionals
Students, engineers, researchers and young professionals met women who have walked the paths they are navigating, for honest conversations about careers, leadership, mentorship and setbacks. A panel with Uwase Vestine, Dr Victoire (Vicky) Ghafi Kondi-Akara and Furaha Benedict, a Women in Engineering awareness session led by Kayesu Ritah, and an IEEE session led by Rhoda Ojetola, Chair of IEEE WIE at CMU-Africa.
8Aug 2026
Meet & Greet
IEEE ComSoc Rwanda & Partner IEEE Societies Meet & Greet at ALU
13:00–16:00African Leadership University, Kigali Innovation City, BumbogoOrganised by IEEE ComSoc Rwanda Chapter, in collaboration with IEEE Rwanda Young Professionals
African Leadership University students met IEEE volunteers to learn about IEEE opportunities and the steps toward an IEEE Student Branch and a Communications Society student chapter at ALU. The YP Chair presented "IEEE at a Glance", and sessions covered membership, student leadership, technical communities and how to form and sustain new IEEE units.
24Jul 2026
Industrial Visit
Industrial Visit: Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda
Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda, KigaliOrganised by IEEE IES Rwanda Chapter, in collaboration with IEEE Rwanda Young Professionals
Students from the University of Rwanda, African Leadership University and Carnegie Mellon University Africa toured Volkswagen's Kigali assembly plant. They learned how vehicles are assembled, the different parts of a car, and the range of careers at Volkswagen, from engineering to marketing and sales, and how each role fits together until a car rolls off the line.
17Jul 2026
Community
IEEE Rwanda Subsection Launch & Societies Engagement Forum
Digital Transformation Center Rwanda, KigaliOrganised by IEEE Rwanda Subsection
The official launch of the IEEE Rwanda Subsection, bringing together engineers, students, industry and government for the launch ceremony, society workshops and student leadership sessions.
22May 2026
Industry Workshop
Rwanda Simulation Synergy
09:00Carnegie Mellon University Africa, KigaliOrganised by IEEE CMU-Africa IAS/PELS/PES Joint Student Branch Chapter
An industry networking workshop on numerical simulation and smart electrical systems, held with Ansys and the IEEE Industry Applications Society. 43 participants from 12 nationalities explored how digital modelling and smart technologies solve real engineering problems, through technical talks, a panel, a student showcase and a live Ansys Discovery demo. For many it was their first time using professional simulation software, and 12 joined IEEE IAS as student members.
5May 2026
Webinar
IEEE Young Professionals: Benefits and Opportunities
18:30–19:30Online (Zoom)Organised by IEEE Rwanda Young Professionals, with IEEE Region 8
Dr Mohamed Saeed Darweesh, Chair of the IEEE Region 8 YP Committee, and Moataz Alaa shared how early-career engineers can get involved in IEEE YP, from networking and volunteering to funding programmes and Region 8 initiatives.
29Apr 2026
STEP Workshop
Tartan Synergy: Securing the Grid
14:00–17:00Muhazi Conference Hall, University of RwandaOrganised by IEEE CMU-Africa and IEEE University of Rwanda Student Branches, with IEEE Young Professionals
A workshop on cybersecurity for energy infrastructure in Rwanda and the region. It opened with a keynote by Musabyimana Josee on grid cybersecurity, followed by a panel with Muyombano Happy Axel, Chisom Ogbogu and Jamiu Dahunsi, moderated by Mariamawit Arega. Kipngeno Koech closed with IEEE opportunities for students and the vision of the new IEEE Rwanda Subsection.