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
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.
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.
15Apr 2026
Webinar
Introduction to IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS)
16:00–17:00Online (Zoom)Organised by IEEE CMU-Africa IAS/PELS/PES Joint Student Branch Chapter
IEEE IAS Ambassador Akabway Rurangwa introduced the Industry Applications Society and how it links engineering theory to real-world practice. Students and young professionals learned about the benefits of IAS membership, its global network, and opportunities to get involved locally.