Impact Together 2025: Humanitarian Tech Workshop — Get to Know IEEE SIGHT

Impact Together 2025 is an interactive workshop introducing IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) and the newly formed VIC SIGHT - Australia’s first SIGHT group. Learn how SIGHT empowers engineers and innovators to design high-impact, community-focused technology projects, build strong partnerships, and transform ideas into real-world action. Hear directly from SIGHT leaders at both the Section and Region levels. Perfect for anyone interested to apply technical skills to create meaningful social change, working closely and in genuine partnership with local communities or simply curious to learn what’s happening in this space.

Program Outline:
🕓 4:00 – 4:20 PM: Welcome & Introduction to IEEE SIGHT / VIC-SIGHT
🕓 4:20 – 4:25 PM: Remarks from IEEE Section Vice-Chair & Upcoming Chair
🕓 4:25 – 4:40 PM: R10 SIGHT Overview
🕓 4:40 – 5:00 PM: Specialised SIGHT Activities & Sustainability Initiatives
🕔 5:00 – 5:15 PM: Tech4Good Grant Presentation
🕔 5:15 – 5:20 PM: Closing Remarks
🕠 5:20 – 6:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments

Target Audience: IEEE student members, young professionals, humanitarian technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in leveraging technology for social good.

Host: This workshop is organised by the IEEE SIGHT Group, Victorian Section, in collaboration with the IEEE Computer Society, Victorian Section.

Join us and be part of a growing movement to use technology as a force for positive community change.

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