The IEEE AfroTech Intelligence Congress (ATIC) 2.0 is part of the IEEE Computer Society AI Caravan (Region 8 edition), promoting practical AI, cybersecurity and digital resilience across Africa — bridging the gap between theory and real-world practice.
IEEE CS IIT SBC (SBC10106A), founded in 2024, empowers students through workshops, bootcamps, hackathons and technical events in AI, software engineering, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Its flagship initiatives include CodeCore, a nationwide competitive programming hackathon, CrackCode, and ATIC.
IEEE WIE IIT SAG (SBA10106), established in 2020, revived its activity in 2024 with Pink October, public speaking and stress management workshops. In 2025 it focused on pre-university outreach and hosted its first IEEE Distinguished Speaker, Mrs. Leslie P. Martinich.
Founded in February 2018 at IIT Sfax, the Student Branch connects students with IEEE's global network through workshops, technical talks and career events. Active chapters include CS, RAS, IAS and SMC, alongside the WIE affinity group.
Established on December 31, 2016 within IEEE Region 8, the Tunisia Section promotes educational, technical, networking and humanitarian technology initiatives, and supports chapters, special interest groups, student activities and scholarships.
Founded in 2012, IIT is a centre of academic excellence built on an innovative, North-American-inspired teaching model and a wide network of national and international partners, preparing students for tomorrow's technological and societal challenges.
The first AfroTech Intelligence Congress, organized by the IEEE Computer Society IIT Student Branch Chapter, IEEE WIE IIT Student Affinity Group and IEEE IIT Student Branch, launched a platform dedicated to emerging technologies, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Held at Hotel El Ksar Resort & Thalasso in Sousse, it brought together more than 120 participants and 30 distinguished guests around Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing — with technical workshops, keynotes, round tables, nano mentoring and two certifications.
A highlight was the official announcement of the IEEE Computer Society AI Caravan in Tunisia, with Dr. Islam Tharwat Abdel Halim, IEEE CS Region 8 Coordinator and lead of the AI Caravan initiative.
