05 Apr 2025

Event date:

Time: 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Locatisation: ENSIT

Attendees: 100

Humanovators is an initiative organized by IEEE SIGHT Group ENSIT in collaboration with IEEE ENSIT Student Branch . In its first edition, taking place on the 5th of April at ENSIT (Higher National Engineering School of Tunis), it centered around the theme of Water, emphasizing its vital role in both sustainable development and humanitarian innovation.
This event brought together students from various backgrounds to explore water-related challenges and co-create impactful, technology driven solutions that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs 6 and 14: Clean Water and Sanitation and Life Below Water. Humanovators brought together a rich tapestry of innovation, impact, and collaboration with NGOs and external bodies. The event featured hands-on workshops like marine waste detection with deep learning, satellite remote sensing for water management, disaster management with the Tunisian Red Crescent, and an Innovation Camp led by Injaz Tunisia. Participants also engaged in a lively panel discussion on tech-driven water solutions, a round table exploring entrepreneurial opportunities in water management, and a powerful HTB session with IEEE?s Adil Usman on humanitarian technologies. The event culminated in the Ideathon Pitching, where bold ideas met expert feedback; all aimed at reshaping the future of water through technology, community, and purpose.
Humanovators effectively connected innovation, sustainability, and social impact by providing a platform for students to address urgent water challenges through practical solutions. The event promoted collaboration, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship, empowering participants to leverage technology and humanitarian values for global good.